Headline: Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Exceeds Q4 Earnings Expectations, Forecasts Robust FY2027 Guidance - 2026-02-03

[Para 1: The Lead] Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM), a leading outdoor apparel and footwear company, reported surpassing Q4 2026 earnings of $93.2 million, or $1.73 per share, exceeding Wall Street forecasts. Revenue of $1.07 billion also outpaced estimates, marking a strong close to the fiscal year. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] For the fiscal year, Columbia Sportswear reported a profit of $177.2 million, or $3.24 per share, and revenue of $3.4 billion. The company forecast Q1 2027 revenue between $747 million and $759 million and full-year earnings of $3.20 to $3.65 per share, with revenue expected to range from $3.43 billion to $3.5 billion. This robust guidance reflects the company's confidence in its market position and growth prospects.