Zumiez Inc is a retail company that specializes in urban and action sports apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods. Targeting a youth demographic, Zumiez offers a wide range of popular brands and exclusive items that resonate with skateboard, snowboard, and streetwear cultures. The company operates a network of retail stores across various locations while also providing an engaging online shopping experience. Additionally, Zumiez is committed to fostering a sense of community and promotes a lifestyle centered around sports, music, and art through various initiatives and events. Read More
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report fueled concerns about slowing consumer spending. The market was rattled by a Labor Department report showing the Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of wholesale inflation, jumped 0.9% in July, significantly exceeding economists' expectations of a 0.2% rise. This was the largest monthly increase since March 2022, reigniting worries that businesses will be forced to pass higher costs on to consumers, who are already showing signs of price sensitivity. This inflation data has fanned concerns that U.S. tariffs on imported goods could start to translate into higher prices for shoppers. The inflation report landed amid growing evidence of consumer caution, with recent reports highlighting that shoppers are cutting back on non-essential spending, seeking out sales, and trading down to cheaper brands.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally amid growing investor optimism for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. This optimism was spurred by a recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that did not show runaway inflation, increasing the perceived probability of a rate cut to over 90%. Lower interest rates are generally seen as a positive for the economy as they reduce borrowing costs for consumers, which can stimulate spending on non-essential goods. Consequently, investors bid up shares in the apparel, home furnishings, and automotive retail industries in anticipation of stronger consumer demand.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after a tame inflation report boosted investor hopes for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The latest Consumer Price Index data showed the annual inflation rate held steady at 2.7%, reassuring investors who had feared that tariffs could lead to a spike in consumer prices. This milder-than-expected reading gives the Federal Reserve more flexibility to consider lowering interest rates, possibly as soon as next month. A potential rate cut could reduce borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, stimulating more spending and providing a significant boost for the retail industry. Adding to the optimism, reports of a 90-day tariff truce with China further eased concerns about future price pressures.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets rebounded following a sharp sell-off in the previous trading session as a weaker-than-expected July jobs report fueled investor hopes for a potential interest rate cut.
Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. Still, secular trends are working against their favor as e-commerce continues to take share from brick and mortars.
This puts retail stocks in a tough spot, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 8.3%. This drop is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 3.3% return.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session as the broader market tumbled in the morning session after a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report and the announcement of new, widespread tariffs on imported goods. The U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, falling far short of the 109,000 forecast. Compounding the issue, job gains for May and June were revised down by a combined 258,000, signaling what some see as “increasing signs of fragility” in the labor market. Simultaneously, the White House announced new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, on goods from 92 countries. This “double whammy” of negative news has intensified fears that ongoing trade wars are damaging the U.S. economy. The combination of a weaker labor market and new trade barriers has rattled investor confidence, fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be forced to cut interest rates to support the economy.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after reports pointed to a broad-based weakening of consumer health, highlighted by rising loan delinquencies and falling spending intentions.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) and its peers.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ)
fell 7.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported mixed first quarter 2025 results: its EBITDA missed and its EPS guidance for next quarter fell short of Wall Street's estimates.
Clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.9% year on year to $184.3 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $210.5 million at the midpoint, 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.79 per share was 3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +2.0%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
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 Q4.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. But many seem to be moving too slowly as their demand is lagging, causing the industry to underperform the market -
over the past six months, retail stocks have shed 13%. This drop was particularly discouraging since the S&P 500 stood firm.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ)
jumped 12.5% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter 2024 earnings: EBITDA beat analysts' estimates while sales and earnings were in line. The company recorded a 5.9% rise in comparable sales, driven largely by North America, where growth outpaced international markets. Despite this, sales declined modestly relative to the previous year due to an extra week in the prior year's quarter.
