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COLM Stock Forecast: Columbia Sportswear Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$57
+0.89% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Sportswear Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $68 — +18.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
86 / 100
Median analyst target
$68
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$614.4M+1.5% y/y
Operating income$30.9M
Net income$26.6M
Free cash flow$101.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.5%
1M
+1.6%
YTD
+4.9%
1Y
+4.3%
From 52W high
−15.6%
From 52W low
+18.7%
$48
$67
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

COLM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Sept 2026
86 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
95
Volatility
95
Value
86
Accruals
80
Revisions
73
Quality
72
Momentum
38
Growth
36
Size
31

Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (36): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (31): 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.

Wall Street

COLM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COLM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80$90Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26COLMHigh $92Median $68Low $47

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
3 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $47Median $68High $92

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$80
31 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$70 → $67
22 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$67 → $68
22 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
4 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$65 → $67
4 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
1 May 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
1 May 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$75 → $80
1 May 2026UBSMaintainsSell—
1 May 2026UBSMaintainsSell$44 → $47
24 Apr 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
4 Feb 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
4 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
4 Feb 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
4 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsSell—
30 Jan 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
8 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsSell—
3 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
31 Oct 2025BTIGReiteratesBuy—
31 Oct 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Performance

COLM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co. returned +4.3% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

COLM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26COLMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

COLM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+21.5%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.7×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.9×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.5%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1.5%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.3%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Net margin
6.0%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.7%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.3%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.1%

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.

Key statistics

Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $2.9B and an enterprise value of $2.7B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 51.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.7×; forward P/E: 13.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.13%, paying out 31% of earnings.

  • Columbia Sportswear Co. employs 9,620 people — $354K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 10 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

COLM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Manufacturing
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
COLMColumbia Sportswear Co.$2.9B
86
PVHPVH Corp.$3.2B
67
KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.$3.7B
90
FIGSFIGS, Inc.$2.2B
98
UAAUnder Armour, Inc.$2.1B
34
VFCVF Corp.$4.9B
61
ZGNErmenegildo Zegna NV$6.6B
35

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Columbia Sportswear Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest COLM news & analysis

Peter Rauch Named President of Mountain Hardwear

Business Wire · 10 Sept 2026positive

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.

Columbia Sportswear Spring 2027 Book: Can Footwear Lead Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Columbia Sportswear's Spring 2027 wholesale book points to low to mid-single-digit growth, with footwear outpacing apparel as orders near completion.

Why it matters — A COLM watcher would care because the wholesale book signals the company's growth outlook, with footwear emerging as a stronger driver than apparel.

Zacks Industry Outlook Ralph Lauren, Crocs, Columbia and G-III Apparel

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article highlighting Ralph Lauren, Crocs, Columbia Sportswear, and G-III Apparel as companies covered in its sector analysis.

Why it matters — It signals that Columbia Sportswear is being included in Zacks' industry coverage, providing COLM watchers with a broader sector context.

4 Textile-Apparel Stocks to Watch as Industry Trends Strengthen

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM) among textile-apparel stocks to watch, noting that companies in the industry are benefiting from digital growth, brand initiatives, and favorable industry trends.

Why it matters — COLM watchers would care because the report identifies Columbia as one of the textile-apparel companies positioned to benefit from strengthening industry trends and digital growth.

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026neutral

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about COLM stock

What is the COLM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is COLM stock a buy right now?

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. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank COLM?

As at 10 Sept 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co. ranks 86 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 Issuance (95 of 100).

Will COLM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +18.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Sportswear Co. 86 out of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the COLM stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has COLM stock performed over the past year?

Columbia Sportswear Co. returned +4.3% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Columbia Sportswear Co. do?

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.

What is the latest news on COLM?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 10 Sept 2026): "Peter Rauch Named President of Mountain Hardwear". 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.

Company

About Columbia Sportswear Co.

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