Columbia Sportswear Company COLM
- Market cap
- $2.9B
- P/E
- 14.9×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 43.94 | 51.56 | 70.36 | 80.46 | 51.82 | 84.19 | 65.02 | 66.01 | 73.04 | 47.47 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 63.55 | 72.54 | 95.74 | 109.74 | 101.45 | 114.98 | 101.64 | 98.32 | 91.30 | 92.88 |
High Price
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| 6,023 | 6,188 | 6,511 | 8,900 | 7,275 | 8,325 | 9,450 | 10,070 | 9,780 | 9,620 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,377 | 2,466 | 2,802 | 3,042 | 2,502 | 3,126 | 3,464 | 3,487 | 3,369 | 3,397 |
Revenue
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| 46.71% | 47.04% | 49.47% | 49.82% | 48.93% | 51.58% | 49.39% | 49.61% | 50.20% | 50.53% |
Gross Margin
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| 257 | 267 | 361 | 405 | 140 | 452 | 397 | 326 | 298 | 230 |
EBT
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| 10.81% | 10.82% | 12.87% | 13.33% | 5.58% | 14.44% | 11.47% | 9.35% | 8.85% | 6.76% |
EBT Margin
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| 198 | 112 | 275 | 330 | 108 | 354 | 311 | 251 | 223 | 177 |
Net Income
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| 60 | 60 | 58 | 122 | 147 | 116 | 55 | 58 | 56 | 57 |
Depreciation
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| 34.11 | 35.35 | 40.26 | 44.85 | 37.69 | 47.41 | 55.20 | 56.95 | 57.75 | 62.13 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.75 | 1.51 | 3.85 | 4.87 | 1.63 | 5.37 | 4.96 | 4.11 | 3.83 | 3.24 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.95 | 4.89 | 4.16 | 4.21 | 4.16 | 5.37 | (0.40) | 10.39 | 8.42 | 5.17 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.72) | (0.76) | (0.94) | (1.82) | (0.43) | (0.53) | (0.93) | (0.89) | (1.03) | (1.21) |
Capex/Sh
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| 3.23 | 4.13 | 3.22 | 2.39 | 3.73 | 4.85 | (1.33) | 9.50 | 7.39 | 3.96 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 22.70 | 23.69 | 24.28 | 27.26 | 27.61 | 30.17 | 30.85 | 31.66 | 30.52 | 31.28 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 55 |
Shares
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| 20.73 | 48.37 | 21.73 | 20.53 | 53.50 | 18.08 | 17.83 | 19.21 | 21.63 | 16.90 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.67 | 2.07 | 2.09 | 2.23 | 2.32 | 2.06 | 1.61 | 1.39 | 1.45 | 0.89 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.51 | 3.08 | 3.46 | 3.67 | 3.16 | 3.23 | 2.87 | 2.51 | 2.75 | 1.76 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.44 | 1.76 | 1.84 | 2.13 | 2.14 | 1.87 | 1.57 | 1.27 | 1.31 | 0.75 |
EV/Sales
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| 15.24 | 15.07 | 23.01 | 40.02 | 21.68 | 18.30 | (65.00) | 7.59 | 10.21 | 11.74 |
EV/FCF
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| 275 | 341 | 290 | 285 | 276 | 354 | (25) | 636 | 491 | 283 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (50) | (53) | (66) | (124) | (29) | (35) | (58) | (55) | (60) | (66) |
Capex
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| 225 | 288 | 224 | 162 | 247 | 320 | (84) | 582 | 431 | 217 |
FCF
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| 1,049 | 1,196 | 1,192 | 1,245 | 1,303 | 1,434 | 1,398 | 1,418 | 1,242 | 1,212 |
Working Cap'
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| 14 | — | — | 372 | 353 | 318 | 311 | — | — | — |
Total Debt
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| (538) | (768) | (715) | (316) | (439) | (577) | (120) | (765) | (815) | (791) |
Net Debt
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| 1,582 | 1,652 | 1,690 | 1,849 | 1,833 | 1,989 | 1,936 | 1,939 | 1,780 | 1,710 |
Sh' Equity
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| 9.94% | 4.97% | 11.71% | 12.47% | 3.75% | 12.00% | 10.18% | 8.39% | 7.55% | 6.00% |
ROA
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| 15.36% | 18.59% | 22.48% | 16.09% | 6.15% | 19.93% | 13.53% | 16.52% | 17.54% | 14.08% |
ROIC
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| 12.80% | 6.50% | 16.05% | 18.67% | 5.87% | 18.53% | 15.87% | 12.98% | 12.01% | 10.16% |
ROE
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|---|---|---|---|
| UAA Under Armour, Inc. | $1.9B | 0.0× | Compare |
| VFC V.F. Corporation | $5.4B | 19.9× | Compare |
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Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) key facts
- Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) is an Apparel Manufacturing company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Columbia Sportswear Company’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $3.4 billion, up 0.85% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $177.2 million, or $3.24 per share (basic), a net margin of 5.22%.
- As of September 25, 2026, COLM traded at $57.60, a market capitalization of $2.9 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 14.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.9× sales.
- Columbia Sportswear Company pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share, a yield of 1.52%, with a payout ratio of 25.7%.
- Return on equity was 10.2% and debt-to-equity 0.00.
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Latest News
25 Sep
Columbia Sportswear faces muted revenue growth, weaker free cash flow margins, and declining returns on capital, weighing on sentiment for COLM. The stock has slipped about 10.7% over the last 90 days but is up 2.8% year-to-date and up 11.8% over 1 year. One valuation narrative argues the shares are about 18% undervalued, with a fair value near $69.83 vs a recent close around $57.60, framing the pullback as a pricing gap. A rival view points to a P/E of 14.3x versus a 12.9x fair, suggesting the stock may be relatively expensive on that metric even as the sector trades higher. Headwinds cited include tariff and trade-policy uncertainty raising input costs by an estimated $35–$40 million in 2025, narrowing gross and net margins, and ongoing competition in digital/DTC, plus weakness in U.S. e‑commerce. Management's planned website refresh could help, but earnings visibility remains murky through 2026. Tariff-driven margin pressure and DTC/e-commerce competition could materially alter COLM's earnings and investor sentiment.
3 Sep
Columbia Sportswear reports order growth that supports an undervalued stock narrative, highlighting positive demand trends against current market valuation. Order growth signals moderate influence on financial performance and market sentiment without indicating transformative shifts.
2 Sep
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) reports Q2 earnings, triggering buy, sell or hold evaluation based on results and outlook. Q2 earnings and stock recommendation directly shape COLM valuation and investor positioning.
Columbia Sportswear Spring 2027 product book questions if footwear can drive company growth. Footwear emphasis in 2027 lineup may moderately affect growth outlook and market views.
3 Aug
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results and business outlook. Earnings call transcript discloses performance metrics and guidance that can shift investor views and stock trajectory.
Tariff recovery drives major profit increase for Columbia Sportswear in Q2. Q2 profit surge from tariff recovery signals improved financials but limited long-term strategic shift.
31 Jul
Columbia Sportswear Q2 results highlight international growth offset by US market caution and supply chain risks that may pressure margins and inventory management. Q2 international gains alongside US caution and supply risks point to moderate effects on financial performance and operations.
Columbia Sportswear met Q2 earnings estimates and raised its profit outlook. Meeting estimates with raised profit outlook signals moderately better near-term financial performance for Columbia Sportswear.
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) could be 11% undervalued after raising 2026 guidance. Raised 2026 guidance improves long-term earnings outlook and supports higher stock valuation.
30 Jul
Columbia Sportswear Company held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Q2 2026 earnings call delivers core financial metrics and guidance that directly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operations, and outlook. Earnings call provides updates on performance and strategy that may shift near-term market views.
Columbia Sportswear Q2 earnings key metrics detail revenue trends, profit margins, and operational results for the period. Q2 earnings metrics provide moderate visibility into financial performance without major strategic or competitive shifts.
Columbia Sportswear Q2 earnings call highlighted revenue figures, gross margin trends, inventory levels, and management commentary on consumer demand and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings updates supply fresh financial metrics that can shift near-term sentiment and valuation without signaling structural change.
Columbia Sportswear reported a Q2 loss while beating revenue estimates. Q2 loss offset by revenue beat indicates moderate effects on near-term financial outlook and investor views.
Columbia Sportswear beat revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026 earnings. Quarterly revenue beat signals modestly stronger sales but does not alter long-term company trajectory.
Columbia Sportswear Company reported second quarter 2026 financial results and updated its full year 2026 financial outlook. Quarterly results and outlook updates influence near-term valuation but rarely shift long-term strategy.
29 Jul
Columbia Sportswear will report quarterly earnings tomorrow, with analyst forecasts covering expected revenue, profit and guidance that may drive immediate stock reaction. Scheduled earnings release can shift short-term share price and sentiment based on results versus expectations.
27 Jul
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) nears its Q2 earnings release, with investors focused on revenue, margins, and forward guidance amid retail sector pressures. Q2 earnings preview can shift near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely alters long-term company trajectory.
15 Jul
Columbia Sportswear's ACCELERATE strategy is gaining traction with improved execution across operations and market initiatives. ACCELERATE strategy traction points to moderate gains in efficiency and positioning without indicating major trajectory shifts.
26 May
Columbia Sportswear expands international operations and marketing to accelerate sales growth outside the United States. Overseas expansion strategies directly support higher revenue and improved global positioning for Columbia Sportswear.
14 May
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) reported disappointing earnings, but emerging signs offer reasons for hope in future performance. Disappointing earnings impact financial performance moderately, tempered by hopeful indicators for recovery.
13 May
Analysts upgraded Columbia Sportswear (COLM) to Strong Buy rating, highlighting improved outlook, robust fundamentals, and significant upside potential for the stock amid favorable market conditions. Analyst upgrade to Strong Buy expected to moderately boost investor sentiment and short-term stock performance without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
5 May
Columbia Sportswear's Q1 results topped guidance due to early wholesale shipments. Q1 earnings beat on early shipments delivers significant positive signal for financial performance and investor sentiment.
4 May
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) released its Q2 2025 earnings call transcript, detailing quarterly financial results, management commentary, and forward-looking guidance. Q2 2025 earnings transcript discloses financial performance, operational updates, and guidance that could significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Columbia Sportswear hikes dividends and launches buybacks, but higher tariffs could alter the investment case. Dividend hikes and buybacks demonstrate financial confidence while tariffs risk cost increases, signaling significant impact on trajectory.
3 May
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Q1 results show robust international growth offsetting U.S. demand weakness, amid escalating tariff threats and supply chain vulnerabilities. International growth mitigates U.S. softness but tariff and supply chain risks create moderate headwinds to financial performance.
1 May
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, management commentary, and outlook. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and guidance significantly influencing COLM's trajectory and investor sentiment.
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Q1 earnings beat estimates, fueled by continued international strength. Q1 earnings beat and international strength boost financial performance and investor sentiment significantly.
Columbia Sportswear Company released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial performance, revenue, and future outlook. Q1 2026 earnings call summary discloses key financial metrics and guidance directly impacting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights navigating challenges through strategic measures amid market pressures. Q1 2026 earnings highlights detail challenges and strategies directly affecting financial performance and investor sentiment.