Zumiez (ZUMZ) Company Overview

Zumiez's expansion of private-label products, new brands and focus on cost efficiency position it for growth despite recent challenges.

Zumiez reports solid growth but lowers fiscal fourth-quarter guidance due to weaker holiday sales. However, it stays optimistic about growth in fiscal 2025 and beyond.

Zumiez is expanding its brand portfolio and private label offerings to boost customer engagement. A positive outlook for 2024 is encouraging.

Zumiez Inc. reported strong 3Q24 comps, up 7.5%, with North America leading at 10.5%, and expects 6-7.5% growth in Q4. Positive comps are driven by easier year-over-year comparisons, economic recovery, and company-specific actions like improved assortments and new products. Despite operational leverage and potential for MSD growth, the stock offers a moderate return of 7.5-11.8%, leading to a Hold rating.

Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call December 5, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Rick Brooks - Chief Executive Officer Chris Work - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mitch Kummetz - Seaport Richard Magnusen - B. Riley Corey Tarlowe - Jefferies Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

Zumiez (ZUMZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to loss of $0.12 per share a year ago.

Third Quarter Comparable Sales Increased 7.5% Third Quarter Gross Margin increased 140 basis points to 35.2% Third Quarter Earnings Per share improved to $0.06 from ($0.12) Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Guidance up 6.0% - 7.5%

ZUMZ's focus on customer-centric growth, strategic global expansion and technology investments positions it for improved profitability and steady sales growth.

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) today announced it will report fiscal 2024 third quarter results on Thursday, December 5, 2024, following the closing of regular stock market trading hours. The Company will hold a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. ET to review the results.