Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

Key Points

• Zumiez (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) shares climbed above their 200-day moving average of $23.98, trading as high as $24.66 and last at $24.51 on volume of about 97,940 shares.
• Analysts have trimmed ratings to a consensus "Hold" after recent cuts from Zacks, Wall Street Zen and Weiss, with a consensus price target of $18.00.
• The company beat quarterly EPS estimates ($1.16 vs. $1.08) with revenue up 4.4% year-over-year and has authorized a $40.00 million buyback (up to 10.2% of shares outstanding).

Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $23.98 and traded as high as $24.66. Zumiez shares last traded at $24.51, with a volume of 97,940 shares changing hands.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Zumiez Stock Up 2.1%

The stock has a market cap of $415.93 million, a P/E ratio of 28.50 and a beta of 0.95. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $23.75 and a 200-day simple moving average of $23.98.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The apparel and footwear maker reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.08. Zumiez had a return on equity of 3.91% and a net margin of 1.44%.The firm had revenue of $291.31 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $289.24 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.78 earnings per share. The company'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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Zumiez Inc. will post -0.12 earnings per share for the current year.

Zumiez declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, March 11th that allows the company to buyback $40.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the apparel and footwear maker to reacquire up to 10.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling at Zumiez

In other news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 9,974 shares of Zumiez stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.21, for a total transaction of $221,522.54. Following the transaction, the insider owned 43,500 shares in the company, valued at $966,135. The trade was a 18.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 21.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Zumiez

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Quarry LP bought a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 3rd quarter valued at about $54,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 2nd quarter valued at about $71,000. Aquatic Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 3rd quarter valued at about $148,000. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 4th quarter valued at about $169,000. Institutional investors own 95.45% of the company's stock.

Zumiez Company Profile

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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