Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Stock Overview
Engages in the design, development, marketing, and distribution of outdoor, active, and lifestyle products in the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Columbia Sportswear Company Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$61.37 |
| 52 Week High | US$67.91 |
| 52 Week Low | US$47.47 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.06% |
| 3 Month Change | -4.45% |
| 1 Year Change | -5.47% |
| 3 Year Change | -17.02% |
| 5 Year Change | -41.21% |
| Change since IPO | 739.23% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • May 14
There May Be Reason For Hope In Columbia Sportswear's (NASDAQ:COLM) Disappointing Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Columbia Sportswear Company's ( NASDAQ:COLM ) shareholders over the last week...Seeking Alpha • May 07
Columbia Sportswear: Solid Brand, But Growth Still Uncertain
Summary Columbia Sportswear maintains strong brands and a clean balance sheet but faces stalled growth and margin pressure. Revenue growth is flat, with U.S. sales declining and international gains merely offsetting domestic weakness, limiting overall momentum. The ACCELERATE strategy and cost-saving initiatives have yet to produce meaningful top-line or margin improvements. A Hold rating is justified as valuation reflects modest growth prospects and persistent profitability challenges. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 04
COLM: Narrow Execution Cushion Will Limit Upside Despite Higher Earnings Guidance
Columbia Sportswear's analyst fair value estimate is updated from $44.00 to $47.00. Analysts point to adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the basis for the higher target range.Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 14
There May Be Reason For Hope In Columbia Sportswear's (NASDAQ:COLM) Disappointing Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Columbia Sportswear Company's ( NASDAQ:COLM ) shareholders over the last week...Seeking Alpha • May 07
Columbia Sportswear: Solid Brand, But Growth Still Uncertain
Summary Columbia Sportswear maintains strong brands and a clean balance sheet but faces stalled growth and margin pressure. Revenue growth is flat, with U.S. sales declining and international gains merely offsetting domestic weakness, limiting overall momentum. The ACCELERATE strategy and cost-saving initiatives have yet to produce meaningful top-line or margin improvements. A Hold rating is justified as valuation reflects modest growth prospects and persistent profitability challenges. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 04
COLM: Narrow Execution Cushion Will Limit Upside Despite Higher Earnings Guidance
Columbia Sportswear's analyst fair value estimate is updated from $44.00 to $47.00. Analysts point to adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the basis for the higher target range.
Narrative Update • Apr 19
COLM: Refined Earnings Outlook Will Support Improving Risk Reward Profile
Narrative Update Columbia Sportswear's analyst price target has been raised by a mid single digit dollar amount, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability and future P/E that, taken together, support a revised view of the stock's risk and reward profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Columbia Sportswear clusters around higher price targets that align with refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, profitability and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
COLM: Future Returns Will Reflect Improving Margins And Reset Expectations
The analyst price target for Columbia Sportswear has moved from $57.57 to $64.50, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a revised future P/E as key drivers behind the change. Analyst Commentary Analysts raising their price targets highlight a mix of confidence in Columbia Sportswear’s setup and caution around what the company still needs to prove.Narrative Update • Mar 22
COLM: Tighter Margin Assumptions Will Constrain Upside Despite Recent EPS Guidance
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Columbia Sportswear by $5 to $8, citing updated expectations for modestly higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a small adjustment to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions, which together support a refreshed valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Columbia Sportswear highlight a more cautious tone beneath the headline price target lifts, with several bearish analysts pointing to a tighter margin for error in the valuation framework.Narrative Update • Mar 08
COLM: Execution And Margin Risks Will Limit Repricing Despite Recent Price Hikes
Analysts raised their price target on Columbia Sportswear by $5, reflecting updated views on fair value, revenue, profit margins, and an adjusted future P/E multiple, consistent with recent target increases from several research firms. Analyst Commentary Even with the higher price targets, some bearish analysts remain cautious and are using these revisions to highlight where they see risks for Columbia Sportswear.Narrative Update • Feb 22
COLM: Higher Margins And Richer P/E Expectations Will Support Sentiment Rebound
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Columbia Sportswear reflects a modest upward reset in fair value, with recent $5 to $8 target increases from multiple firms supported by slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a cluster of bullish analysts lifting their price targets on Columbia Sportswear in increments of about $5 to $8.Narrative Update • Feb 07
COLM: Higher Margins And Conservative P/E Will Set Up Sentiment Rebound
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Columbia Sportswear by a mid single digit dollar amount, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth in the low single digits, slightly higher profit margins near 6% to 7%, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are nudging their price targets higher by mid single digit dollar amounts, reflecting updated views on Columbia Sportswear's ability to deliver low single digit revenue growth and maintain profit margins in the 6% to 7% range, while still being valued on a lower future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Feb 02
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM)?
While Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share...Narrative Update • Jan 24
COLM: Trimmed Fair Value And Soft Guidance Will Set Up Sentiment Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Columbia Sportswear to $75.00 from $79.00, citing reduced revenue growth expectations. They also note a lower Street price target of $38.00, which reflects concerns about ongoing topline challenges following a "lackluster" Q3 and a cut to FY25 sales guidance.Narrative Update • Jan 09
COLM: Persistent Topline Challenges Will Constrain Rerating Despite Branded Collaboration Efforts
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Columbia Sportswear to $39 from $38, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower discount rate, while weighing mixed Street views that range from a US$38 target with a Sell rating to a US$75 target with a Buy rating. Analyst Commentary Street views on Columbia Sportswear are split, with some seeing upside from the current share price and others highlighting ongoing business and execution risks.Narrative Update • Dec 25
COLM: Persistent Topline Weakness Will Pressure Shares Despite Recent Brand Initiatives
Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Columbia Sportswear to $38 from $40, citing weaker near term revenue growth expectations, while acknowledging that shares already reflect many of the brand's ongoing topline challenges. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research underscores a widening divide between bearish analysts, who remain focused on structural topline pressures, and more constructive voices that see valuation support after a prolonged share price decline.Narrative Update • Dec 11
COLM: Future Returns Will Reflect Persistent Demand Headwinds And Reset Expectations
Analysts modestly adjusted their price target on Columbia Sportswear, reflecting a more cautious stance. Mixed views on the company’s ability to overcome persistent topline challenges are tempering upside potential, even though some still see attractive risk or reward at current levels.Narrative Update • Nov 27
COLM: Share Performance Will Reflect Persistent Topline Pressures And Measured Recovery Prospects
Analysts have adjusted Columbia Sportswear's price target, lowering it from $40 to $38. Concerns remain about ongoing topline challenges, even as the brand's modest growth potential is acknowledged.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30
The board of Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.30 per share...Narrative Update • Nov 13
COLM: Earnings Outlook Will Reflect Ongoing Sales Pressures And Recovery Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Columbia Sportswear to $57.57 from $58.22. This revision is due to ongoing topline challenges and more cautious long-term growth projections following recent guidance and earnings updates.Analysis Article • Nov 06
Investors Can Find Comfort In Columbia Sportswear's (NASDAQ:COLM) Earnings Quality
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Columbia Sportswear Company's ( NASDAQ:COLM ) lackluster earnings report last...Analysis Article • Nov 02
Columbia Sportswear Company Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Shareholders might have noticed that Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) filed its quarterly result this time...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Share Buybacks And Brand Relaunch Will Drive Improved Risk Reward Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Columbia Sportswear to $75, citing the stock's recent underperformance and a perceived attractive risk/reward profile, even as the core brand faces challenges. Analyst Commentary Recent coverage has highlighted diverging views regarding Columbia Sportswear’s current valuation and future prospects.Narrative Update • Oct 15
Tariff Uncertainty And Climate Change Will Erode US Margins
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Columbia Sportswear by approximately $2 to $58.22. They cite what they view as an improved risk/reward outlook for the shares, despite ongoing brand challenges.Analysis Article • Aug 05
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.30
Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) will pay a dividend of $0.30 on the 4th of September. The dividend yield...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Benign Growth For Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM) Underpins Its Share Price
Columbia Sportswear Company's ( NASDAQ:COLM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12x might make it look like a buy...Analysis Article • May 01
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? Typically, we'll see the trend...Seeking Alpha • Mar 06
Columbia Sportswear: Tough To Grow In A Saturated Market
Summary Columbia Sportswear struggles to grow in a saturated North American market, making its ACCELERATE growth strategy potentially ineffective. The company has matured with flat revenues and earnings, with most of their sales coming from the US. Intense competition and reliance on wholesalers limit gross margins, making cost-cutting the primary driver for profit improvement. Shares are a hold with price target of $80. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 03
Columbia Sportswear Company's (NASDAQ:COLM) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • Feb 08
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.30
Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.30 per share on the 21st of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
Columbia Sportswear: Quarter Was Good, But Stock Suffers Because It's Expensive
Summary Columbia Sportswear Company's Q4 results showed the first revenue growth in 18 months, driven by international markets, but the stock fell. Despite positive wholesale trends and modest FY25 growth guidance, increased marketing spend and lack of product innovation indicate challenges in organic revenue growth. COLM stock's 20x P/E ratio is too high for a low-growth, moderate-margin apparel company, justifying a Hold rating until prices drop. Columbia's brand remains valuable, but without new products and consistent main brand growth, it cannot justify its current high valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 05
When Should You Buy Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM)?
While Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit...Analysis Article • Jan 18
Be Wary Of Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) And Its Returns On Capital
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? A business that's potentially in...Seeking Alpha • Dec 02
Columbia Sportswear: Undervalued, Positioned For Growth
Summary Columbia Sportswear is undervalued, with strong fabric technologies and competitive pricing, making it a buy recommendation. Despite recent subpar financial performance, Columbia has a strong dividend growth history and a decent payout ratio. Columbia's fabric technology and affordable pricing compared to competitors like The North Face and Patagonia are key business drivers. The company's dividend policy is robust, with a 25% increase from 2019 to 2024, signaling potential for future growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 22
Columbia Sportswear Company's (NASDAQ:COLM) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.6x Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) may be sending bearish...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Columbia Sportswear's (NASDAQ:COLM) Dividend Will Be $0.30
The board of Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.30 per share...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Columbia Sportswear's (NASDAQ:COLM) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ), despite the...Seeking Alpha • Nov 05
Columbia's Challenges Seem Concentrated To Sorel, But The Stock Is Still A Hold
Summary Columbia Sportswear's 3Q24 earnings were disappointing, driven by challenges in the footwear segment, particularly Sorel, leading to margin compression. Despite international growth, Columbia's stock remains a Hold due to high valuation and exposure to discretionary cycle risk. Management's ACCELERATE plan signals deeper issues, aiming to target younger consumers, innovate products, and elevate brand positioning. Columbia's stock trades at high multiples, requiring significant growth for a fair yield, making it a Hold despite strong brand value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 21
What Does Columbia Sportswear Company's (NASDAQ:COLM) Share Price Indicate?
While Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit...Analysis Article • Oct 03
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
New Narrative • Aug 30
Navigating Global Challenges With Innovation And Efficiency To Propel Revenue And Margins
Columbia Sportswear's international market strength and inventory management signal potential revenue growth, especially in fast-growing regions like China.Analysis Article • Jul 30
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.30
Columbia Sportswear Company ( NASDAQ:COLM ) will pay a dividend of $0.30 on the 29th of August. Based on this payment...Shareholder Returns
| COLM | US Luxury | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 5.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | -5.5% | -15.1% | 26.7% |
Return vs Industry: COLM exceeded the US Luxury industry which returned -15.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: COLM underperformed the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| COLM volatility | |
|---|---|
| COLM Average Weekly Movement | 4.9% |
| Luxury Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: COLM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: COLM's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 9,620 | Tim Boyle | www.columbia.com |
Columbia Sportswear Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, marketing, and distribution of outdoor, active, and lifestyle products in the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. It provides apparel, accessories, and equipment for hiking, trail running, snow, fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities. The company also offers footwear products that include hiking boots; trail running shoes; rugged cold weather boots; sandals and shoes for use in water activities; and footwear for lifestyle wear.
Columbia Sportswear Company Fundamentals Summary
| COLM fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.09b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$169.28m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.40b |
18.5x
P/E Ratio0.9x
P/S RatioIs COLM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| COLM income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.40b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.68b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.72b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.55b |
| Earnings | US$169.28m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.31 |
| Gross Margin | 50.49% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.98% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did COLM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.0%
Current Dividend Yield38%
Payout RatioDoes COLM pay a reliable dividends?
See COLM dividend history and benchmarks| Columbia Sportswear dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 21 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 04 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 1 day |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 13 days |
Does COLM pay a reliable dividends?
See COLM dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 22:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Columbia Sportswear Company is covered by 29 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jonathan Komp | Baird |
| Laurent Vasilescu | BNP Paribas |
| Alexander Perry | BofA Global Research |