Columbia Sportswear Company
COLM
Rank in Stocks
#4832
Columbia Sportswear Company, including its various business units, operates as... Columbia Sportswear Company, including its various business units, operates as a global enterprise focused on the design, procurement, promotion, and sale of clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories. These products cater to outdoor adventures, active pursuits, and general daily wear. The company's extensive market presence spans across the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. Its offerings support a wide array of activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, camping, hunting, fishing, trail running, water sports, yoga, golf, and adventure travel. The footwear selection is particularly diverse, encompassing lightweight hiking boots, specialized trail running shoes, robust cold-weather boots for snow and ice, water-friendly sandals and shoes, and stylish yet functional casual options for everyday use. These items are marketed under well-known brand names: Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna. Distribution occurs through multiple channels, including the company's own network of approximately 455 branded and outlet retail stores (as of December 31, 2021), dedicated brand e-commerce sites, and concession-based arrangements with third parties in outlet and shop-in-shop formats. Furthermore, products are available via independent specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers, large sporting goods chains, department stores, various online merchants, and international distributors. Established in 1938, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Share Price
$59.99
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$3.07B
Change (1 day)
-1.36%
Change (1 year)
14.86%
Country
US
Trade Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 7.78%
According to Columbia Sportswear Company latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 7.78%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 8.04%.
Operating Margin history for Columbia Sportswear Company from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 7.78% | 23.30% |
| 2025 | 6.31% | -21.52% |
| 2024 | 8.04% | -9.66% |
| 2023 | 8.90% | -21.59% |
| 2022 | 11.35% | -21.24% |
| 2021 | 14.41% | 162.96% |
| 2020 | 5.48% | -57.78% |
| 2019 | 12.98% | 3.67% |
| 2018 | 12.52% | 17.45% |
| 2017 | 10.66% | -1.20% |
| 2016 | 10.79% | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 10.74% | 13.41% |
| 2014 | 9.47% | 21.10% |
| 2013 | 7.82% | -2.25% |
| 2012 | 8.00% | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 8.05% | 15.66% |
| 2010 | 6.96% | -1.28% |
| 2009 | 7.05% | -21.75% |
| 2008 | 9.01% | -38.67% |
| 2007 | 14.69% | 5.23% |
| 2006 | 13.96% | -13.24% |
| 2005 | 16.09% | -16.63% |
| 2004 | 19.30% | -3.40% |
| 2003 | 19.98% | -0.35% |
| 2002 | 20.05% | 5.47% |
| 2001 | 19.01% | 21.24% |
| 2000 | 15.68% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
SE
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| 14.94% | -98.08% |
US
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| 7.26% | -99.07% |
CN
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| 29.22% | -96.24% |
IT
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| 12.94% | -98.34% |
PL
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.