Zumiez profit rises 25% in Q4, beats Street

Everett, Wash. -- Teen retailer Zumiez Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the fourth quarter increased 24.9% to $18.7 million, from $15 million a year earlier, boosted by better margins. Revenue rose 18% to $183.9 million, edging Wall Street’s expected $183 million in revenue. The company has now surpassed analyst estimates for four quarters in a row.