DA Davidson Starts Columbia Sportswear (COLM) at Neutral; Opportunity Ahead, but Near-Term Earnings Risk is a Concern

DA Davidson initiates coverage on Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) with a Neutral. PT $48.00.

DA analyst says, "Columbia’s three primary brands Columbia, Mountain Hardwear and Sorel are all well-established globally recognizable outdoor brands. Since bottoming in 2009, the company has generated double-digit topline growth that has been broad based across brands, regions, and product categories. After years of declining margin and undifferentiated product, Columbia’s turnaround strategy has successfully reinvigorated the business."

"While we are encouraged by Columbia’s topline recovery and margin stabilization, we are concerned that current unfavorable weather trends will weigh on near-term results. We look to get more interested in the name with increased visibility of operational improvements in 2012."

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Shares of Columbia Sportswear closed at $44.37 yesterday.

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