Apparel Retailers Show Resilience Amidst Tariff Uncertainty: Zumiez, American Eagle Lead the Way

Apparel retailer stocks, including Zumiez, reported strong Q2 earnings, with revenues beating analysts' estimates by 1.1% and next quarter's revenue guidance in line. However, share prices have declined, averaging a 5.9% drop since the latest earnings results. Zumiez reported revenues of $214.3 million, up 1.9% YoY, exceeding analysts' expectations by 1.4%. The company's CEO expressed optimism about prospects for the holiday season, but noted uncertainty around tariffs and consumer demand.