ZUMZ
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Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) closed at $20.86 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.9% above its 200-week moving average of $20.08. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 6.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 19, ZUMZ is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1041 weeks of data, ZUMZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ZUMZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.4%.
With a market cap of $354 million, ZUMZ is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 4.1%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.9% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 20 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ZUMZ would have grown to $64, compared to $714 for the S&P 500. ZUMZ has returned -2.2% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ZUMZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ZUMZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying ZUMZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.8% after 12 months (median +39.0%), compared to +11.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 69% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +17.9% vs +26.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ZUMZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ZUMZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +32.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Sep 2006 | 3 | 11.0% | +109.3% | -6.0% |
| Nov 2007 | Sep 2010 | 151 | 73.8% | -67.0% | -20.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 3 | 2.6% | +107.7% | +21.0% |
| Oct 2012 | Feb 2013 | 14 | 15.3% | +43.5% | +1.4% |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 | 2 | 5.6% | +34.8% | -18.4% |
| Jan 2014 | May 2014 | 17 | 17.5% | +72.6% | -9.2% |
| Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 | 1 | 0.2% | -0.5% | -22.9% |
| Jun 2015 | Jan 2018 | 136 | 50.1% | -39.9% | -13.1% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 8 | 14.5% | +6.8% | -6.7% |
| Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 | 1 | 0.2% | +18.9% | -6.7% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 3 | 6.5% | +20.7% | +0.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 1.2% | +53.0% | -2.3% |
| Nov 2018 | Jan 2019 | 9 | 13.6% | +46.4% | -1.0% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 0.7% | +23.2% | +5.5% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 11 | 34.5% | +137.5% | +8.9% |
| May 2022 | Oct 2025 | 179 | 55.2% | -48.6% | -34.0% |
| Average | 34 | — | +32.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZUMZ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) is currently 3.9% above its 200-week moving average of $20.08. It would need to fall to $20.08 to cross below the line.
What is ZUMZ's 200-week moving average price?
Zumiez Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $20.08 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ZUMZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
ZUMZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +32.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is ZUMZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ZUMZ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 19 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 12.7%. Return on equity is 4.1%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ZUMZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20 years, $100 invested in ZUMZ would have grown to $64, compared to $714 for the S&P 500. That's -2.2% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. ZUMZ has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20