Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to Hold

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Saturday.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Zumiez from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Zumiez in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, B. Riley Financial reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Zumiez in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $18.00.

Zumiez Trading Down 8.6%

Shares of ZUMZ stock opened at $21.43 on Friday. Zumiez has a 1-year low of $11.31 and a 1-year high of $31.70. The company has a market capitalization of $363.24 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.92 and a beta of 0.87. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $25.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.63.

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

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

Insider Activity at Zumiez

In related news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 10,043 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the insider owned 44,303 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,299,850.02. This trade represents a 18.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Adam Christopher Ellis sold 7,319 shares of Zumiez stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.41, for a total transaction of $207,932.79. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 60,031 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,705,480.71. This trade represents a 10.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 26,537 shares of company stock valued at $762,797. 21.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Zumiez

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ZUMZ. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY increased its position in Zumiez by 478.0% during the second quarter. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY now owns 768,691 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $10,193,000 after buying an additional 635,691 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Zumiez by 6.4% in the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 645,849 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $16,824,000 after buying an additional 38,956 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of Zumiez by 45.9% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 562,252 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $7,455,000 after buying an additional 176,835 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Zumiez by 15.3% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 516,049 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $13,443,000 after acquiring an additional 68,569 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Towle & Co. boosted its stake in shares of Zumiez by 76.8% during the 3rd quarter. Towle & Co. now owns 412,501 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $8,089,000 after acquiring an additional 179,163 shares in the last quarter. 95.45% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More 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.