Compared to Estimates, Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Columbia Sportswear reported revenue of $1.1 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a 3.5% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +0.38% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 billion [1] - The company's EPS was $1.80, down from $1.86 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of -6.25% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.92 [1] Revenue Performance - Geographic net sales in the United States were $682.29 million, slightly above the average estimate of $678.59 million, but represented a year-over-year decline of -1% [4] - In Canada, net sales were $65.16 million, marginally exceeding the average estimate of $65.09 million, with a year-over-year change of -0.1% [4] - Sales in the EMEA region reached $161.55 million, significantly surpassing the estimated $150.58 million, marking a year-over-year increase of +23.6% [4] - Latin America and Asia Pacific net sales were $187.59 million, below the average estimate of $195.52 million, but still showing a year-over-year growth of +7.4% [4] Stock Performance - Columbia Sportswear shares have returned +2.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]