Columbia Banking System Inc (COLB)

Currency in USD
30.93
-0.13(-0.42%)
Real-time Data·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.8331.24
52 wk Range
25.1233.67
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
31.06
Open
31.24
Day's Range
30.83-31.24
52 wk Range
25.12-33.67
Volume
348.84K
Average Volume (3m)
2.84M
1-Year Change
20.3502%
Book Value / Share
25.02
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
33.73
Upside
+9.06%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Neutral
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 33.73
(+9.06% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
TD Cowen
Hold33.00+6.93%32.00MaintainOct 27, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold34.00+10.17%32.00MaintainOct 23, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold32.00+3.69%-New CoverageOct 13, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold32.00+3.69%35.00MaintainOct 09, 2026
Barclays
Hold32.00+3.69%30.00MaintainOct 05, 2026

Columbia Banking System Inc SWOT Analysis


Strategic Acquisition
Columbia Banking System's $2.0 billion all-stock acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp reshapes its market presence, particularly in Southern California
Financial Performance
Q1 2025 shows mixed results with core EPS of $0.67, surpassing estimates. Analysts project EPS of $3.12 for FY 2025, indicating potential growth
Integration Challenges
Explore the risks and opportunities of merging corporate cultures, IT systems, and operational processes in the Pacific Premier acquisition
Market Positioning
Delve into how Columbia Banking System navigates intensifying competition in the West Coast banking landscape, balancing growth with efficiency
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Columbia Banking System Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Columbia Banking Q3 2026 operating EPS of $0.82 beat estimates of $0.77; revenue of $695M topped forecast of $687.5M on margin expansion to 4.11%
  • Net interest margin guided to remain above 4% in Q4 at ~4.05%; company expects low-4% range for several quarters with 2027 expense growth of ~2%
  • Board authorized new $1.2B share repurchase program; Q4 buybacks guided at $150M-$200M as capital return strategy continues after $1B+ returned
  • Total loans declined to $46.9B from $47.2B; management expects flat to slightly down loan balances near-term despite 5-6% core commercial growth
  • Shares rose 2.36% to $29.89 in regular trading but slipped 1.01% after-hours to $29.59 as investors showed caution despite solid quarterly results
Last Updated: 10/23/2026, 06:30 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.82 / 0.77
Revenue / Forecast
695M / 687.5M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.90
Dividend Yield
4.76%
Industry Median 2.87%
Annualized payout
1.48
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-23.89%
Growth Streak

COLB Income Statement

Compare COLB to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
COLB
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
10.2x11.7x9.2x
PEG Ratio
0.330.350.03
Price/Book
1.2x1.2x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.2x3.6x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.4%20.5%19.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Columbia Bank that provides banking, private banking, mortgage, and other financial services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including business, non-interest-bearing checking, interest-bearing checking and savings, money market, insured cash sweep and other investment sweep solutions, and certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial lending products, such as commercial lines of credit and term loans, accounts receivable and inventory financing, international trade finance, commercial property loans, multifamily loans, equipment loans, commercial equipment leases, real estate construction loans, permanent financing, small business administration program financing, and capital markets services. In addition, the company offers wealth management, comprising financial planning, investment, trust, insurance, and private banking solutions, as well as treasury management, which includes digital and mobile banking solutions, ACH, wires, positive pay, remote deposit capture, integrated payments, integrated receivables, lockbox, cash vault, real-time payments, commercial card, foreign exchange, trade and supply chain finance, international banking related products, and merchant services. Further, it provides residential real estate loans and consumer loans. The company serves corporate, institutional, small business, and individual customers in the United States. Columbia Banking System, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is based in Tacoma, Washington.

Sector
Financial
Employees
6005

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
149.57M52.87%4.65B
Other Institutional Investors
122.96M43.46%3.82B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
10.38M3.67%322.25M
Total
282.9M100.00%8.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.71%27,470,920853,247
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.9.02%25,512,954792,432

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FAQ

What Is the Columbia Banking (COLB) Stock Price Today?

The Columbia Banking stock price today is 30.93 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Columbia Banking Trade On?

Columbia Banking is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Columbia Banking?

The stock symbol for Columbia Banking is "COLB."

Does Columbia Banking Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Columbia Banking dividend yield is 4.8%%.

What Is the Columbia Banking Market Cap?

As of today, Columbia Banking market cap is 8.54B USD.

What Is Columbia Banking's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Columbia Banking EPS (TTM) is 2.90.

When Is the Next Columbia Banking Earnings Date?

Columbia Banking will release its next earnings report on Jan 28, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is COLB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Columbia Banking Stock Split?

Columbia Banking has split 10 times.

How Many Employees Does Columbia Banking Have?

Columbia Banking has 6005 employees.

What is the current trading status of Columbia Banking (COLB)?

As of Oct 27, 2026, Columbia Banking (COLB) is trading at a price of 30.93 USD, with a previous close of 31.06 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 30.83 USD to 31.24 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 25.12 USD to 33.67 USD.

What Is Columbia Banking (COLB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Columbia Banking is 33.73 USD, with a high estimate of 40 USD and a low estimate of 31 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9.06% Upside potential.

What Is the COLB Premarket Price?

COLB's last pre-market stock price is 31.15 USD. The pre-market share volume is 5,570.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.09, or 0.29%.
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