Victoria's Secret, Hewlett Packard Enterprise And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

U.S. stock futures are up, with key stocks to watch including Victoria's Secret, expected to report a quarterly loss, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which posted mixed Q4 results and weak Q1 guidance. MoneyHero Ltd. is anticipated to report a loss, while Cooper Companies and Zumiez Inc. reported strong earnings, boosting their stock prices in after-hours trading.

Zumiez Reports Strong Q3 Sales Growth and Profit

Zumiez reported strong Q3 sales growth, with net sales rising to $239.1 million from $222.5 million last year. Net income improved significantly to $9.2 million from $1.2 million. Gross profit increased to $89.8 million, and operating profit reached $11.8 million, despite a year-to-date net loss of $6.2 million. The company remains optimistic about future performance, focusing on customer engagement and operational efficiencies.

Apparel retailer Zumiez Q3 sales beat expectations

Zumiez Q3 net sales rose 7.5% year-over-year, beating analyst expectations. EPS increased to $0.55 from $0.06, aided by one-time tax benefits. The company repurchased 0.3 million shares at $18.61 per share. For Q4, Zumiez projects net sales between $291 million and $296 million, EPS of $0.97 to $1.07, and operating margins between 8.0% and 8.5%. The Q3 results were driven by high-single digit comparable sales growth and strong North American sales. Analysts rate the stock as 'hold' with a median 12-month price target of $18.00.

Zumiez | 8-K: FY2026 Q3 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 239.13 M

Zumiez Inc. Q3 EPS rises to USD 0.55, up over 9 times year-on-year

Zumiez Inc.'s Q3 financial results show a significant increase in EPS to USD 0.55, up over 9 times from last year. Net sales rose by 7.5% to USD 239.1 million, with comparable sales up 7.6%. North American sales grew by 10%. The company attributes improved profitability to strong full-price selling and effective expense management.