Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ)
jumped 13.7% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and issued a strong forecast for the third quarter.
Clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $214.3 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($234.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 4.6% above what analysts were expecting. Its GAAP loss of $0.06 per share was 43.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $214.3 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($234.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 4.6% above what analysts were expecting. Its GAAP loss of $0.06 per share was 43.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back with the decline concentrated in the tech space as investors engaged in profit-taking following a robust week that saw the S&P 500 hit a new record.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ)
jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after peer retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported positive results which boosted investor sentiment across the apparel sector.
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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.
