Columbia Sportswear Q4 Sales Top $1.07B, Guides 1–3% 2026 Growth
Columbia Sportswear’s fourth-quarter net sales rose to $1,070.2 million, topping the $1,037 million consensus estimate but declining 2% year over year due to timing of Fall 2025 wholesale shipments. The company expects 2026 net sales of $3.43–3.50 billion (1–3% growth) and analysts project $3.46 earnings per share.
1. ACCELERATE Strategy Targets Younger Consumers
Columbia Sportswear is executing its ACCELERATE strategy to revitalize branding and strengthen digital marketing aimed at younger consumers.
2. Q4 2025 Sales Beat Consensus, Declined 2%
In the fourth quarter, net sales reached $1,070.2 million, surpassing the $1,037 million consensus estimate but falling 2% year over year as some Fall 2025 wholesale shipments were pulled into earlier periods. Direct-to-consumer and international channels showed momentum while U.S. demand softened.
3. 2026 Revenue Guidance Forecast
The company forecasts 2026 net sales between $3.43 billion and $3.50 billion, representing 1–3% growth over 2025’s $3.4 billion. This guidance reflects continued investment in digital platforms and international expansion.
4. Earnings Estimate and Growth Metrics
Analysts’ earnings per share consensus for 2026 stands at $3.46. Columbia holds a Growth Score of B and has delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 25.2%.