Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Share Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Zumiez shares crossed above its 200-day moving average
• Zumiez beat quarterly expectations, reporting EPS of $1.16 versus $1.08 expected and revenue of $291.31 million (up 4.4% year‑over‑year), and provided Q1 2026 guidance of $0.77–$0.87 EPS (analysts project ~0.94 EPS for the year).
• The board authorized a $40.0 million share repurchase program (up to 10.2% of shares outstanding), while analysts maintain an average rating of Hold with a $18.00 average price target.

Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ - Get Free Report)'s stock price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $24.42 and traded as high as $24.85. Zumiez shares last traded at $24.58, with a volume of 78,309 shares trading hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on ZUMZ shares. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Zumiez in a report on Friday, March 27th. Wall Street Zen cut Zumiez from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, March 14th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Zumiez from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Zumiez presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $18.00.

Zumiez Trading Up 0.1%

The firm's fifty day moving average is $23.74 and its 200-day moving average is $24.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $417.12 million, a PE ratio of 28.58 and a beta of 0.95.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The apparel and footwear maker reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.08. Zumiez had a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 3.91%. The company had revenue of $291.31 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $289.24 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.78 earnings per share. Zumiez's revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Zumiez has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.770-0.870 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Zumiez Inc. will post 0.94 EPS for the current year.

Zumiez declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, March 11th that authorizes the company to repurchase $40.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the apparel and footwear maker to repurchase up to 10.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling at Zumiez

In related news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 9,974 shares of Zumiez stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.21, for a total value of $221,522.54. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 43,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $966,135. This trade represents a 18.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 20.30% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Zumiez

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ZUMZ. New York State Teachers Retirement System purchased a new stake in shares of Zumiez in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in Zumiez during the 1st quarter valued at about $411,000. Strs Ohio boosted its holdings in Zumiez by 30.3% during the 1st quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 26,200 shares of the apparel and footwear maker's stock valued at $581,000 after acquiring an additional 6,100 shares during the period. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in Zumiez in the 4th quarter valued at about $273,000. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its position in Zumiez by 3.6% in the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 11,312 shares of the apparel and footwear maker's stock valued at $295,000 after acquiring an additional 394 shares in the last quarter. 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.

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