Zumiez Inc. Reports Holiday 2025 Sales Results

Zumiez (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) reported comparable sales for the nine-week holiday period ended Jan 3, 2026, increased 2.9% year-over-year, driven by a 6.5% gain in North America and an 8.9% decline in international (Europe and Australia).

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Zumiez (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) reported comparable sales for the nine-week holiday period ended Jan 3, 2026, increased 2.9% year-over-year, driven by a 6.5% gain in North America and an 8.9% decline in international (Europe and Australia).

The company narrowed fiscal Q4 net sales guidance to $287M–$290M (prior $291M–$296M) due to softer international sales, and raised Q4 EPS guidance to $1.05–$1.10 (prior $0.97–$1.07) citing stronger product margin and expense management. As of Jan 3, 2026 Zumiez operated 727 stores.

Positive

• EPS guidance raised to $1.05–$1.10 for fiscal Q4
• European product margin improved by 600 basis points quarter-to-date
• North America comparable sales +6.5% over the nine-week holiday period

Negative

• International comparable sales down 8.9% for the nine-week period
• Q4 net sales guidance lowered to $287M–$290M from $291M–$296M
• Footwear category posted negative comparable sales during the period

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On Jan 12, the day this news came out, ZUMZ closed 7.26% below the previous close.

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Key Figures

Holiday comps: 2.9% North America comps: 6.5% International comps: -8.9% +5 more

Holiday comps

2.9%

Nine-week period ended Jan 3, 2026 vs prior year

North America comps

6.5%

Nine-week holiday period vs prior year

International comps

-8.9%

Europe and Australia, nine-week holiday period vs prior year

Q4 net sales guidance

$287–290M

Updated fiscal 2025 Q4 net sales outlook

Prior Q4 sales guidance

$291–296M

Previous fiscal 2025 Q4 net sales guidance range

Q4 EPS guidance

$1.05–1.10

Updated fiscal 2025 Q4 EPS outlook

Prior Q4 EPS guidance

$0.97–1.07

Previous fiscal 2025 Q4 EPS guidance range

European margin improvement

600 basis points

Quarter-to-date product margin improvement in Europe

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Dec 04

4 events

1. Dec 04

   Q3 results

   24h Move

   -1.7%

   Reported Q3 sales and comps growth with North America strength and Q4 guidance.

2. Nov 20

   Earnings date set

   24h Move

   -0.9%

   Announced timing and access details for upcoming Q3 earnings release and call.

3. Sep 04

   Q2 results

   24h Move

   +15.5%

   Delivered Q2 sales growth and positive comps, with guidance indicating continued momentum.

4. Aug 21

   Q2 call scheduled

   24h Move

   +2.6%

   Scheduled Q2 earnings report and call, updated store count and brand footprint.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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North America Comparable Sales Increase 6.5%
Adjusting Fourth Quarter Outlook Including Raising EPS Guidance

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories for young men and women, today announced that the Company's comparable sales for the nine-week period ended January 3, 2026, increased 2.9% from the comparable nine-week period in the prior year ending January 4, 2025.

From a regional perspective, North America comparable sales were up 6.5% and other international comparable sales, which consists of Europe and Australia, were down 8.9% over the same comparable period in the prior year.

During the nine-week period, the Women’s category posted the largest positive comparable sales growth, followed by Men’s, Accessories and Hardgoods. Footwear was the only category with negative comparable sales. 

Based on results for the nine-week period ended January 3, 2026, the Company now anticpates fiscal 2025 fourth quarter net sales will be between $287 million and $290 million, compared to our previous guidance range of $291 million to $296 million. The decrease is driven by softer International sales. Earnings per share for the quarter is now expected to be between $1.05 and $1.10, up from the prior guidance range of $0.97 to $1.07. The increase is driven by stronger product margin in Europe and North America as well as expense management.

Rick Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Zumiez Inc., stated, “We are pleased with the 6.5% comparable sales growth in our North America business over the holiday period, continuing the strong trends we experienced throughout the back-to-school season. At the same time, our heightened focus on full-price selling in Europe drove a 600-basis point improvement in our European product margin quarter-to-date. While European sales were less than anticipated, this product margin growth, combined with the ongoing strength in North America has allowed us to increase our earnings guidance for the quarter. We look forward to building on our recent progress in fiscal 2026 and generating greater value for our shareholder in the years to come.”

About Zumiez Inc.

Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. As of January 3, 2026, we operated 727 stores, including 568 in the United States, 46 in Canada, 85 in Europe and 28 in Australia. We operate under the names Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times. Additionally, we operate ecommerce web sites at zumiez.com, zumiez.ca, blue-tomato.com and fasttimes.com.au.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release and oral statements relating thereto made from time to time by representatives of the Company may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, predictions and guidance relating to the Company's future financial performance, brand and product category diversity, ability to adjust product mix, integration of acquired businesses, growing customer demand for our products and new store openings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Company Contact:
Darin White
VP of Finance &
Investor Relations
Zumiez Inc.
(425) 551-1500, ext. 1337

Investor Contact:
ICR
Brendon Frey
(203) 682-8200

FAQ

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What were Zumiez (ZUMZ) holiday comparable sales for the nine-week period ended Jan 3, 2026?

Zumiez reported 9-week comparable sales +2.9% year-over-year for the period ended Jan 3, 2026.

How did Zumiez revise fiscal Q4 2025 net sales and EPS guidance on Jan 12, 2026?

Zumiez narrowed fiscal Q4 net sales guidance to $287M–$290M and raised EPS guidance to $1.05–$1.10.

What drove Zumiez's higher EPS guidance for fiscal Q4 2025 (ZUMZ)?

Management cited stronger product margin in Europe and North America and expense management as drivers of the EPS increase.

How did regional performance differ for Zumiez during the 2025 holiday period?

North America comps were +6.5%, while Europe and Australia comps were -8.9% for the nine-week period.

Did any product categories at Zumiez post negative results over the holidays?

Yes. Footwear was the only category with negative comparable sales during the nine-week period.

How many stores did Zumiez operate as of Jan 3, 2026?

Zumiez operated 727 stores: 568 US, 46 Canada, 85 Europe, and 28 Australia as of Jan 3, 2026.