Columbia Sportswear Co
NASDAQ:COLM
During the last 3 months Columbia Sportswear Co insiders have not bought any shares, and sold 892.2k USD worth of shares. The stock price has dropped by 29% over this period (open performance analysis).
The last transaction was made on
Feb 26, 2025
by
Luther Richelle T
(Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer)
, who
sold
369.4k USD
worth of COLM shares.
During the last 3 months Columbia Sportswear Co insiders have not bought any shares, and sold 892.2k USD worth of shares. The stock price has dropped by 29% over this period (open performance analysis).
The last transaction was made on
Feb 26, 2025
by
Luther Richelle T
(Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer)
, who
sold
369.4k USD
worth of COLM shares.
Columbia Sportswear Co
Glance View
Columbia Sportswear Co. has its roots deeply planted in the cold, damp soil of the Pacific Northwest, a region that naturally fosters a spirit of rugged exploration and resilience. Founded in 1938 by Paul Lamfrom, a German immigrant, Columbia began as a humble hat company and later evolved into a family-run business focusing on outdoor gear. While the company may have started small, it was Gert Boyle, Paul Lamfrom's daughter, who transformed Columbia into a renowned leader in the outdoor apparel industry. Boyle's sharp business acumen and her famous "tough mother" persona drove the expansion of Columbia's product lines to include a wide array of outerwear, sportswear, and footwear designed to endure the elements, yet comfortable enough for everyday life. What sets Columbia apart within the competitive landscape of outdoor gear is its emphasis on innovation and technology-infused clothing, such as the patented Omni-Heat reflective lining that captures and retains body warmth. Their approach to product development and strategic global distribution networks has positioned Columbia favorably across diverse markets, enabling them to reach customers in over 90 countries. The company's revenue streams are primarily driven by wholesale sales to large specialty retailers, e-commerce platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels, thereby maintaining a balanced and diversified revenue mix. This multifaceted approach underlines Columbia's core strategy: to leverage its rich heritage in outdoor apparel, maintaining steady growth through innovation while ensuring reliable gear reaches enthusiasts wherever adventure leads.
What is Insider Trading?
Insider trading refers to the buying or selling of a company’s stock by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company.
While legal insider trading occurs when insiders follow disclosure rules, illegal insider trading involves trading based on confidential information and is prohibited by law.
Why is Insider Trading Important?
It isn't a coincidence that corporate executives seem to always buy at the right times. After all, they have access to every bit of company information you could ever want.
However, the fact that company executives have unique insights doesn't mean that individual investors are always left in the dark. Insider trading data is out there for all who want to use it.
Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.
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