Since it joined the list
$ZUMZ landed on the list 2026-03-03, down 20.7% from its 52-week high that day — now down -20.1%.
That's 21.7 percentage points deeper than the day it joined.
Decline from the 52-week high as it stood on 2026-03-03 (fixed anchor) → today. Split-adjusted, Alpaca. Observed history, not a forecast.
Structural break signals
ZUMZ qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about ZUMZ.
ZUMZ qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -20.1% from its rolling 252-day high.
Alongside that decline, our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames — moderate or strong time-frame-continuity (TFC) alignment — so the ticker also carries a Recovering badge. The two readings coexist: the tier tells you how deep the damage is, the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. Recovering is not a buy signal; it's a structural read.
Broken Stocks stops here — it flags the structure, it doesn't build the upside case. Working out whether ZUMZ's turn is investable is what our sister tool does: ConvictionEdge — triple-engine conviction research on names showing a recovery signal.
Upstream TFC read: strong alignment, current phase daily. Last bar types — daily 2U (green), weekly 2U (green), monthly 1 (green).
Earnings on file: 2026-06-04. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
Sector context · Consumer Cyclical
132 other Consumer Cyclical tickers are on Broken Stocks.
Worst in sector: FLUT (-69.5%). Least-bad: LEG (-20.1%). See all Consumer Cyclical listings →
Questions about ZUMZ
What people ask.
Why is ZUMZ on Broken Stocks?
ZUMZ qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -20.1% from its rolling 252-day high of $31.70, set on 2025-12-08 — 171d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for ZUMZ?
Recovering means our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames (moderate or strong time-frame continuity). It coexists with the decline tier — ZUMZ is still Watch because the rolling-252-day decline hasn't healed, but a bullish setup has formed inside that decline. The two readings answer different questions: the tier tells you how deep the damage is; the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. It's not a buy recommendation.
Is ZUMZ a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. ZUMZ is down -20.1% from its 52-week high, which qualifies for the Watch tier but is shallower than the falling-knife pattern. It's an early-stage decline rather than a sharp breakdown.
Is ZUMZ a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is ZUMZ trading inside its 52-week range?
At $25.32, ZUMZ sits 68.6% of the way from its 52-week low ($11.41) to its 52-week high ($31.70). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has ZUMZ been declining?
The current 20.1% decline accrued over 171d, which annualizes to roughly -42.9% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does ZUMZ compare to its sector?
There are 132 other Consumer Cyclical tickers on Broken Stocks: 50 Red, 41 Amber, 41 Watch, with 83 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -34.1% — ZUMZ's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does ZUMZ's earnings date affect its tier?
No. Tiering is decided purely by decline depth and recency of the rolling-high date. The earnings date on file (2026-06-04) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.