Columbia Sportswear reports Q2 EPS (20c), consensus (34c)

Reports Q2 revenue $570.2M, consensus $568.3M. CEO Tim Boyle commented, “Second quarter results were generally in line with expectations. We are working to maximize sales in a challenging U.S. marketplace. Most international markets, including China and Europe-direct, continue to see strong demand. We have made meaningful progress on our top priorities, including inventory reduction, rationalizing expenses through our Profit Improvement Program, and developing actionable strategies to reinvigorate long-term profitable growth. We are reiterating our net sales and diluted earnings per share outlook and remain on track to generate over $350 million in operating cash flow. Our Fall ’24 order book supports sequential improvement in wholesale sales, with the potential for overall sales to return to growth by the fourth quarter. I’m thrilled with our line-up of innovations for this Fall, including Omni-Heat Infinity, Omni-Max footwear and our newest innovation, Omni-Heat Arctic. As we look toward 2025, I am pleased to report that early indications from our Spring ’25 wholesale orderbook suggest a return to wholesale growth in the first half. Our fortress balance sheet remains a strategic advantage, with over $710 million in cash and short-term investments, and no debt, at quarter end. I’m confident our team and our strategies position us to re-accelerate growth and capture market share over time.”