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Columbia Sportswear vs G III Apparel Group: COLM and GIII compared
Columbia Sportswear is the larger company: $963M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $554M for G III Apparel Group (Q2 FY27). Columbia Sportswear is growing faster (+2% against -10% a year earlier). Columbia Sportswear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 2.0%.
Where the money goes: COLM and GIII
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.
G III Apparel Group (GIII) · Q2 FY27
G III Apparel Group, Q2 FY27: revenue $554M (-10% year over year), operating margin 2.0%, net earnings $20.2M, operating cash flow $181M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Columbia Sportswear (COLM) | G III Apparel Group (GIII) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $963M | $554M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | -10% |
| Gross margin | 49.8% | 45.2% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 2.0% |
| Net earnings | $84.7M | $20.2M |
| Net margin | 8.8% | 3.6% |
| Operating cash flow | −$318M | $181M |
| Free cash flow | — | $172M |
| Market value | $3.6B | $1.4B |
| P/E | 15.0× | 10.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $73.00 | $34.75 |
Where the revenue comes from
Columbia Sportswear
- Apparel, Accessories and Equipment: $744M (77%)
- Footwear: $219M (23%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Columbia Sportswear or G III Apparel Group?
Columbia Sportswear is the larger company: $963M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $554M for G III Apparel Group (Q2 FY27).
Is Columbia Sportswear or G III Apparel Group growing faster?
Columbia Sportswear is growing faster (+2% against -10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Columbia Sportswear or G III Apparel Group?
Columbia Sportswear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 2.0%.
More: Columbia Sportswear earnings · how Columbia Sportswear makes money · G III Apparel Group earnings · how G III Apparel Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 8, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.