Columbia Sportswear Co
XMUN:CUW

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Columbia Sportswear Co
XMUN:CUW
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Price: 49 EUR Market Closed
Market Cap: €3B

Columbia Sportswear Co
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Columbia Sportswear makes outdoor clothing, shoes, and gear for people who spend time hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, and traveling in bad weather. Its main brands include Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna, which cover different price points and uses, from everyday outerwear to more technical sports apparel. The company sells to outdoor shoppers, athletes, and families who want practical gear that works in wet, cold, or rugged conditions. The company makes money by selling products through wholesale partners such as sporting goods and outdoor stores, as well as through its own retail stores and online channels. It designs and markets the products under its own brand names, then earns most of its income when those products are sold to consumers. It also uses licensing and other brand-related arrangements in some markets. What makes Columbia’s business different is that it sits at the branded end of the outdoor industry. It does not manufacture raw materials or sell generic clothing; it builds recognizable consumer brands around performance, comfort, and weather protection. That gives it a role between outdoor product makers and the stores or websites that sell to the final customer.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q2 2026
Call Date
Jul 30, 2026
AI Summary
Q2 2026

Revenue: Net sales rose 2% to $614 million, beating guidance, helped by strong international growth and global e-commerce, while the U.S. remained pressured.

Margins: Reported gross margin expanded sharply to 58.3% because of tariff refunds, but excluding that one-time item it slipped 50 basis points on higher promotions and tariff pressure.

Outlook: Management raised full-year operating margin and EPS guidance, but kept sales guidance at 1% to 3% growth and sounded more cautious on the second half because of tariffs, shipping delays and weaker consumer demand.

U.S. Weakness: The U.S. business declined 4%, with soft store traffic, higher discounts and lower wholesale orders offset only partly by better e-commerce and conversion.

International Strength: International markets continued to carry the company, led by growth in China, Japan, Korea, Europe and distributor markets.

Strategy: Management said the Accelerate strategy is starting to show progress, especially in footwear, younger consumers and brand marketing, but said it will take more time to shift the U.S. brand perception.

Order Book: Spring '27 order visibility was stronger than before, with roughly 90% of orders in hand and low single-digit to mid-single-digit wholesale growth expected for the first half of next year.

Key Financials
Net sales
$614 million
Gross margin
58.3%
Earnings per share
$0.52
U.S. net sales
down 4%
International business
up 9%
LAP net sales
up 13%
Japan net sales
up low double-digit percent
Korea net sales
up low double-digit percent
Canada net sales
down high single-digit percent
Columbia brand net sales
up 1%
SOREL net sales
down 14%
PrAna net sales
up 14%
Mountain Hardware net sales
up 6%
Inventories
down 6%
Cash and short-term investments
$625 million
Debt
$0
Q3 sales guidance
down 1.5% to flat
Q3 EPS guidance
$1.15 to $1.35
Full-year sales guidance
1% to 3% growth
Full-year operating margin guidance
8.5% to 9.3%
Full-year diluted EPS guidance
$4.40 to $4.90
Spring '27 order book
roughly 90% of orders in hand
Second-half shipment shift
north of $30 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Timothy P. Boyle
Chairman, CEO & President
No Bio Available
Mr. Jim A. Swanson
Executive VP & CFO
No Bio Available
Mr. Peter J. Bragdon
Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
No Bio Available
Mr. Joseph P. Boyle
Executive VP & Columbia Brand President
No Bio Available
Mr. Steven M. Potter
Executive VP & Chief Digital Information Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Andrew Shuler Burns CFA
Director of Investor Relations & Competitive Intelligence
No Bio Available
Ms. Mary Ellen Glynn
Senior Director of Corporate Communications
No Bio Available
Ms. Richelle T. Luther
Executive VP of Corporate Affairs & Chief Human Resource Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Lisa A. Kulok
Executive VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael W. Blackford
Senior VP & Chief Product Officer for Columbia Brand
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
OREGON
Portland
14375 NW Science Park Dr
Contacts
+15039854000
www.columbia.com