Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results;
Provides Third Quarter 2025 and Limited Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook
Second Quarter 2025 Highlights
•Net sales increased 6 percent (6 percent constant-currency) to $605.2 million, compared to second quarter 2024.
•Operating loss decreased to $23.6 million, or 3.9 percent of net sales, compared to second quarter 2024 operating loss of $23.8 million, or 4.2 percent of net sales.
•Net loss per diluted share of $0.19, compared to second quarter 2024 net loss per diluted share of $0.20.
•Exited the quarter with $579.0 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and no borrowings.
Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook
The following forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as of July 31, 2025 and are subject to significant risks and business uncertainties, including those factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below. Additional disclosures and financial outlook details can be found in the Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook section below and the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation.
Due to macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from global trade policies, the Company is providing a limited 2025 financial outlook.
•Net sales of $3.33 to $3.40 billion, representing a net sales decline of 1.0 percent to an increase of 1.0 percent compared to 2024.
PORTLAND, Ore. - July 31, 2025 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM, the "Company"), a multi-brand global leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, today announced second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle commented, “Second quarter and first half financial results reflect sustained momentum in our international markets. While business trends in our U.S. business remain soft, we continue to take steps to re-energize the Columbia brand through our ACCELERATE growth strategy. In the coming days, we will launch one of the most impactful components of this strategy, our new highly differentiated Columbia brand voice and marketing campaign.
“The apparel and footwear industry is facing increasing tariffs, on top of already high existing duties. In this period of global trade policy uncertainty, we continue to take actions to mitigate the financial and operational impacts to our business. For the upcoming Fall 2025 season, our focus is delivering exceptional value to consumers, who are pressured by higher prices for many consumer goods, as well as keeping inventory and dealer margins healthy.
“Our fortress balance sheet, differentiated brand portfolio and disciplined approach to managing the business, give me confidence in our ability to emerge from this period as a stronger company. We are committed to investing in our strategic priorities to:
•accelerate profitable growth;
•create iconic products that are differentiated, functional and innovative;
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•drive brand engagement through increased, focused demand creation investments;
•enhance consumer experiences by investing in capabilities to delight and retain consumers;
•amplify marketplace excellence, with digitally-led, omni-channel, global distribution; and
•empower talent that is driven by our core values, through a diverse and inclusive workforce."
CFO's Commentary and Financial Review Presentation Available Online
For a detailed review of the Company's second quarter 2025 financial results, please refer to the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on a Current Report on Form 8-K and published on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.columbia.com/financial-results at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET today. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review this commentary prior to participating in our conference call.
ACCELERATE Growth Strategy
ACCELERATE is a growth strategy intended to elevate the Columbia brand to attract younger and more active consumers. It is a multi-year effort centered around several consumer-centric shifts to our brand, product and marketplace strategies, as well as enhanced ways of working. For more information on the ACCELERATE Growth Strategy, please refer to the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation.
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
(All comparisons are between second quarter 2025 and second quarter 2024, unless otherwise noted.)
Net sales increased 6 percent (6 percent constant-currency) to $605.2 million from $570.2 million for the comparable period in 2024. The increase primarily reflects changes in wholesale shipment timing which benefited sales in the quarter, and higher Spring 2025 wholesale orders, partially offset by lower direct-to-consumer ("DTC") net sales. Sales growth in most of our international markets was offset by underlying weakness in the U.S.
Gross margin expanded 120 basis points to 49.1 percent of net sales from 47.9 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2024. Gross margin expansion reflected several factors including healthier overall inventory composition resulting in less clearance and promotional activity, as well as favorable product sales mix, partially offset by unfavorable channel and region sales mix.
SG&A expenses were $325.6 million, or 53.8 percent of net sales, compared to $302.7 million, or 53.1 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2024. The largest changes in SG&A expenses were higher DTC and demand creation expenses.
Operating loss decreased to $23.6 million, or 3.9 percent of net sales, compared to an operating loss of $23.8 million, or 4.2 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2024.
Interest income, net of $4.8 million, compared to $8.3 million for the comparable period in 2024.
Income tax benefit of $6.4 million resulted in an effective income tax rate of 38.5 percent, compared to income tax benefit of $3.2 million, or an effective income tax rate of 21.6 percent, for the comparable period in 2024.
Net loss of $10.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $11.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2024.
First Half 2025 Financial Results
(All comparisons are between first half 2025 and first half 2024, unless otherwise noted.)
Net sales increased 3 percent (4 percent constant-currency) to $1,383.7 million from $1,340.2 million for the comparable period in 2024.
Gross margin expanded 60 basis points to 50.1 percent of net sales from 49.5 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2024.
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SG&A expenses were $680.1 million, or 49.2 percent of net sales, compared to $652.0 million, or 48.6 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2024.
Operating income increased 10 percent to $22.9 million, or 1.7 percent of net sales, compared to operating income of $20.9 million, or 1.6 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2024.
Interest income, net of $11.7 million, compared to $17.5 million for the comparable period in 2024.
Income tax expense of $6.2 million resulted in an effective income tax rate of 16.3 percent, compared to income tax expense of $8.6 million, or an effective income tax rate of 22.0 percent, for the comparable period in 2024.
Net income increased 5 percent to $32.1 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to net income of $30.6 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2024.
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2025
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $579.0 million, compared to $711.1 million as of June 30, 2024.
The Company had no borrowings as of either June 30, 2025 or June 30, 2024.
Inventories increased 13 percent to $926.9 million, compared to $823.6 million as of June 30, 2024.
Cash Flow for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Net cash used in operating activities was $62.9 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $108.9 million for the same period in 2024.
Capital expenditures totaled $30.0 million, compared to $27.8 million for the same period in 2024.
Share Repurchases for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
The Company repurchased 1,677,784 shares of common stock for an aggregate of $131.7 million, or an average price per share of $78.49.
At June 30, 2025, $495.9 million remained available under our stock repurchase authorization, which does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares or to acquire shares over any specified period of time.
Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on September 4, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 21, 2025.
Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook
(Additional financial outlook details can be found in the CFO Commentary and Financial Review presentation.)
The Company's 2025 Full Year and Third Quarter Financial Outlooks are forward-looking in nature, and the following forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as of July 31, 2025 and are subject to significant risks and business uncertainties, including those factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below. These risks and uncertainties limit our ability to accurately forecast results. The Company's Full Year and Third Quarter 2025 Financial Outlooks reflect U.S. tariff rates in place on July 31, 2025.
•Net sales are expected to decrease 1 percent to increase 1 percent, resulting in net sales of $3.33 to $3.40 billion, compared to $3.37 billion in 2024.
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Third Quarter 2025 Financial Outlook
•Net sales are expected to be $904 to $922 million, representing a decrease of 3 to 1 percent from $932 million for the comparable period in 2024.
•Operating margin is expected to be 7.6 to 9.0 percent, compared to operating margin of 12.1 percent in the comparable period in 2024.
•Diluted earnings per share are expected to be $1.00 to $1.20, compared to $1.56 for the comparable period in 2024.
Conference Call
The Company will hold its second quarter 2025 conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today. Dial (888) 506-0062 to participate. The call will also be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investor.columbia.com.
Third Quarter 2025 Reporting Date
The Company plans to report third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.
Supplemental Financial Information
Since Columbia Sportswear Company is a global company, the comparability of its operating results reported in United States dollars is affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations because the underlying currencies in which it transacts change in value over time compared to the United States dollar. To supplement financial information reported in accordance with GAAP, the Company discloses constant-currency net sales information, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to provide a framework to assess how the business performed excluding the effects of changes in the exchange rates used to translate net sales generated in foreign currencies into United States dollars. The Company calculates constant-currency net sales by translating net sales in foreign currencies for the current period into United States dollars at the average exchange rates that were in effect during the comparable period of the prior year. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure reflects an additional and useful way of viewing an aspect of our operations that, when viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results, provides a more comprehensive understanding of our business and operations. In particular, investors may find the non-GAAP financial measure useful by reviewing our net sales results without the volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. This non-GAAP financial measure also facilitates management's internal comparisons to our historical net sales results and comparisons to competitors' net sales results.
The non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of or superior to, our financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. See the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" table included herein. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations, anticipations or beliefs about the Company's ability to realize growth opportunities, drive long-term market share gains and manage expenses, financial position, marketing strategies, timing and payment of dividends, and the Company’s expectations regarding its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and the full year 2025. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "should," "may," "plan" and other words and terms of similar meaning or reference future dates. The Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis; however, each forward-looking statement involves a number of risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in this document, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading "Risk Factors," and those that have been or may be described in other reports filed by the Company, including reports on Form 8-K. Potential risks and uncertainties that may affect our future revenues, earnings and performance and could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from the anticipated results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in
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this document include: loss of key customer accounts; our ability to execute our ACCELERATE Growth Strategy; our ability to execute and realize cost savings related to our Profit Improvement Plan; our ability to effectively execute our business strategies, including initiatives to upgrade our business processes and information technology (“IT”) systems and investments in our DTC businesses; our ability to maintain the strength and security of our IT systems; the effects of unseasonable weather, including global climate change; the seasonality of our business and timing of orders; trends affecting consumer spending, including changes in the level of consumer spending, and retail traffic patterns; unfavorable economic conditions generally; the financial health of our customers and retailer consolidation; higher than expected rates of order cancellations; changes affecting consumer demand and preferences and fashion trends; changes in international, federal or state tax, labor and other laws and regulations that affect our business, including changes in corporate tax rates, tariffs, international trade policy and geopolitical tensions, or increasing wage rates; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks inherent in doing business in foreign markets, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, global credit market conditions, changes in global regulation and economic and political conditions and disease outbreaks; volatility in global production and transportation costs and capacity and timing; our ability to effectively manage our inventory and our wholesale customer’s to manage their inventories; our dependence on third-party manufacturers and suppliers and our ability to source at competitive prices from them or at all; the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts; business disruptions and acts of terrorism, cyber-attacks or military activities around the globe; intense competition in the industry; our ability to establish and protect our intellectual property; and our ability to develop innovative products. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are inherently less reliable than historical information. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform them to actual results or to reflect changes in events, circumstances or its expectations. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the effects of all such factors or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
About Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company connects active people with their passions and is a global multi-brand leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are sold in more than 110 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hard Wear®, SOREL® and prAna® brands. To learn more, please visit the Company's websites at www.columbia.com, www.mountainhardwear.com, www.sorel.com, and www.prana.com.
Contact:
Andrew Burns, CFA
Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Planning
Columbia Sportswear Company
(503) 985-4112
investorrelations@columbia.com
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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
As of June 30,
(in thousands)
2025
2024
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
427,804
$
341,822
Short-term investments
151,223
369,276
Accounts receivable, net
290,573
222,628
Inventories
926,929
823,557
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
97,500
90,527
Total current assets
1,894,029
1,847,810
Property, plant and equipment, net
283,221
277,509
Operating lease right-of-use assets
432,833
360,721
Intangible assets, net
79,221
79,221
Goodwill
26,694
26,694
Deferred income taxes
111,296
97,428
Other non-current assets
63,083
71,438
Total assets
$
2,890,377
$
2,760,821
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
478,948
$
267,853
Accrued liabilities
201,670
201,700
Operating lease liabilities
78,463
72,101
Income taxes payable
2,201
2,787
Total current liabilities
761,282
544,441
Non-current operating lease liabilities
402,726
339,327
Income taxes payable
14,050
13,615
Deferred income taxes
340
64
Other long-term liabilities
58,107
39,412
Total liabilities
1,236,505
936,859
Total shareholders' equity
1,653,872
1,823,962
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,890,377
$
2,760,821
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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net sales
$
605,246
$
570,244
$
1,383,698
$
1,340,226
Cost of sales
308,138
296,825
690,533
677,248
Gross profit
297,108
273,419
693,165
662,978
Gross margin
49.1
%
47.9
%
50.1
%
49.5
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
325,628
302,749
680,099
652,019
Net licensing income
4,929
5,528
9,851
9,920
Operating income (loss)
(23,591)
(23,802)
22,917
20,879
Interest income, net
4,838
8,344
11,655
17,541
Other non-operating income, net
2,164
476
3,715
747
Income (loss) before income tax
(16,589)
(14,982)
38,287
39,167
Income tax expense (benefit)
(6,393)
(3,241)
6,235
8,608
Net income (loss)
$
(10,196)
$
(11,741)
$
32,052
$
30,559
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
$
(0.19)
$
(0.20)
$
0.58
$
0.51
Diluted
$
(0.19)
$
(0.20)
$
0.58
$
0.51
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
54,777
59,093
55,253
59,458
Diluted
54,777
59,093
55,395
59,603
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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
32,052
$
30,559
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
27,931
29,142
Non-cash lease expense
41,274
37,419
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
1,786
1,502
Deferred income taxes
(340)
2,101
Share-based compensation
11,799
12,008
Other, net
(2,200)
(9,800)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
136,579
191,737
Inventories
(218,102)
(88,753)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(27,561)
(2,809)
Other assets
2,546
1,159
Accounts payable
88,004
31,105
Accrued liabilities
(89,215)
(63,626)
Income taxes payable
(28,489)
(26,688)
Operating lease assets and liabilities
(42,432)
(37,275)
Other liabilities
3,482
1,112
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(62,886)
108,893
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments
(261,449)
(388,348)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments
402,067
446,087
Capital expenditures
(30,036)
(27,788)
Net cash provided by investing activities
110,582
29,951
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock related to share-based compensation
5,111
3,747
Tax payments related to share-based compensation
(5,656)
(4,461)
Repurchase of common stock
(131,687)
(102,618)
Cash dividends paid
(33,030)
(35,628)
Net cash used in financing activities
(165,262)
(138,960)
Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash
13,501
(8,381)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(104,065)
(8,497)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
531,869
350,319
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
427,804
$
341,822
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
$
72,590
$
58,151
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired through increase in liabilities
$
8,225
$
6,283
Repurchases of common stock not settled
$
—
$
8,114
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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net Sales Growth - Constant-currency Basis
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Reported
Net Sales
Adjust for Foreign Currency
Constant-currency
Net Sales
Reported
Net Sales
Reported
Net Sales
Constant-currency
Net Sales
(In thousands, except percentage changes)
2025
Translation
2025(1)
2024
% Change
% Change(1)
Geographical net sales:
United States
$
335,117
$
—
$
335,117
$
340,228
(2)%
(2)%
Latin America and Asia Pacific
112,333
(928)
111,405
99,484
13%
12%
Europe, Middle East and Africa
130,562
(2,010)
128,552
103,922
26%
24%
Canada
27,234
692
27,926
26,610
2%
5%
Total
$
605,246
$
(2,246)
$
603,000
$
570,244
6%
6%
Brand net sales:
Columbia
$
548,345
$
(2,202)
$
546,143
$
508,613
8%
7%
SOREL
18,826
(5)
18,821
21,034
(10)%
(11)%
prAna
20,537
3
20,540
21,796
(6)%
(6)%
Mountain Hardwear
17,538
(42)
17,496
18,801
(7)%
(7)%
Total
$
605,246
$
(2,246)
$
603,000
$
570,244
6%
6%
Product category net sales:
Apparel, accessories and equipment
$
494,302
$
(1,353)
$
492,949
$
463,940
7%
6%
Footwear
110,944
(893)
110,051
106,304
4%
4%
Total
$
605,246
$
(2,246)
$
603,000
$
570,244
6%
6%
Channel net sales:
Wholesale
$
317,218
$
(1,015)
$
316,203
$
278,384
14%
14%
DTC
288,028
(1,231)
286,797
291,860
(1)%
(2)%
Total
$
605,246
$
(2,246)
$
603,000
$
570,244
6%
6%
(1) Constant-currency net sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Supplemental Financial Information” above for further information.
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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net Sales Growth - Constant-currency Basis
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
Reported
Net Sales
Adjust for Foreign Currency
Constant-currency
Net Sales
Reported
Net Sales
Reported
Net Sales
Constant-currency
Net Sales
(In thousands, except percentage changes)
2025
Translation
2025(1)
2024
% Change
% Change(1)
Geographical net sales:
United States
$
806,298
$
—
$
806,298
$
814,634
(1)%
(1)%
Latin America and Asia Pacific
264,543
4,335
268,878
238,130
11%
13%
Europe, Middle East and Africa
238,042
2,428
240,470
208,442
14%
15%
Canada
74,815
4,282
79,097
79,020
(5)%
—%
Total
$
1,383,698
$
11,045
$
1,394,743
$
1,340,226
3%
4%
Brand net sales:
Columbia
$
1,231,466
$
10,268
$
1,241,734
$
1,172,578
5%
6%
SOREL
61,031
510
61,541
66,694
(8)%
(8)%
prAna
48,651
11
48,662
53,094
(8)%
(8)%
Mountain Hardwear
42,550
256
42,806
47,860
(11)%
(11)%
Total
$
1,383,698
$
11,045
$
1,394,743
$
1,340,226
3%
4%
Product category net sales:
Apparel, accessories and equipment
$
1,123,122
$
8,959
$
1,132,081
$
1,082,994
4%
5%
Footwear
260,576
2,086
262,662
257,232
1%
2%
Total
$
1,383,698
$
11,045
$
1,394,743
$
1,340,226
3%
4%
Channel net sales:
Wholesale
$
716,987
$
5,406
$
722,393
$
669,281
7%
8%
DTC
666,711
5,639
672,350
670,945
(1)%
—%
Total
$
1,383,698
$
11,045
$
1,394,743
$
1,340,226
3%
4%
(1) Constant-currency net sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Supplemental Financial Information” above for further information.