Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Cut to “Hold” at Zacks Research

Zacks Research downgraded shares of Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Wednesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. B. Riley Financial reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Zumiez in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Zumiez in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Zumiez from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $18.00.

Zumiez Stock Performance

ZUMZ stock opened at $21.43 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $363.24 million, a P/E ratio of 24.92 and a beta of 0.87. Zumiez has a 1 year low of $11.31 and a 1 year high of $31.70. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $25.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $23.63.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The apparel and footwear maker reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $291.31 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $289.24 million. Zumiez had a return on equity of 4.01% and a net margin of 1.44%.Zumiez’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.78 EPS. Zumiez has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.770-0.870 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Zumiez will post -0.12 EPS for the current year.

Zumiez announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Wednesday, March 11th that authorizes the company to buyback $40.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the apparel and footwear maker to buy up to 10.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Zumiez news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 10,043 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.34, for a total transaction of $294,661.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 44,303 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,299,850.02. This trade represents a 18.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Travis Smith sold 9,175 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.36, for a total transaction of $260,203.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 22,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $650,975.44. The trade was a 28.56% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 26,537 shares of company stock worth $762,797. Insiders own 21.20% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Zumiez

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Zumiez in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Quarry LP bought a new position in Zumiez during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $54,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new position in Zumiez during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $71,000. Aquatic Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Zumiez in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $148,000. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of Zumiez in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $169,000. Institutional investors own 95.45% of the company’s stock.

Key Zumiez News

Here are the key news stories impacting Zumiez this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zumiez reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results: revenue and EPS beat, North American comps rose and gross margin improved ~200 bps, driven by holiday strength and margin expansion. GlobeNewswire: Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company set Q1 FY2026 guidance well above street estimates (EPS $0.77–$0.87 and higher revenue range), which is a material beat versus consensus and signals positive near-term operating leverage. MarketBeat: Q4 Release & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Board authorized a $40 million share repurchase program (up to ~10% of shares), which supports buyback-driven EPS accretion and signals management confidence in intrinsic value. TipRanks: Share Repurchase
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary highlights the company’s margin expansion and long-term opportunity; some investors view the pullback as a buying opportunity. Seeking Alpha: Pullback Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and detail disclosures are available for deeper read — useful for investors evaluating margin drivers and inventory/merchandising cadence. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded Zumiez from “strong-buy” to “hold,” which likely pressured sentiment and triggered selling from some momentum-driven holders. Zacks: Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Wider market weakness (futures down on geopolitical concerns) amplified selling pressure across retail/consumer stocks, including Zumiez. Benzinga: Market Headwinds
• Negative Sentiment: Some headlines framed the print as mixed (revenue beat but investor reaction negative), suggesting profit-taking, valuation concerns (ZUMZ still trades at a high P/E) and analyst estimates for full-year may keep volatility elevated. Yahoo Finance: Why Shares Are Sliding

About Zumiez

Zumiez, Inc (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) is a specialty retailer offering apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods targeted at the action-sports lifestyle market. With a focus on skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX and streetwear, the company stocks a mix of leading third-party brands—such as Vans, Nike SB, DC Shoes and The North Face—alongside proprietary private-label merchandise. In addition to traditional fashion items, Zumiez stores carry hardware and equipment tailored to board sports, supporting both amateur and enthusiast consumers.

Originally founded in 1978 in Seattle, Washington, by Tom Campion, Gary Haakenson and Steve Brosvik, Zumiez opened its first branded retail location in 1988.