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Investing.com - Citi has lowered its price target on Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) to $64.00 from $68.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. The company’s shares have declined nearly 28% over the past six months and are currently trading near their 52-week low of $58.44.
The firm expects Columbia Sportswear’s second-quarter sales to align with consensus estimates and company guidance, while projecting earnings per share slightly below consensus. Citi forecasts an EPS of -$0.26 compared to the FactSet consensus of -$0.23. According to InvestingPro data, seven analysts have recently revised their earnings estimates downward for the upcoming period.
Citi models sales growth of 3.6% versus consensus expectations of 3.2% and company guidance of 1-5% growth. The firm noted that management expressed caution about the consumer outlook and tariff situation during its May 1 first-quarter earnings call.
While Citi does not believe Columbia Sportswear has experienced a sales slowdown since the first-quarter report, it expects management to maintain a cautious stance regarding the consumer backdrop, particularly considering challenges in the athletic and outdoor sector prior to Liberation Day.
The research firm indicated that market expectations for Columbia Sportswear are relatively low, but believes the risk/reward profile "skews slightly negative" heading into the upcoming earnings call.
In other recent news, Columbia Sportswear reported a strong start to 2025, surpassing Wall Street expectations with earnings per share of $0.75, compared to the forecast of $0.66, and revenue of $778.5 million, exceeding the anticipated $762.48 million. Despite these positive results, the company withdrew its full-year 2025 outlook due to market uncertainties. Meanwhile, Needham initiated coverage on Columbia Sportswear with a Hold rating, citing the company’s robust financial position but expressing caution due to the uncertain macroeconomic environment.
Additionally, Columbia Sportswear’s shareholders voted on several key issues during their 2025 Annual Meeting, with the election of directors and ratification of the company’s independent auditor passing with strong majorities. However, a shareholder proposal on GHG emissions reduction targets did not pass. In other developments, NW Natural Holding Company appointed Peter Bragdon and Dave Drinkward as new directors to its board, with Bragdon also joining the board of its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company.
Columbia Sportswear’s international sales showed strong growth, particularly in the LAAP and EMEA regions, despite a 1% decrease in U.S. net sales. The company is pausing capital investments in the U.S. amid trade concerns and anticipates additional tariff costs of $40-45 million in the second half of 2025. Columbia Sportswear’s commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement was highlighted by the high turnout and detailed reporting of vote outcomes at its annual meeting.
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