Columbia Sportswear reported a 2% increase in net sales to $578.1 million in Q2 2022, but experienced a 75% decrease in operating income to $8.8 million and an 82% decrease in diluted earnings per share to $0.11. The company updated its full year 2022 financial outlook, reflecting a more conservative approach due to growing economic uncertainty.
Net sales increased 2% to a record $578.1 million, driven by growth in the U.S., Canada, Europe-direct, Japan, and Korea, but offset by lower sales in Russia and China.
Operating income decreased 75% to $8.8 million, or 1.5% of net sales, due to gross margin contraction and increased SG&A expenses.
Diluted earnings per share decreased 82% to $0.11, compared to $0.61 in the same quarter last year.
The company repurchased $69.6 million of common stock during the second quarter.
Columbia Sportswear Company updated its full year 2022 financial outlook to reflect growing economic uncertainty.
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