Zumiez reports strong Q4, profit jumps

<p>A quick summary of Zumiez just released earnings. I’ll have a more in-depth report later from the conference call.</p> <h2>Q4 results</h2> <p>Sales: up 5.6% to $132.4 million</p> <p>Same store sales: down 1.7% vs. a drop of 13.4% the same period last year.</p> <p>Net income: up 39% to $8.8 million, including charges</p> <h2>Fiscal 2009 results</h2> <p>Sales: down 0.3% to $407.6 million</p> <p>Same store sales: down 10% vs. a 6.5% drop in 2008</p> <p>Net income: down 47% to $9.1 million, including several charges</p> <p>Cash and securities: $108.1 million</p>