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Columbia Sportswear vs Carter's: COLM and CRI compared
Columbia Sportswear is the larger company: $963M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $752M for Carter's (Q3 2026). Columbia Sportswear is growing faster (+2% against -0.7% a year earlier). Columbia Sportswear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 7.4%.
Where the money goes: COLM and CRI
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) · Q3 2026
Columbia Sportswear, Q3 2026: revenue $963M (+2% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $84.7M, operating cash flow −$318M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Carter's (CRI) · Q3 2026
Carter's, Q3 2026: revenue $752M (-0.7% year over year), operating margin 7.4%, net earnings $36.6M, operating cash flow −$100M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Columbia Sportswear (COLM) | Carter's (CRI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $963M | $752M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | -0.7% |
| Gross margin | 49.8% | 47.1% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| Net earnings | $84.7M | $36.6M |
| Net margin | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| Operating cash flow | −$318M | −$100M |
| Market value | $3.6B | $1.1B |
| P/E | 15.0× | 5.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $73.00 | $36.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Columbia Sportswear
- Apparel, Accessories and Equipment: $744M (77%)
- Footwear: $219M (23%)
Carter's
- U.S. Retail: $363M (48%)
- U.S. Wholesale: $273M (36%)
- International: $117M (16%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Columbia Sportswear or Carter's?
Columbia Sportswear is the larger company: $963M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $752M for Carter's (Q3 2026).
Is Columbia Sportswear or Carter's growing faster?
Columbia Sportswear is growing faster (+2% against -0.7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Columbia Sportswear or Carter's?
Columbia Sportswear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 7.4%.
More: Columbia Sportswear earnings · how Columbia Sportswear makes money · Carter's earnings · how Carter's makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.