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Zumiez Raises EPS Outlook Despite Mixed Holiday Sales

Story Highlights
  • Zumiez’s 2025 holiday comps rose 2.9%, powered by 6.5% growth in North America despite weakness in Europe and Australia.
  • The retailer cut fourth-quarter sales guidance but raised EPS expectations, highlighting better margins and tight expense control.
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Zumiez Raises EPS Outlook Despite Mixed Holiday Sales

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The latest update is out from Zumiez ( (ZUMZ) ).

Zumiez Inc. reported that for the nine-week 2025 holiday period ended January 3, 2026, comparable sales rose 2.9% year over year, with North America delivering a strong 6.5% comp increase while international markets, including Europe and Australia, saw an 8.9% decline. Women’s apparel led category growth, followed by men’s, accessories and hardgoods, while footwear was the only segment to post negative comparable sales. Reflecting softer international demand but improved product margins and cost discipline, Zumiez trimmed its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter net sales outlook to a range of $287 million to $290 million, down from prior guidance, but raised its earnings-per-share forecast to $1.05 to $1.10, signaling that profitability is holding up despite mixed regional performance and underscoring the strategic benefits of its focus on full-price selling and expense management.

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.

The score is driven by improving operating performance and strong cash generation, reinforced by an upbeat earnings call with margin expansion and guidance/early Q4 strength. Offsetting these positives, the stock screens expensive on P/E, and technicals are positive but not strongly momentum-driven.

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

More about Zumiez

Zumiez Inc., based in Lynnwood, Washington, 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 other niche lifestyles. As of January 3, 2026, the company operated 727 stores across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia under the Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times banners, complemented by ecommerce platforms in each of its major regions.

Average Trading Volume: 243,321

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $456.8M

For an in-depth examination of ZUMZ stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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