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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Zumiez (ZUMZ) Stock

Zacks Equity Research
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Zumiez (ZUMZ) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this clothing retailer reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

Consensus earnings estimates for the next quarter and full year have moved considerably higher for Zumiez, as there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.

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The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions

The company is expected to earn $0.25 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of -30.56%.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zumiez has increased 3175% because three estimates have moved higher while two have gone lower.

Current-Year Estimate Revisions

The company is expected to earn $1.70 per share for the full year, which represents a change of -35.11% from the prior-year number.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Zumiez, with four estimates moving higher over the past month compared to two negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 26.9%.

Favorable Zacks Rank

Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Zumiez currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom Line

Investors have been betting on Zumiez because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 28.2% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.


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