Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.000-0.100 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.590. The company issued revenue guidance of $222.0 million-$226.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $238.0 million.

Zumiez Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ZUMZ opened at $16.71 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $281.90 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.13 and a beta of 1.00. Zumiez has a 1-year low of $15.09 and a 1-year high of $31.70. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $18.56 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.07.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 10th. The apparel and footwear maker reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.14) by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $208.96 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $212.11 million. Zumiez had a return on equity of 4.24% and a net margin of 1.54%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.06) EPS. Zumiez has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.000-0.100 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Zumiez will post 0.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently commented on ZUMZ. Weiss Ratings lowered Zumiez from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Wall Street Zen cut Zumiez from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Key Stories Impacting Zumiez

Here are the key news stories impacting Zumiez this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zumiez repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares for $23.2 million during the quarter, while cash and marketable securities totaled $97.3 million, providing some support for shareholder returns and financial flexibility. Zumiez Posts $2.7 Million Second-Quarter Loss as Sales Fall 2.5%
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed in the latest quarter, with 59 investors adding shares and 87 reducing positions. Reported short interest was zero shares, although that figure appears anomalous and offers little actionable insight. Zumiez Posts $2.7 Million Second-Quarter Loss as Sales Fall 2.5%
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted results missed expectations: Zumiez reported a loss of $0.17 per share versus the expected $0.14 loss, compared with a $0.06 loss a year earlier. Revenue of $208.96 million also fell short of the $212.11 million consensus estimate and declined 2.5% year over year. Zumiez Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Comparable sales decreased 2.1%, driven by weaker U.S. performance, softer footwear demand and lower store traffic. Sales for the first 37 days of the third quarter were down 4.3%, indicating that momentum had not yet improved. Zumiez Posts Second-Quarter Loss as Sales Fall 2.5%
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance was especially disappointing: revenue is projected at $222 million to $226 million and EPS at $0.00 to $0.10, well below consensus expectations of $238 million in revenue and $0.59 EPS. The weaker outlook was the primary catalyst for the stock’s decline. Zumiez Fiscal 2026 Second-Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity was unfavorable, with five reported sales and no purchases over the past six months, adding to investor caution.

Institutional Trading of Zumiez

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ZUMZ. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Zumiez in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Zumiez during the third quarter valued at $54,000. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Zumiez in the 2nd quarter worth about $71,000. Aquatic Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Zumiez in the 3rd quarter worth about $148,000. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Zumiez during the 4th quarter worth about $169,000. 95.45% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.