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Zumiez Announces New $40 Million Share Repurchase Plan

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  • Zumiez delivered higher sales, margins and earnings in fiscal 2025, returning to profitability despite legal settlement costs.
  • The company strengthened its balance sheet, expanded buybacks with a new $40 million program and plans net store closures in 2026.
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Zumiez Announces New $40 Million Share Repurchase Plan

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An update from Zumiez ( (ZUMZ) ) is now available.

Zumiez reported that for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, net sales rose 4.4% to $291.3 million and comparable sales increased 2.2%, while gross margin expanded by 200 basis points to 38.2% and earnings per share jumped 48.7% to $1.16. For the full fiscal year 2025, net sales grew 4.5% to $929.1 million and comparable sales climbed 4.3%, with the company swinging to net income of $13.4 million, or $0.78 per share, from a $1.7 million loss a year earlier despite a $3.6 million wage-and-hour settlement charge.

The retailer ended January 31, 2026 with $160.6 million in cash and current marketable securities, up from $147.6 million a year before, after repurchasing 2.7 million shares in fiscal 2025 at an average $14.18 for a total of $38.3 million. On March 11, 2026 the board authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $40 million through January 29, 2028, while management signaled continued portfolio rationalization by planning to open about five new North American stores and close roughly 25 locations in fiscal 2026 amid improving first-quarter-to-date sales trends.

The most recent analyst rating on (ZUMZ) stock is a Hold with a $29.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Zumiez stock, see the ZUMZ Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on ZUMZ Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ZUMZ is a Neutral.

Score is anchored by solid cash-flow strength and a stable financial position, supported by a strong recent earnings call with improved margins and EPS performance. Offsetting these positives are weak near-term technicals (bearish/oversold) and a stretched valuation (high P/E with no dividend support).

To see Spark’s full report on ZUMZ stock, click here.

More about Zumiez

Zumiez Inc. is a specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods aimed at young men and women who express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear and similar lifestyles. As of February 28, 2026, the company operated 716 stores across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia under the Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times banners, alongside related ecommerce sites.

Average Trading Volume: 198,481

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $392.9M

For a thorough assessment of ZUMZ stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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