Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Stock Price & Analysis
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) closed at USD 62.07 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.30% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 59.51; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 59.54–62.25 on volume of 611,343 shares. Market capitalization is $3.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 47.47–69.06 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (COLM)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.41B, net income $206M (6.0% margin), free cash flow $321M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 15.4x (avg 19.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 70.2 (range 47–92).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +16.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -32.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.28, revenue estimate $939M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (COLM)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.13B | $3.46B | $3.49B | $3.37B | $3.40B | $3.41B |
| Gross profit | $1.61B | $1.71B | $1.73B | $1.69B | $1.72B | — |
| Operating income | $451M | $393M | $310M | $271M | $207M | $257M |
| Net income | $354M | $311M | $251M | $223M | $177M | $206M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.33 | $4.95 | $4.09 | $3.82 | $3.24 | — |
| Free cash flow | $320M | -$83.7M | $582M | $431M | $217M | $321M |
| Gross margin | 51.6% | 49.4% | 49.6% | 50.2% | 50.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 14.4% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Net margin | 11.3% | 9.0% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Revenue growth | +25.0% | +10.8% | +0.7% | -3.4% | +0.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $895M | $431M | $765M | $815M | $791M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (COLM)
P/E 15.4x · P/S 0.9x · P/FCF 9.9x · P/B 2.0x · FCF yield 10.11% · Earnings yield 6.48% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.00% · Buyback yield (TTM) 6.90%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 17.0x, Dec 2024 22.0x, Dec 2023 19.4x.
Analysts (COLM)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 70.2 (low 47, high 92).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Stifel | Target lowered | Buy | $70 → $67 |
| 2026-07-31 | BTIG | Reiterated | Buy | $80 |
| 2026-07-22 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $67 → $68 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (COLM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +16.2% | -32.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +16.2% | -7.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.0% | 29.4% |
| Max drawdown | -19.1% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -51.0% (Nov 2021→Oct 2025) |
COLM analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.28 | $1.55 | -17.3% | $938.6M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.24 | $2.04 | +9.8% | $1.12B | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.71 | $3.85 | +22.2% | $3.46B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.18 | $4.23 | -1.3% | $3.57B | 8 |
COLM options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±9.1% (±$5.68) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 29, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 39.3% | ±9.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 39.7% | ±12.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 37.8% | ±14.3% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 37.7% | ±20.3% |
30-day implied volatility 39.5% vs 28.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 62.07 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.30% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 59.51 |
| Open | USD 59.54 |
| Day Range | USD 59.54 – 62.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 47.47 – 69.06 |
| Volume | 611,343 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.18B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (COLM)
Nexqual's technical model rates COLM "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 64.19 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 57.93) |
| MACD | 0.82 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (COLM)
Wall Street analysts rate COLM "Hold" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 70.2 (range USD 47–92), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 70.2 |
| High Target | USD 92 |
| Low Target | USD 47 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (COLM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $938.57M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.52 vs est -0.39 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.65 vs est 0.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.73 vs est 1.19 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.95 vs est 1.17 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (COLM)
| Total Revenue | $3.41B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.50% |
| Gross Margin | +52.15% |
| Operating Margin | +5.03% |
| Profit Margin | +6.05% |
| ROE | +12.66% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.29 |
| Current Ratio | 2.49 |
| Total Cash | $624.60M |
| Total Debt | $461.24M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $321.30M (9.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (COLM)
Nexqual rates Columbia Sportswear Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.9% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 52%, operating 5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $625M cash vs $461M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $321M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 6.3% |
Ownership (COLM)
| Insider Ownership | +58.05% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +52.68% |
| Shares Outstanding | 51.19M |
| Float | 24.92M |
| Short % of Float | +17.50% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (COLM)
Columbia Sportswear Company is led by Timothy P. Boyle, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Timothy P. Boyle |
|---|---|
| President | Peter J. Bragdon |
| Executive VP & CFO | Jim A. Swanson |
| Executive VP & COO | Lisa A. Kulok |
| President of Columbia Brand | Joseph P. Boyle |
Major Backers & Investors (COLM)
Notable institutional backers of Columbia Sportswear Company include AQR Capital Management, LLC, JPMorgan, American Century Companies Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.68% |
| JPMorgan | 2.54% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1.94% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.9% |
| Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, LLC | 1.5% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1.43% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.81% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.73% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.92% |
| State Street | 1.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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