Zumiez Inc. Announces Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter Results


Third Quarter 2019 Comparable Sales increased 5.5% 
Third Quarter 2019 Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 37.1% to $0.75 
Company Raises Full Year Outlook

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) today reported results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019.

Total net sales for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019 (13 weeks) increased 6.1% to $264.0 million from $248.8 million in the quarter ended November 3, 2018 (13 weeks). Comparable sales for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 increased 5.5% compared to a comparable sales increase of 4.8% for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018.  Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was $19.2 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year.

Total net sales for the nine months (39 weeks) ended November 2, 2019 increased 4.6% to $705.4 million from $674.1 million reported for the nine months (39 weeks) ended November 3, 2018. Comparable sales increased 4.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 compared to a comparable sales increase of 6.3% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2019 was $29.0 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to net income for the first nine months of the prior fiscal year of $15.6 million, or $0.62 per diluted share.

At November 2, 2019, the Company had cash and current marketable securities of $178.6 million compared to cash and current marketable securities of $127.9 million at November 3, 2018. The increase in cash and current marketable securities was driven by cash generated through operations partially offset by capital expenditures.

Rick Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Zumiez Inc., stated, “We are very pleased with the third quarter performance and our teams continued ability to provide high-quality service to the customer. The third quarter represented our fourth consecutive strong back-to-school season, our 13th quarter of positive comparable sales gains and continued solid full price selling in each of our geographies that we operate.  At the same time, the initiatives we’ve implemented aimed at creating efficiencies and generating savings throughout our organization contributed to our better than expected bottom line and allowed us to convert mid-single digit comparable sales into a 37.1% improvement in earnings per share. The holiday season is off to a good start and we are confident that our distinct approach to retailing combined with an operating model built around a singular cost structure has Zumiez well positioned to deliver record results in 2019 and generate increased shareholder value for years to come.”

Fiscal 2019 Fourth Quarter-to-date Sales
With the Thanksgiving holiday shifting a week later in 2019, the fiscal month of November has significant comparability issues with the prior year.  Therefore, the Company is providing a comparable sales update for the period beginning November 3, 2019 through December 3, 2019 (quarter-to-date) compared with the same period in the prior year.  Both years then include the full Black Friday weekend as well as Cyber Monday shipments.  The Company's comparable sales increased 3.3% for the 2019 fourth quarter-to-date period through December 3, 2019 compared with the same period in the prior year ending December 4, 2018.

Fiscal 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Outlook
The Company is introducing guidance for the three months ending February 1, 2020. Net sales are projected to be in the range of $314 to $320 million including anticipated comparable sales growth of between 2.0% and 4.0%. Consolidated operating margins are expected to between 12.5% and 13.0% resulting in net income per diluted share of approximately $1.26 to $1.32.  

Based upon better than anticipated trends and performance year-to-date, the Company is raising its annual guidance.  Fiscal 2019 comparable sales are now expected to increase approximately 4.0% and 4.5% compared to prior guidance of 2.0% to 4.0%.  Diluted earnings per share are now projected to range from $2.38 to $2.46, up from previous guidance of $2.10 to $2.20. 

Share Repurchase Authorization:
On December 4, 2019, Zumiez Inc. approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $100 million of its Common Stock (the “Repurchase Program”). The repurchases will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices. The Repurchase Program is expected to continue through the fiscal year 2020 that will end on January 30, 2021, unless the time period is extended or shortened by the Board of Directors. The Repurchase Program supersedes all previously approved and authorized stock repurchase programs.

Conference call Information
A conference call will be held today to discuss third quarter fiscal 2019 results and will be webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on http://ir.zumiez.com. Participants may also dial (574) 990-9934 followed by the conference identification code of 5856563.

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 November 30, 2019 we operated 719 stores, including 608 in the United States, 52 in Canada, 48 in Europe and 11 in Australia. We operate under the names Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times. Additionally, we operate ecommerce web sites at zumiez.com, 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 2, 2019 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.

ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 % of Sales November 3, 2018
 % of Sales 
Net sales$264,022 100.0% $248,795  100.0%
Cost of goods sold 169,446 64.2%  161,922  65.1%
Gross profit 94,576 35.8%  86,873  34.9%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 70,266 26.6%  68,479  27.5%
Operating profit 24,310 9.2%  18,394  7.4%
Interest income, net 1,002 0.4%  493  0.2%
Other income (expense), net 275 0.1%  (74) 0.0%
Earnings before income taxes 25,587 9.7%  18,813  7.6%
Provision for income taxes 6,408 2.4%  4,990  2.0%
Net income$19,179 7.3% $13,823  5.6%
Basic earnings per share$0.76   $0.55   
Diluted earnings per share$0.75   $0.55   
Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:       
Basic 25,231    24,974   
Diluted 25,560    25,261   
          

ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 Nine Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 % of Sales November 3, 2018
 % of Sales
Net sales$705,376 100.0% $674,052  100.0%
Cost of goods sold 467,140 66.2%  452,057  67.1%
Gross profit 238,236 33.8%  221,995  32.9%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 201,285 28.6%  198,613  29.4%
Operating profit 36,951 5.2%  23,382  3.5%
Interest income, net 2,652 0.5%  1,015  0.1%
Other income (expense), net 987 0.1%  (308) 0.0%
Earnings before income taxes 40,590 5.8%  24,089  3.6%
Provision for income taxes 11,593 1.7%  8,496  1.3%
Net income$28,997 4.1% $15,593  2.3%
          
Basic earnings per share$1.15   $0.63   
Diluted earnings per share$1.14   $0.62   
Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:         
Basic 25,173    24,920   
Diluted 25,480    25,220   
          

ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 November 3, 2018
 (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
Assets     
Current assets     
Cash and cash equivalents$31,929  $52,422  $29,640 
Marketable securities 146,718  112,912  98,236 
Receivables 16,790  17,776  17,521 
Inventories 183,381  129,268  186,938 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,757  14,797  15,853 
Total current assets 389,575  327,175  348,188 
Fixed assets, net 115,170  120,503  123,074 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 301,736       
Goodwill 57,580  58,813  58,619 
Intangible assets, net 14,772  15,260  15,203 
Deferred tax assets, net 7,424  5,259  4,438 
Other long-term assets 8,773  7,180  7,197 
Total long-term assets 505,455  207,015  208,531 
Total assets$895,030  $534,190  $556,719 
      
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity     
Current liabilities     
Trade accounts payable$73,418  $35,293  $90,060 
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 21,929  21,015  21,724 
Income taxes payable 3,430   5,817   2,782 
Deferred rent and tenant allowances   7,489  7,790 
Operating lease liabilities 59,742       
Other liabilities 18,815  23,494  24,645 
Total current liabilities 177,334  93,108  147,001 
Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances   37,076  37,631 
Long-term operating lease liabilities 287,400       
Other long-term liabilities 3,457  3,550  3,315 
Total long-term liabilities 290,857  40,626  40,946 
Total liabilities 468,191  133,734  187,947 
      
Shareholders’ equity     
Preferred stock, no par value, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding        
Common stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 25,805 shares issued and outstanding at November 2, 2019, 25,521 shares issued and outstanding at February 2, 2019 and 25,532 shares issued and outstanding at November 3, 2018 159,251  153,066  151,658 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (11,747) (9,224) (9,888)
Retained earnings 279,335  256,614  227,002 
Total shareholders’ equity 426,839  400,456  368,772 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$895,030  $534,190  $556,719 
         

ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

 Nine Months Ended
 November 2, 2019
 November 3, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$28,997  $15,593 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 18,776   21,249 
Noncash lease expense 42,960    
Deferred taxes 29   (919)
Stock-based compensation expense 4,819   4,431 
Other (439)  482 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Receivables 3,190   (1,680)
Inventories (54,687)  (63,892)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (934)  (1,904)
Trade accounts payable 38,186   53,037 
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 971   1,342 
Income taxes payable (2,586)  (2,206)
Deferred rent and tenant allowances    (1,564)
Operating lease liabilities (45,512)   
Other liabilities (4,316)  (6,820)
Net cash provided by operating activities 29,454   17,149 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Additions to fixed assets (13,871)  (15,683)
Purchases of marketable securities and other investments (165,912)  (116,430)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments 132,974   115,536 
Net cash used in investing activities (46,809)  (16,577)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities    32,776 
Payments on revolving credit facilities    (27,651)
Proceeds from issuance and exercise of stock-based awards 1,604   899 
Payments for tax withholdings on equity awards (238)  (195)
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,366   5,829 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (242)  (777)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (16,231)  5,624 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 54,271   25,803 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$38,040  $31,427 
Supplemental disclosure on cash flow information:   
Cash paid during the period for income taxes$14,024  $11,893 
Accrual for purchases of fixed assets 1,412   1,477 
    

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

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