Oregon-founded outdoor brand Columbia Sportswear has seen its sales stagnate, with its performance in the US taking a downward trend.

The company’s fiscal first quarter saw $779 million in total sales, a figure the company called “relatively flat” on the same period in the year prior. At the same time, the gross margin fell by 20 basis points, and operating income decreased by 10 per cent.

“We’re pleased to have delivered net sales and profitability exceeding our guidance for the first quarter, driven by early Spring 2026 wholesale shipments and better-than-expected demand in Europe and the US,” chairman and CEO Tim Boyle said. 

“The strength of our international business continues to lead our growth. Our US business declined, which was largely expected due to a lower spring 2026 wholesale order book, and our decisions taken last year to reduce the supply of winter season products as a precautionary measure in response to US tariff announcements.”

Going forward into the next quarter, Columbia expects net sales to fall between $600 million and $610 million, which would be 1 per cent down on the same quarter in 2025.

“The operating environment remains highly dynamic, with the conflict in the Middle East creating additional uncertainty for our business since last quarter,” Boyle added. 

“In this environment, we are fortunate to have a highly experienced leadership team, a resilient and flexible global supply chain, and a fortress balance sheet as key competitive advantages.”