Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Earnings History
Growth Compounder29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Earnings Overview
As of July 7, 2026, Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $169M, reflecting -15.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.21 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, COLM's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +14.9%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $354M in fiscal 2021.
Columbia Sportswear Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 50.2%, operating margin of 6.0%, and net margin of 5.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including VFC ($255M net income, 2.7% margin), UAA (-$496M net income, -10.0% margin), DECK ($1.02B net income, 18.8% margin), COLM has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare COLM vs VFC →
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COLM Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177M | -20.6% | $204M | $3.24 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $223M | -11.2% | $271M | $3.82 | 6.6% | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $251M | -19.3% | $310M | $4.09 | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| 2022 | $311M | -12.0% | $393M | $4.95 | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | $354M | +227.8% | $451M | $5.33 | 11.3% | 14.4% |
| 2020 | $108M | -67.3% | $137M | $1.62 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| 2019 | $330M | +23.2% | $395M | $4.83 | 10.9% | 13.0% |
| 2018 | $268M | +155.2% | $351M | $3.81 | 9.6% | 12.5% |
| 2017 | $105M | -45.2% | $263M | $1.49 | 4.3% | 10.7% |
| 2016 | $192M | +10.1% | $257M | $2.72 | 8.1% | 10.8% |
| 2015 | $174M | +27.1% | $250M | $2.45 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| 2014 | $137M | +45.4% | $199M | $1.94 | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| 2013 | $94M | -5.5% | $132M | $1.36 | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| 2012 | $100M | -3.5% | $134M | $1.46 | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| 2011 | $103M | +34.3% | $136M | $1.51 | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010 | $77M | +14.9% | $103M | $1.13 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| 2009 | $67M | -29.5% | $88M | $0.99 | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| 2008 | $95M | -34.2% | $119M | $1.37 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| 2007 | $144M | +17.4% | $199M | $1.98 | 10.7% | 14.7% |
| 2006 | $123M | -5.9% | $180M | $1.68 | 9.6% | 14.0% |
| 2005 | $131M | -5.7% | $186M | $1.68 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| 2004 | $139M | +15.4% | $211M | $1.70 | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | $120M | +17.2% | $190M | $1.48 | 12.6% | 20.0% |
| 2002 | $103M | +15.4% | $164M | $1.28 | 12.6% | 20.1% |
| 2001 | $89M | +51.5% | $148M | $1.11 | 11.4% | 19.0% |
| 2000 | $59M | +77.6% | $96M | $0.74 | 9.5% | 15.7% |
| 1999 | $33M | +0.9% | $60M | $0.43 | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| 1998 | $33M | -16.8% | $56M | $0.45 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| 1997 | $39M | - | $44M | $0.69 | 11.1% | 12.6% |
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COLM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COLM stock.
What is COLM earnings per share (EPS)?
COLM trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $3.21, reflecting -15.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +14.9%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Columbia Sportswear Company's net income?
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) trailing twelve-month net income is $169M as of 2025. Earnings declined -15.2% year-over-year. Columbia Sportswear Company has been profitable for 29 consecutive years.
Is COLM profitable?
Yes, COLM is profitable with a TTM net income of $169M and a net profit margin of +5.2%. Columbia Sportswear Company has generated profits for 29 consecutive years.
What is COLM's earnings growth rate?
COLM compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -15.2%, 3-Year: -13.2%, 5-Year: +14.9%, 10-Year: +2.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are COLM's profit margins?
Columbia Sportswear Company net profit margin is +5.2%, operating margin is +6.0%, and gross margin is +50.2%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +10.2%.
Is COLM growing earnings?
COLM earnings are declining — EPS fell -15.2% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $169M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +14.9%.
What was COLM's best earnings year?
Columbia Sportswear Company's highest annual net income on record is $354M, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were COLM's earnings last quarter?
COLM's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $34M with diluted EPS of $0.65. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.