Institutional Investors Show Diverging Strategies on Columbia Sportswear Stock

Columbia Sportswear Company finds itself at the center of contrasting institutional investment moves as it navigates persistent macroeconomic headwinds. While several major investors have scaled back their holdings, others are establishing new positions, signaling a split in market sentiment toward the outdoor apparel specialist.

The company’s second-quarter 2025 performance presented a nuanced picture. Net sales increased by 6 percent to $605.2 million, slightly surpassing analyst forecasts. The operating loss showed marginal improvement, narrowing to $23.6 million, which represents 3.9 percent of total revenue. On a per-share basis, the loss contracted from $0.20 to $0.19, indicating a modest recovery though not a decisive turnaround.

For the full 2025 fiscal year, management now anticipates revenue in the range of $3.33 to $3.40 billion. This projection suggests growth could range... Read more...