Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.20
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
37.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
COLM Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
COLM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.20
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR35.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.8%
Total Shareholder Yield7.6%
1Y Total Return12.7%
5Y Total Return-26.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,36210Y ago$12,92920Y ago$35,974
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
COLM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
COLM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Columbia Sportswear Company distributes 37.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
COLM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 35.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, COLM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 5.8% buyback yield, 7.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -26.4%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,929 today.
COLM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.92
Avg/Payment$0.2960
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 1.96% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 2.10% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 2.41% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 2.24% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.85% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 1.41% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 1.50% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 1.50% | Aug 29, 2024 |
COLM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
37.0% payout
Streak
0Y
35.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.6%
#3 of 5
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PVHCOLM Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.24 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.82 | 31.4% | 3.18x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.09 | 29.3% | 3.41x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 15.4% | 4 | $4.95 | 24.2% | 4.13x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 300.0% | 4 | $5.33 | 19.5% | 5.13x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.26 | -72.9% | 1 | $1.62 | 16.0% | 6.23x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 6.7% | 4 | $4.83 | 19.9% | 5.03x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.90 | 23.3% | 4 | $3.81 | 23.6% | 4.23x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.73 | 5.8% | 4 | $1.49 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 0.9% |
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COLM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COLM stock.
How much dividend does COLM pay per share?
Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is COLM's next ex-dividend date?
COLM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. COLM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is COLM's dividend safe?
COLM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.0% and FCF payout ratio of +35.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has COLM increased its dividend?
COLM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +35.8%.
How often does COLM pay dividends?
Columbia Sportswear Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in COLM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in COLM five years ago would be worth approximately $7,362 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is COLM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
COLM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.