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Richelle T. Luther, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Human Resources Officer at Columbia Sportswear Co. (NASDAQ:COLM), recently engaged in a notable stock transaction. The company, currently valued at approximately $5 billion, maintains a "GOOD" financial health score according to InvestingPro analysis. On February 26, 2025, Luther sold 4,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $92.36, totaling $369,440. This sale followed an earlier exercise of stock options, where Luther acquired 4,000 shares at a price of $55.53 per share. Following these transactions, Luther’s direct ownership stands at 14,283 shares. Notably, while this insider sold shares, InvestingPro data shows management has been actively buying back shares, and the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently fairly valued, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which covers over 1,400 US stocks.
In other recent news, Columbia Sportswear reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, with earnings per share (EPS) at $1.80 compared to the anticipated $1.86. Despite this, the company saw a slight revenue increase to $1.1 billion, surpassing the $1.07 billion forecast. However, Columbia Sportswear’s guidance for the full year 2025 was less optimistic, with projected EPS between $3.80 and $4.15, below the $4.35 analysts were expecting. Revenue projections for the year also fell short, estimated between $3.40 billion and $3.47 billion, compared to the consensus of $3.48 billion.
UBS recently reaffirmed its Sell rating on Columbia Sportswear, maintaining a $60 price target, citing ongoing challenges such as heightened competition and cost pressures. Analysts at UBS expect these issues to persist, potentially impacting earnings per share and investor sentiment. UBS forecasts a 7% compound annual growth rate in EPS over the next five years, suggesting a valuation lower than the current price-to-earnings multiple. Columbia Sportswear’s gross margin expanded by 50 basis points to 51.1% in the fourth quarter, and operating income increased by 21% to $137.3 million. Despite these gains, the company’s outlook remains cautious, as it continues to navigate a challenging retail environment and pursue cost savings and profitability improvements.
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