
COLM Stock Forecast & Price Target
COLM Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Columbia Sportswear Co is positioned for a positive financial outlook due to a healthier gross margin, which expanded by 44 basis points year-over-year to 51.6%, bolstered by improved channel profitability and lean inventory levels. The company's wholesale segment constitutes 52% of total revenue and is expected to benefit from strengthening supply and demand dynamics, particularly in the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions, where sales have grown by 8%. Additionally, favorable seasonal weather has contributed to strong sell-through rates for outerwear, enhancing overall product performance and positioning the company for successful revenue progression into Fall 2026.
Bears say
Columbia Sportswear Co's first-quarter 2026 diluted EPS guidance of $0.29-$0.37 fell short of the market's expectation of $0.57, primarily due to lower sales and disappointing operating margin outlook. The company anticipates a slight sales decline of -0.4% in 2025, alongside a projected gross margin contraction attributed to ongoing tariff uncertainties and significant declines in US wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales due to inventory issues and clearance store closures. The financial forecast indicates further risks if the revitalization efforts of the core Columbia brand do not succeed, hinting at potential downward pressure on the stock price.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Columbia Sportswear Company and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
COLM Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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