Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) AI Stock Analysis

Zumiez Inc., founded in 1978 and headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, operates as a specialized retailer catering to young adults. Its merchandise includes apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods such as skateboards, snowboards, bindings, and related equipment. As of November 26, 2022, the company operated 763 stores worldwide, encompassing 615 locations in the United States, 52 in Canada, 75 in Europe, and 21 in Australia. Storefronts and digital platforms operate under banners including Zumiez, Blue Tomato, and Fast Times. Its digital presence is supported by websites such as zumiez.com, zumiez.ca, blue-tomato.com, and fasttimes.com.au.

Over the past five fiscal years, Zumiez experienced a five-year revenue CAGR of -1.3% from FY2021 to FY2026. Annual revenue declined from $1.18B in FY2022 to $875.5M in FY2024 before climbing to $889.2M in FY2025 and $929.1M in FY2026. Gross margin expanded to 35.8% in FY2026 from 34.1% in FY2025. After recording net losses of -$62.6M in FY2024 and -$1.7M in FY2025, net income rebounded to $13.4M in FY2026, yielding EPS of $0.86. For the trailing twelve months, revenue reached $932.8M with an operating margin of -0.6%. In the latest quarter ending August 31, 2026, quarterly revenue dropped 2.5% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings grew 49.1%.

As of August 31, 2026, Zumiez held $97.3M in cash and short-term investments alongside total debt of $227.2M, resulting in net debt of $129.9M. Total assets stood at $627.4M, with shareholders' equity of $279.0M, a current ratio of 1.71, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. In FY2026, operating cash flow reached $53.5M and free cash flow was $54.3M. Capital expenditures were $815,000, while share buybacks totaled $38.3M. The company's share count declined 36.2% over five years.

Zumiez trades at a trailing P/E of 20.5x and a forward P/E of 29.9x, compared to medians of 18.0x and 14.1x for US-listed Consumer Cyclical peers. Its EV/EBITDA stands at 8.4x versus the peer median of 11.1x, and its price-to-sales ratio is 0.2x against the peer median of 0.7x. The company's PEG ratio is 0.96. Over the past year, Zumiez shares fell 32.9%, trailing the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%. Over five years, the stock dropped 64.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 83.0%.

Wall Street coverage includes 2 Hold ratings, with 0 Buy, 0 Strong Buy, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $21.00, representing a 50.4% premium over the last close of $13.96 on October 16, 2026. For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, consensus estimates project EPS of $0.46, representing a 41.0% decline, on revenue of $914.2M. For the next fiscal year, 2 analysts project EPS to rise 91.3% to $0.88 with revenue growing 2.9% to $940.9M. Zumiez has beaten EPS estimates in 2 of the last 4 quarters, and its next earnings date is December 3, 2026.

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