$41.58

0.87 (2.14%)

7/23/2008 4:00 PM

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)

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The Company is engaged in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel, including outerwear, sportswear, footwear, related accessories and equipment.

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Ticker Tags

Clothing (29), Oregon (7), Small Cap (1922), Textile - Apparel Clothing (44), Fashion (9), Women's Apparel (19), Portland (4)
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Columbia Sportswear Company At A Glance

Current Price:	$41.58
Last Trade Time:	7/23/2008 4:00 PM
Open:	$0.00
Previous Close:	$40.71
Daily Range:	$39.95 - $42.68
52-Week Range:	$33.06 - $68.41
Volume:	457,089
Market Cap:	$1.41B
P/E Ratio:	10.60
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Other News Headlines for COLM

Bill introduced to boost outdoor apparel business
7/15/2008 5:22:00 PM - AP
Columbia Sportswear trims jobs in Ore.
5/20/2008 3:15:00 PM - AP
Ahead of the Bell: Consumer Confidence
4/29/2008 6:05:00 AM - AP
Earnings roundup: Ford, Columbia Sportswear
4/24/2008 7:01:00 PM - AP

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Avatar clily59 (69.11) Submitted: 3/24/08 8:41 AM

With the Oylmpics coming up, I think this stock will rise. Anything athletic will.

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Recs 0 (COLM) MichaelinWA (< 20) Submitted: 7/21/08 2:04 AM : Start Price: $38.26 COLM Score: 7.28 Here is why I think this stock is going to do well. First, this is a well-known brand that needs some work on image, which the company is addressing. I walked into a sporting goods store the other day and the CSC display was eye-catching, and I normally don't take notice of such things. This is a mostly family owned company that is responding to it's need to bolster its image, and I believe they will be successful. This company owns several known brands, including Mountain Hardwear which put it in several segments of the outdoor wear market, ranging from sort of outdoor wear image to hard core, respected mountaineering apparel. They are also starting to open stores in key markets (Seattle and Chicago) to increase their market profile. The company has had a slow recent quarter, but I think this is partly seasonal. Their increased presence in the outdoor footwear market is likely to help balance revenue in the future. Overall, I think the financial condition of the company is better than the price would lead one to believe, including the fact that they have little debt to speak of. While the apparel industry is highly competitive, this company operates in a segment is is partly driven by image. Not surprisingly, their margins are reasonably good. Also, their presence in footwear and certain outdoor gear segments will help balance seasonality going forward. Finally, the valuation of this stock makes it attractive. Even without rapid revenue increases, it's a buy Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COLM) davethewav9 (56.22) Submitted: 7/17/08 6:24 PM : Start Price: $38.47 COLM Score: 6.53 Great brand. Zero debt. Great ROE. Strong insider ownership Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COLM) jasenj1 (73.13) Submitted: 7/13/08 7:38 AM : Start Price: $34.61 COLM Score: 17.89 Low P/E, ok growth. Tour de France halo effect. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COLM) aapoire (< 20) Submitted: 7/10/08 7:55 PM : Start Price: $34.87 COLM Score: 15.44 Very popular retailer, has a historic downturn every summer (who buys parkas in July?) but continues to do well every holiday season. Very safe investment particularly with their new 'green' lines. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COLM) Whoovzdaman (< 20) Submitted: 7/08/08 5:20 PM : Start Price: $37.56 COLM Score: -10.15 asdf Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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