Columbia Sportswear named Peter Rauch. Columbia Sportswear stock trades 2.99 percent higher.
Published on 10/08/2026 at 21:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Columbia Sportswear named Peter Rauch president of Mountain Hardwear effective September 28, 2026.
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 2.00 percent to USD 614.40 million, while 2026 earnings guidance increased to USD 4.45-4.90 per share.
- The Lang & Schwarz price was EUR 51.75 on October 8, 2026, plus 2.99 percent versus EUR 50.25.
Columbia Sportswear stock was trading at EUR 51.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, up 2.99 percent versus the prior close of EUR 50.25. The company had named Peter Rauch president of Mountain Hardwear on September 10, 2026, with the new role taking effect September 28, according to Columbia Sportswear.
Three dated operating milestones
On April 30, 2026, Columbia Sportswear released first-quarter results, while the stock reaction recorded a plus 2.30 percent move, as reported by ToAlpha. The date marked the first quarterly reporting point in the current fiscal year.
On July 30, 2026, second-quarter revenue reached USD 614.40 million, up 2.00 percent year over year, and full-year earnings guidance rose to USD 4.45-4.90 per share, according to Zacks.
On September 10, 2026, the company announced the Mountain Hardwear leadership change. The brand has over 30 years of technical outdoor experience, while Rauch moved from leading Columbia Brand North America.
What did second-quarter growth show?
The USD 614.40 million result exceeded the USD 606.00 million consensus cited by Zacks, creating a USD 8.40 million revenue gap. Regional performance was uneven: EMEA revenue rose 10.00 percent to USD 145.10 million, while United States revenue declined 4.00 percent to USD 320.10 million.
The earnings quality also matters. Reported earnings per share were USD 0.52, but IEEPA tariff refunds contributed USD 0.93 per share, while adjusted earnings per share showed a loss of USD 0.41. Operating income reached USD 30.90 million, compared with an operating loss of USD 23.60 million in the year-earlier quarter.
Next date for the stock
The next scheduled earnings release is October 29, 2026, according to MarketScreener. Investors will then have a new test of the third-quarter sales outlook, which was set at USD 929.00-943.00 million.
EUR 51.75 after-hours indication
At Lang & Schwarz, the stock stood at EUR 51.75 on October 8, 2026, up 2.99 percent from the October 7, 2026 prior close of EUR 50.25. The Nasdaq quote was last at USD 57.88 on October 8, 2026 at 3:08 p.m. EDT, with a 52-week range of USD 47.47-69.06 and market capitalization of USD 3.0 billion.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Columbia Sportswear stock.
Columbia Sportswear at a glance
- Company: Columbia Sportswear Company
- ISIN: US1985161066
- Ticker: COLM
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 8, 2026: EUR 51.75
- Change versus prior close: plus 2.99 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 7, 2026: EUR 50.25
- Market capitalization: USD 3.0 billion as of October 8, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 47.47-69.06 as of October 8, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Manufacturers
Market context: Market report Nasdaq Composite.
