COLMConsumer Cyclical · Apparel ManufacturingThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $68 — +17.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Columbia Sportswear Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (33): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (32): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COLM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $80 |
| 31 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $67 |
| 22 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $67 → $68 |
| 22 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $65 → $67 |
| 4 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $75 → $80 |
| 1 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 1 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | $44 → $47 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. COLM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Columbia Sportswear Company's Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly financial results and management commentary.
Why it matters — Investors following COLM can review the full earnings call transcript for detailed insight into the company's quarterly performance and strategic outlook.
Columbia Sportswear's second-quarter sales beat estimates as international strength offset U.S. weakness, though losses widened, and management raised its 2026 profit outlook.
Why it matters — The raised profit outlook signals management's confidence in future performance despite the current quarter's wider losses.
This Zacks article discusses Columbia Sportswear's Q2 2026 earnings, noting that revenue and EPS provide insight into the quarter's performance and compares key metrics against Wall Street estimates and the prior year's results.
Why it matters — Investors tracking COLM would care because the piece compares the company's quarterly results against analyst expectations and historical performance, indicators commonly used to gauge near-term business health.
Columbia Sportswear reported second-quarter net sales growth that exceeded its guidance, driven by international markets and e-commerce, though U.S. store traffic and consumer spending pressures continued to weigh on domestic results.
Why it matters — The results show a mixed picture for COLM, with strength in international and online channels offset by ongoing weakness in its U.S. retail footprint and consumer demand.
Columbia Sportswear reported a Q2 loss of $0.41 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to a loss of $0.19 per share a year ago.
Why it matters — The widened quarterly loss compared to the prior year signals continuing earnings pressure for COLM.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co. have a median 12-month price target of $68, with estimates ranging from $47 to $92. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co., 3 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbia Sportswear Co. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co. ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +17.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Sportswear Co. 87 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Columbia Sportswear Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for COLM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $47 to $92 over the next 12 months.
Columbia Sportswear Co. returned +11.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Columbia Sportswear Company is a leading global producer of outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Established in 1938 and headquartered in Oregon, the company is renowned for designing performance-oriented products that support hiking, trail running, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 31 July 2026): "Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Columbia Sportswear Company's Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly financial results and management commentary.
Columbia Sportswear Company is a leading global producer of outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Established in 1938 and headquartered in Oregon, the company is renowned for designing performance-oriented products that support hiking, trail running, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Over its long history, Columbia expanded from a regional hat distributor to a diversified manufacturer with a comprehensive product portfolio, including multiple brands such as Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and Prana. Its innovative approaches, such as the development of breathable waterproof fabrics and interchangeable jackets, have made the company a key player in the functional and activewear segment. Columbia Sportswear Company serves a broad customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a significant portion of its business coming from international markets. Its products are distributed through a combination of wholesale channels, direct-to-consumer retail stores, and e-commerce platforms. The company plays a central role in the consumer discretionary sector, particularly impacting the global market for outdoor and lifestyle apparel. Through consistent innovation and brand strength, Columbia Sportswear Company occupies a strategic position among the world’s most recognized outdoor manufacturers.
CEO Mr. Timothy P. Boyle · 9,620 employees · United States · https://www.columbia.com