Zumiez Inc. Announces Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Results

LYNNWOOD, WA--(Marketwired - Jun 1, 2017) -  Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ), a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories for young men and women, today reported results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2017.

Total net sales for the first quarter ended April 29, 2017 (13 weeks) increased 4.7% to $181.2 million from $173.0 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2016 (13 weeks). Comparable sales for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2017 increased 1.8% compared to a comparable sales decrease of 7.5% in the first quarter of 2016. Net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $4.4 million, or ($0.18) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million, or ($0.08) per diluted share, in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. 

At April 29, 2017, the Company had cash and current marketable securities of $76.5 million, compared to cash and current marketable securities of $62.1 million at April 30, 2016. The increase in cash and current marketable securities was driven by cash generated through operations partially offset by capital expenditures, stock repurchases and cash used in the acquisition of Fast Times.

Rick Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Zumiez Inc., stated, "The combination of our authentic brand positioning, on-trend merchandise assortments, engaging sales experiences and advanced omni-channel capabilities contributed to first quarter comparable sales that were towards the high-end of our guidance range. Our teams are doing a good job striking a balance between achieving near-term targets in a challenging retail environment and executing strategies that are laying the foundation for long-term profitable growth. I am confident we are on the right course to grow both sales and earnings to generate value for our shareholders."

May 2017 Sales

Total net sales for the four-week period ended May 27, 2017 increased 6.5% to $53.2 million, compared to $50.0 million for the four-week period ended May 28, 2016. The Company's comparable sales increased 3.3% for the four-week period ended May 27, 2017 compared to a comparable sales decrease of 7.6% for the four-week period ended May 28, 2016. 

Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Outlook

The Company is introducing guidance for the three months ending July 29, 2017. Net sales are projected to be in the range of $185 to $189 million resulting in net loss per diluted share of approximately -$0.06 to -$0.11. This guidance is based on an anticipated comparable sales increase in the 1% to 3% range for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company currently intends to open approximately 19 new stores in fiscal 2017, including up to 3 stores in Canada, 4 stores in Europe and 2 stores in Australia.

A conference call will be held today to discuss first quarter fiscal 2017 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 28875361. 

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 May 27, 2017 we operated 690 stores, including 603 in the United States, 51 in Canada, and 30 in Europe and 6 in Australia. We operate under the names Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times. Additionally, we operate ecommerce web sites at www.zumiez.com, www.blue-tomato.com and https://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 January 28, 2017 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 LOSS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
			April 29, 2017		% of Sales			April 30, 2016		% of Sales
Net sales		$	181,155		100.0%		$	172,970		100.0%
Cost of goods sold			129,106		71.3%			123,012		71.1%
Gross profit			52,049		28.7%			49,958		28.9%
Selling, general and administrative expenses			58,283		32.2%			53,899		31.2%
Operating loss			(6,234)		(3.5%)			(3,941)		(2.3%)
Interest income, net			82		0.1%			31		0.0%
Other (expense) income, net			(450)		(0.2%)			499		0.3%
Loss before income taxes			(6,602)		(3.6%)			(3,411)		(2.0%)
Benefit from income taxes			(2,154)		(1.1%)			(1,274)		(0.7%)
Net loss		$	(4,448)		(2.5%)		$	(2,137)		(1.3%)
Basic loss per share		$	(0.18)				$	(0.08)
Diluted loss per share		$	(0.18)				$	(0.08)
Weighted average shares used in computation of loss per share:
	Basic		24,580					25,185
	Diluted		24,580					25,185

ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
		April 29,			January 28,			April 30,
		2017			2017			2016
Assets		(Unaudited)							(Unaudited)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	22,320		$	20,247		$	16,890
Marketable securities			54,175			58,579			45,236
Receivables			13,992			12,538			13,234
Inventories			122,406			106,924			112,971
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			13,162			13,075			12,282
	Total current assets		226,055			211,363			200,613
Fixed assets, net			132,582			129,651			138,156
Goodwill			56,761			56,001			56,157
Intangible assets, net			14,816			14,610			12,313
Deferred tax assets, net			9,061			7,041			6,362
Other long-term assets			8,161			8,017			8,547
	Total long-term assets		221,381			215,320			221,535
	Total assets	$	447,436		$	426,683		$	422,148
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable		$	53,394		$	25,529		$	44,922
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes			11,410			14,914			10,074
Income taxes payable			67			1,866			28
Deferred rent and tenant allowances			8,425			8,344			8,229
Other liabilities			22,501			22,944			20,863
	Total current liabilities		95,797			73,597			84,116
Long-term deferred rent and tenant allowances			41,181			41,066			43,932
Other long-term liabilities			4,889			4,969			4,800
	Total long-term liabilities		46,070			46,035			48,732
	Total liabilities		141,867			119,632			132,848
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, no par value, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding			--			--			--
Common stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 25,196 shares issued and outstanding at April 29, 2017, 24,945 shares issued and outstanding at January 28, 2017, and 25,330 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2016			142,460			140,984			136,028
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(14,998)			(16,488)			(10,260)
Retained earnings			178,107			182,555			163,532
	Total shareholders' equity		305,569			307,051			289,300
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	447,436		$	426,683		$	422,148

ZUMIEZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			April 29, 2017			April 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss			$	(4,448	)	$	(2,137	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion				6,660			7,222
Deferred taxes				(2,033	)		(1,586	)
Stock-based compensation expense				1,278			1,035
Other				385			(176	)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
		Receivables		(135	)		548
		Inventories		(15,408	)		(13,125	)
		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(209	)		(545	)
		Trade accounts payable		27,919			22,617
		Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		(3,525	)		(2,523	)
		Income taxes payable		(3,199	)		(5,145	)
		Deferred rent and tenant allowances		328			(139	)
		Other liabilities		(2,946	)		(3,341	)
Net cash provided by operating activities				4,667			2,705
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to fixed assets				(7,117	)		(4,485	)
Purchases of marketable securities and other investments				(20,006	)		(26,854	)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments				24,370			13,761
Net cash used in investing activities				(2,753	)		(17,578	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock				-			(12,248	)
Proceeds from issuance and exercise of stock-based awards				370			526
Payments for tax withholdings on equity awards				(172	)		(121	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities				198			(11,843	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents				(39	)		443
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				2,073			(26,273	)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			20,247			43,163
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	22,320		$	16,890
	Supplemental disclosure on cash flow information:
	Cash paid during the period for income taxes		$	3,074		$	5,470
	Accrual for purchases of fixed assets			3,601			3,309
	Accrual for repurchase of common stock			-			341