COLMConsumer Cyclical · Apparel ManufacturingThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $67 — +9.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 22 Oct 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 (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (35): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (29): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.2% 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.
COLM appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co. returned +14.7% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 70% of US stocks
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Higher than 31% of US stocks
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Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Columbia Sportswear Co. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.4B. The latest quarter grew 1.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $206.0M, a 6.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.85.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $321.3M, after $61.9M of capital spending.
Columbia Sportswear Co. spent $219.4M on share buybacks and $63.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 16.0×; forward P/E: 14.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.02%, paying out 31% of earnings.
Columbia Sportswear Co. employs 9,620 people — $354K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Columbia Sportswear lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The headline frames analysts’ expectations around a potential decline in earnings.
Why it matters — COLM watchers may note the cautious earnings expectations ahead of the company’s upcoming report.
Columbia Sportswear plans to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET on October 29, 2026. At about 4:15 p.m. ET, CFO Jim Swanson’s commentary on the results will be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K and posted on the company’s website.
Why it matters — COLM watchers can note the scheduled timing for the company’s results and accompanying CFO commentary.
Columbia Sportswear’s footwear momentum, supported by technical innovation and demand for premium styles, is emerging as a driver of broader sales growth.
Why it matters — COLM watchers may view footwear performance as an important contributor to the company’s overall sales growth.
Seeking Alpha upgraded Columbia Sportswear from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' following improved financials and guidance. Revenue rose 0.7% in H1 2026 with strength in its Columbia and prAna brands, while profitability surged partly due to $78M in tariff refunds, with underlying cash flow and EBITDA remaining strong excluding one-offs.
Why it matters — COLM watchers would note the rating upgrade and evidence of improving financial performance, including solid brand strength and robust underlying cash flow despite temporary SOREL weakness and one-off tariff benefits.
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Peter Rauch has been named President of its Mountain Hardwear brand. The appointment leverages Rauch's experience to lead the brand, which offers premium technical apparel and equipment for outdoor pursuits.
Why it matters — COLM watchers would care because a new brand leader at Mountain Hardwear signals a strategic leadership change within one of Columbia's key outdoor brands.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co. have a median 12-month price target of $67, with estimates ranging from $47 to $92. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co., 3 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbia Sportswear Co. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co. ranks 88 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +9.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Sportswear Co. 88 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 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 +14.7% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Columbia Sportswear Company is a global outdoor and active-lifestyle apparel and footwear company that designs, develops, markets, and distributes products for consumers seeking performance and comfort in variable weather and terrain. Columbia Sportswear Company offers a broad assortment of outerwear, sportswear, footwear, accessories, and equipment through its core brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 22 Oct 2026): "Analysts Estimate Columbia Sportswear (COLM) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for". Zacks Investment Research says Columbia Sportswear lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The headline frames analysts’ expectations around a potential decline in earnings.
Columbia Sportswear Company is a global outdoor and active-lifestyle apparel and footwear company that designs, develops, markets, and distributes products for consumers seeking performance and comfort in variable weather and terrain. Columbia Sportswear Company offers a broad assortment of outerwear, sportswear, footwear, accessories, and equipment through its core brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna. Its product lineup serves activities such as hiking, trail running, snow sports, fishing, hunting, camping, and everyday outdoor wear, making the company relevant across both technical and casual outdoor categories. The business operates through a mix of wholesale, direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, and international distribution channels, with a geographic footprint spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon and founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company remains a recognized name in the global outdoor goods market.
CEO Mr. Timothy P. Boyle · 9,620 employees · United States · https://www.columbia.com
