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Columbia Sportswear Company Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net sales rose 6% year-over-year to $605.2M in Q2 2025, driven by strong international growth and favorable wholesale shipment timing, while U.S. sales declined 2% due to softness in DTC channels and increased competition.

  • Gross margin expanded 120 bps to 49.1% due to healthier inventory and less promotional activity, but operating loss remained at $23.6M, with net loss per diluted share improving to $0.19 from $0.20 year-over-year.

  • Significant cost savings actions executed, with annualized savings now exceeding $150M, including US corporate headcount reduction and organizational realignment.

  • Inventory increased 13% year-over-year to $926.9M, reflecting earlier production and tariff mitigation efforts.

  • Strong balance sheet maintained with $579M in cash and no borrowings at quarter-end.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 net sales: $605.2M, up 6% year-over-year; gross margin: 49.1% (+120 bps); operating loss: $23.6M; net loss: $10.2M (EPS: $(0.19)).

  • SG&A expenses rose 8% to $325.6M (53.8% of sales), mainly from higher DTC and demand creation costs.

  • Inventory up 13% to $926.9M; net cash used in operating activities was $62.9M for the first half.

  • First half 2025 net sales increased 3% to $1.38B; net income up 5% to $32.1M.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2025 net sales expected between $3.33B and $3.40B, flat to down 1% year-over-year, with Q3 net sales projected at $904M–$922M and diluted EPS forecasted at $1.00–$1.20.

  • Tariff impact for 2025 estimated at $35M–$40M after mitigation; Q3 2025 assumes $15M–$20M tariff impact.

  • Q3 2025 operating margin expected at 7.6%–9.0% (vs. 12.1% prior year).

  • US wholesale expected to remain down in 2026; international order momentum remains strong.

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Columbia Sportswear Company designs, sources, markets, and distributes outdoor, active, and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment in the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. The company offers its products under the Columbia Sportswear and Outlet Collection names. It markets its products under Columbia Sportswear Company brand name for outerwear; Sorel brand name for footwear; Mountain Hardwear brand name for cold-weather core outerwear; Sportsbrands Outdoor Distributors International Ltd. brand name for hunting apparel and accessories; and Shebedo brand name for performance-oriented active wear. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

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