Columbia Sportswear Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Grow 3% Y/Y

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, wherein both top and bottom lines increased year over year. Sales beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The company experienced a return to sales growth and anticipates continued expansion in 2025 across most brands and regions. COLM has made significant strides in inventory reduction, cost savings through its Profit Improvement Program and shareholder returns via buybacks and dividends. The company is advancing its ACCELERATE Growth Strat ...