COLM SEC Filing News — Columbia Sportswear Company

Latest SEC filings for Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries; original filings remain at the SEC/source links and were authored by their filers, not StrongBuyAnalytics. Filing dates shown are source dates. Coverage and detection can be delayed or incomplete because of SEC availability, amendments, parsing, caching, or outages. Latest source filing date shown: 2026-10-05.

Columbia Sportswear Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, marketing, and distribution of outdoor, active, and lifestyle products in the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. It provides apparel, accessories, and equipment for hiking, trail running, snow, fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities. The company also offers footwear products that include hiking boots; trail running shoes; rugged cold weather…
Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Apparel Manufacturing Market Cap: $3.1B CIK: 1050797
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Total Filings
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Bullish Classifications
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Bearish Classifications
17
Insider Transactions
2
Material Events (8-K)
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Periodic Reports
What you're looking at: Each item below is parsed from an actual SEC filing submitted by Columbia Sportswear Company. Form 4 = confirmed insider transaction · Form 144 = proposed sale notice · 8-K = material event (earnings, M&A, leadership change, etc.) · 10-Q / 10-K = quarterly / annual report.
COLM Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-06-12 — 2026-10-05
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 0 sells
Insider buying and selling activity is balanced in this period.
Insider Transactions 17 · Forms 3, 4 and 5

A Form 4 is filed within two business days of a company insider — an officer, a director, or a holder of more than ten percent of the stock — changing their position in the shares. All 17 filings in this group are Form 4s for Columbia Sportswear Company.

The difficulty with reading these filings as a group is that a single form type covers transactions that mean entirely different things. An executive spending their own money to buy stock and an executive having shares withheld to pay tax on a vesting grant both appear as a Form 4. Every filing below is therefore tagged with the nature of the underlying transaction, taken from the transaction code reported on the form itself.

Across the 17 insider filings shown, the breakdown is 9 compensation award, 6 option exercise and 2 gift. None of the classified filings involved a discretionary open-market trade, so this period says nothing about what insiders think of the price.

What each transaction type means

Compensation award ×9
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Option exercise ×6
The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.
Gift ×2
Shares were transferred as a gift, typically for estate or charitable planning. No sale into the market took place.
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-10-05

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bragdon Peter J (President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 157 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 53 $57.69 $3.1K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 157 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bragdon Peter J (President) Shares: 210
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-03

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bragdon Peter J (President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 618 — —
M Option exercise 617 — —
M Option exercise 1,309 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 827 $56.81 $47.0K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 618 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 617 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 1,309 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bragdon Peter J (President) Shares: 3,371
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-03

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Kulok Lisa (EVP, COO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 368 — —
M Option exercise 368 — —
M Option exercise 580 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 458 $56.81 $26.0K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 368 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 368 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 580 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kulok Lisa (EVP, COO) Shares: 1,774
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-03

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

LUTHER RICHELLE T (EVP, CAO, Gen. Counsel) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 375 — —
M Option exercise 377 — —
M Option exercise 716 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 478 $56.81 $27.2K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 375 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 377 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 716 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: LUTHER RICHELLE T (EVP, CAO, Gen. Counsel) Shares: 1,946
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Gift Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-11

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

BOYLE TIMOTHY P (Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were transferred as a gift, typically for estate or charitable planning. No sale into the market took place.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
G Gift 1,756 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BOYLE TIMOTHY P (Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner) Shares: 1,756
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-05

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Kulok Lisa (EVP, COO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 319 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 115 $58.65 $6.7K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 319 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kulok Lisa (EVP, COO) Shares: 434
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-05

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bragdon Peter J (President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 464 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 156 $58.65 $9.1K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 464 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bragdon Peter J (President) Shares: 620
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Gift Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-23

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bragdon Peter J (President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were transferred as a gift, typically for estate or charitable planning. No sale into the market took place.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
G Gift 1,200 — —
G Gift 1,200 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bragdon Peter J (President) Shares: 2,400
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Wasson Malia H (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Wasson Malia H (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Shi Christiana Smith (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Shi Christiana Smith (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

DENSON CHARLES D (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: DENSON CHARLES D (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SIMMONS SABRINA (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SIMMONS SABRINA (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

BRYANT ANDY D (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 750 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BRYANT ANDY D (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

CULVER JOHN (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 750 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: CULVER JOHN (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

MANSELL KEVIN (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MANSELL KEVIN (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Nelson Ronald E. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 750 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Nelson Ronald E. (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-12

COLM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

BABSON STEPHEN E (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 2,524 — —
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 750 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: BABSON STEPHEN E (Director)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Material Events 2 · Form 8-K

An 8-K reports a material event in the window between scheduled reports. There are 2 in this period for Columbia Sportswear Company. Each 8-K names the item number it is filed under, and that number is the fastest way to tell a routine disclosure from a consequential one.

Item 2.02 is an earnings release, Item 5.02 is a change of directors or officers, and Item 1.01 or 2.01 covers a material agreement or a completed acquisition. Item 7.01 and Item 8.01 are the general-purpose disclosure items and carry no fixed meaning on their own.

Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-30

COLM filed 8-K — material company event

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
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Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-06-16

COLM filed 8-K — material company event

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
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Periodic Reports 1 · Forms 10-K and 10-Q

The periodic reports are where the audited and reviewed financial statements live. This period contains 1 quarterly report (10-Q) for Columbia Sportswear Company.

The two are not equivalent in weight. A 10-K is audited by an external firm and includes the full risk factor disclosure, business description and management discussion; a 10-Q is unaudited, reviewed rather than examined, and much shorter. When a figure in a quarterly report is later revised, the annual report is usually where the correction appears.

An amended report — 10-K/A or 10-Q/A — restates or corrects something in the original filing, and is worth reading against the version it replaces.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-08-06

COLM filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
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How we classify Columbia Sportswear Company's filings

Straight from EDGAR

Each displayed record links to an original source document. StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries, not the filing itself. Parsing may omit context or contain errors, so read the original document in full.

Transaction codes, not guesswork

The nature shown on each insider filing comes from the transaction code the filer entered on the form itself — P for an open-market purchase, A for a compensation award, F for shares withheld to pay tax, M for an option exercise. Where one filing contains several codes, the transaction table lists them line by line.

Why the distinction matters

Insider activity is routinely summarised as buying or selling, which flattens together decisions that mean very different things. Shares withheld for tax on a vesting grant are an automatic administrative step; shares bought on the open market are someone committing their own money at the current price.

What this page does not tell you

A filing records what happened, not why. Form 4 does not always disclose whether a sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and no single filing is a basis for a decision on COLM. Read these alongside the fundamentals rather than in isolation.

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