Strong Third Quarter Performance
Zumiez reported a 7.6% increase in comparable sales for the third quarter, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth. North American business showed significant strength with double-digit comps.
Record Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share for the third quarter reached $0.55, exceeding the high end of the guidance of $0.29.
Gross Margin Improvement
Gross profit rose by 14.7% to $89.8 million, with gross margin improving by 240 basis points to 37.6% due to leverage in store occupancy costs and improved product margins.
Successful Private Label Strategy
Private label products have grown to represent just under 31% of total sales, up from 11-12% five years ago, contributing positively to product margins.
Solid Financial Position
Zumiez ended the third quarter with $104.5 million in cash and marketable securities, with no debt on the balance sheet.
Promising Start to Fourth Quarter
Fourth quarter comparable sales as of December 2, 2025, were up 6.6%, with a notable 8.7% comp gain during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period.