8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 14, 2007

Hot Topic, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California	0-28784	77-0198182
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

18305 E. San Jose Avenue City of Industry, California	91748
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (626) 839-4681

Not Applicable.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release that Hot Topic, Inc. issued on March 14, 2007 containing certain financial information for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the corresponding exhibit are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Hot Topic, Inc. dated March 14, 2007.

[Remainder of page intentionally left blank; signature on following page.]

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HOT TOPIC, INC.
By:	/s/ JAMES MCGINTY
	James McGinty Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 14, 2007

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Hot Topic, Inc. on March 14, 2007.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

** NEWS RELEASE **

HOT TOPIC, INC. REPORTS 4th QUARTER EARNINGS

OF $0.20 PER DILUTED SHARE

CITY of INDUSTRY, CA, March 14, 2007 — Hot Topic, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: HOTT), today announced that net earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2006 (14 weeks ended February 3, 2007) were $8.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with $10.6 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2005 (13 weeks ended January 28, 2006).

As previously reported, total sales for the 14 weeks ended February 3, 2007 increased 4% to $240.5 million compared to $230.4 million for the 13 week period ended January 28, 2006. Comparable store sales decreased 5.3% for the fourth quarter of 2006. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2006, fourth quarter comparable store sales are compared to the corresponding 14 week period ended February 4, 2006.

Results for the fourth quarter of 2006 include an asset impairment charge of $2.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in selling, general and administrative expenses in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. The fourth quarter 2006 results also include approximately $0.01 per diluted share of stock-based compensation.

Fourth quarter of 2005 results included an asset impairment charge of $1.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in selling, general and administrative expenses. The fourth quarter of 2005 results also included other income of $3.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, associated with gift card breakage.

At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the company operated 694 Hot Topic stores and 131 Torrid stores compared to 663 Hot Topic stores and 120 Torrid stores at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the company opened a total of 2 Hot Topic stores and 2 Torrid stores and closed 1 Hot Topic store. The company also remodeled or relocated 2 Hot Topic stores during the quarter.

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year end business trends, guidance and other matters is scheduled for today at 4:30 PM Eastern time. The conference call number is 866-700-0133, pass code “Hot Topic”, and will be accessible to all interested parties. The conference call will also be webcast at www.earnings.com. A replay will be available at 888-286-8010, pass code 94816544, for approximately two weeks.

Hot Topic, Inc. is a national mall-based specialty retailer. Hot Topic offers apparel, accessories and gifts to young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22. Torrid, the company’s second concept, provides plus-size fashion-forward apparel and accessories that target young women principally between the ages of 15 and 29. As of March 3, 2007 the company operated 694 Hot Topic stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, 131 Torrid stores, and Internet stores www.hottopic.com and www.torrid.com.

In addition to historical information, this news release and the aforementioned conference call contain forward-looking statements, which include statements relating to financial results, guidance, projections and other financial performance, managing growth, and litigation matters and contingent liabilities. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties associated with meeting expected financial results, management of growth, relationships with mall developers and operators, the risk that available cash or mall space will not be adequate for planned expansion, fluctuations in sales and comparable store sales results, risks and uncertainties with respect to new store openings including risks associated with the company’s new store concepts and Internet stores, music and fashion trends, competition from other retailers, uncertainties generally associated with specialty retailing, the effect of economic conditions, the effect of severe weather or natural disasters, political and/or social changes or events that could negatively impact shopping patterns and/or mall traffic, litigation proceedings and contingent liabilities, as well as other risks detailed in the company’s SEC reports including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006. Historical results achieved are not necessarily indicative of the future prospects of the company, and actual results or circumstances could differ materially from the forward-looking statements.

Contact:

Hot Topic, Inc., City of Industry, CA

Mr. Jim McGinty, CFO 626-839-4681 x2675

Ms. Megan Hall, Manager of I.R. 626-839-4681 x2173

HOT TOPIC, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Fourth Quarter Ended
	Feb. 3, 2007		Jan. 28, 2006
Net sales	$	240,500	$	230,399
Cost of goods sold, including buying, distribution and occupancy costs		158,842		156,469
Gross margin		81,658		73,930
Selling, general & administrative expenses		67,192		60,052
Income from operations		14,466		13,878
Other income / expense		—		2,945
Interest income, net		530		213
Income before income taxes		14,996		17,036
Provision for income taxes		6,128		6,440
Net income	$	8,868	$	10,596
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.20	$	0.24
Diluted	$	0.20	$	0.23
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic		44,218		44,762
Diluted		44,775		45,350

	Fiscal Years Ended
	Feb. 3, 2007		Jan. 28, 2006
Net sales	$	751,558	$	725,142
Cost of goods sold, including buying, distribution and occupancy costs		502,408		488,948
Gross margin		249,150		236,194
Selling, general & administrative expenses		227,580		203,995
Income from operations		21,570		32,199
Other income / expense		—		2,945
Interest income, net		1,450		1,054
Income before income taxes		23,020		36,198
Provision for income taxes		9,394		13,779
Net income		13,626		22,419
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.31	$	0.50
Diluted	$	0.30	$	0.49
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic		44,167		44,924
Diluted		44,752		45,877

HOT TOPIC, INC.

OTHER DATA

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Fiscal Years Ended
	Feb. 3, 2007		Jan. 28, 2006
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	55,490	$	37,674
Inventory	$	73,868	$	71,160
Depreciation and amortization	$	38,941	$	32,396
Capital expenditures	$	38,617	$	69,419
Number of stores open at end of period:
Hot Topic		694		663
Torrid		131		120
Total store square footage		1,541,300		1,452,700