Columbia Sportswear (COLM)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-09-04
$57.72-0.12%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - ManufacturersSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · COLM
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks COLM against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6943).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 0% of the last 1 guided quarters · -13.6% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue executing the ACCELERATE multi-year growth strategy to elevate the Columbia brand, attract younger consumers, and drive profitable growth.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. Management consistently highlights progress and traction of the ACCELERATE Growth Strategy, emphasizing growth in Columbia brand footwear and international markets. Revenue showed modest growth: net sales increased 2% in 2026-Q2 vs 2025-Q2 ($614.4M vs $605.2M), with international growth offsetting U.S. softness. The trajectory shows delivering early signs of growth momentum aligned with management's stated strategy.
“We continue to see encouraging signs of progress with our ACCELERATE Growth Strategy.”
“It9s increasingly clear that the Columbia ACCELERATE Growth Strategy is gaining traction.”
“Early signs of momentum indicating that the Columbia ACCELERATE Growth Strategy is resonating with consumers.”
“ACCELERATE Growth Strategy is a multi-year effort centered around consumer-centric shifts.”
Continue paying a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share to shareholders.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. The company consistently declared and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share from 2025-Q3 through 2026-Q2. This steady dividend reflects management's commitment to returning capital to shareholders with no changes in dividend amount during this period.
Target gross margin expansion to 52.1-52.3% of net sales for full year 2026, including benefits from tariff refunds.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Gross margin expanded significantly in 2026-Q2 to 58.3% from 49.1% in 2025-Q2, largely due to a 980 basis point benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds. Management raised full year 2026 gross margin guidance to 52.1%-52.3%, up from prior 50.3%-50.5%. The trajectory shows delivering margin improvement driven by tariff refunds, partially offset by channel profitability challenges.
Keep capital expenditures in the range of $65 to $75 million for the full year 2026, consistent with prior years.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Capital expenditures totaled $25.8 million in first half 2026, slightly below $30.0 million in first half 2025. Management maintains guidance for full year 2026 capex of $65 to $75 million, consistent with prior years. The trajectory shows stable capital spending aligned with stated plans.
“Capital expenditures planned to be $65 to $75 million for 2026, unchanged.”
Provide updated full year 2026 financial guidance including net sales, gross margin, operating income, EPS, and cash flow.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management updated full year 2026 financial outlook multiple times, raising EPS guidance from $3.55-$4.00 to $4.45-$4.90 and maintaining net sales growth guidance of 1.0%-3.0%. These updates reflect tariff refunds and macroeconomic factors. The trajectory shows management actively revising guidance to reflect current conditions.
Over the trailing year it converted 2.88x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated robust grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 45% for the rest of the cohort, n=3652).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
15 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 48% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2538).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Board approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable on September 3, 2026.”
“Board approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable on June 4, 2026.”
“Board approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable on March 20, 2026.”
“Board approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable on December 2025.”
“Gross margin guidance updated to 52.1% to 52.3% including tariff refunds.”
“Gross margin guidance of 50.3% to 50.5%, including impact of temporary tariffs.”
“Gross margin expected to contract 70 to 50 basis points to 49.8% to 50.0% in 2026.”
“Capital expenditures planned in the range of $65 to $75 million for 2026.”
“Capital expenditures planned to be $65 to $75 million for 2026, roughly in-line with prior years.”
“Updated full year 2026 financial outlook reflecting tariff refunds and macroeconomic headwinds.”
“Updated earnings guidance for 2026 based in part on temporary improvement in U.S. tariff rates.”
“Provided full year 2026 financial outlook including net sales growth of 1.0 to 3.0 percent.”