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The shoes kids begged for a few years ago have become the chain’s biggest problem.

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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after seasonal-shopping data pointed to continued consumer demand heading into the holiday period. The National Retail Federation’s annual survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, projects U.S. Halloween spending of $13.5 billion this year, following last year’s record level. Circana’s retail tracking data also showed late-season back-to-school sales rose 4.2% year over year in the week ended September 5. Together, the data suggests th

On September 10, Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported weaker-than-expected results for its second quarter ended August 1, 2026, with the results falling short of Wall Street estimates and sending the stock lower. For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported net sales of $209 million, down 2.5% year-over-year. Comparable sales declined 2.1%, with […]

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) and the rest of the apparel retailer stocks fared in Q2.

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Zumiez missed earnings estimates and guided lower. The culprit may surprise you.

Clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 2.5% year on year to $209 million. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $224 million underwhelmed, coming in 5.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.17 per share was 21.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Footwear weakness dragged sales down 2.5% amid North America transaction declines.

ZUMZ's second-quarter results miss expectations as U.S. demand weakens and footwear softness weigh on sales, margins and earnings, while third-quarter guidance signals further pressure.

Moby summary of Zumiez Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) shares fell 14. 6% in premarket trading after the retailer reported fiscal second-quarter results below analyst expectations and issued third-quarter guidance below consensus estimates.

Zumiez Inc (ZUMZ) posted a wider net loss and slashed its Q3 outlook as footwear weakness and soft US traffic overshadowed international growth and a debt-free balance sheet.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the August Producer Price Index rose 5.4% year-over-year and crude oil climbed past $100 per barrel, fueling renewed fears of stubborn inflation and extended borrowing costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4% month-over-month in August, driven largely by rising energy and diesel fuel costs. The 5.4% annual increase topped forecasts, underscoring persistent wholesale cos

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported lower second-quarter sales and a wider net loss as softness in its U.S. business, particularly in footwear, outweighed positive comparable-sales growth in its international operations. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 declined 2.5% to $209 million from $

Zumiez (ZUMZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -21.43% and -1.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 2.5% year on year to $209 million. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $224 million underwhelmed, coming in 5.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.17 per share was 21.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) will be reporting earnings this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.

Zumiez (ZUMZ) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Retailers are evolving to meet the expectations of modern, tech-savvy shoppers. Still, secular trends are working against them as e-commerce continues to take share from brick-and-mortar stores. This puts retail stocks in a tough spot, and over the past six months, the industry’s returns were flat while the S&P 500 gained 11.8%.

ZUMZ's record private-label penetration and product newness drive category momentum while supporting margin expansion.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Walmart’s results reinforced worries about a stretched U.S. consumer. According to CNBC, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shares fell nearly 10% even after a revenue beat and a full-year outlook raise, as U.S. comparable sales grew only 2.6% — short of Wall Street’s roughly 3.5% expectation — and third-quarter sales guidance of 3% to 3.75% looked light. CFO John David Rainey told CNBC the company was eligible for about $2.9 billion in tariff refunds, wit

ZUMZ's broad category growth, fresh brands and record private-label penetration are supporting sales momentum and strengthening its merchandise mix.

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Zumiez has gotten torched over the last six months - since February 2026, its stock price has dropped 21.3% to $19.67 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

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ZUMZ's expanding private-label business and trend-focused merchandising are supporting margin growth and strengthening profitability.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how apparel retailer stocks fared in Q1, starting with Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ).

ZUMZ's sales momentum faces a key test as macro pressures weigh on spending ahead of the back-to-school season.