Shares of outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM)
fell 14.6% in the morning session after the company issued a disappointing financial forecast for its third quarter and the full year, which overshadowed a second-quarter earnings beat.
Outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 6.1% year on year to $605.2 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $913 million was less impressive, coming in 2.2% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.19 per share was 20% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Trump administration announced intentions to impose a 35% tariff on many goods imported from Canada.
Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the apparel and accessories stocks, including Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) and its peers.
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Outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.1% year on year to $778.5 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $587.5 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was 14.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM)
fell 5.5% in the morning session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results which included an EBITDA miss and next quarter revenue guidance that fell short of Wall Street's estimates. On the other hand, Columbia Sportswear beat analysts' revenue and EPS expectations this quarter. Despite the beat, the withdrawal of the full-year outlook due to significant tariff-related uncertainties likely made investors cautious about the company's future performance and profitability.
Outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.1% year on year to $778.5 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $587.5 million was less impressive, coming in 2.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was 9.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiated coverage on Gildan Activewear, Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, Carter's and Kohl's, with mixed ratings and price forecasts. Despite strong U.S. consumer trends, Kearney remains cautious, citing market volatility and tariff risks impacting apparel sales into 2026.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Movado (NYSE:MOV) and the rest of the apparel and accessories stocks fared in Q4.
