Columbia Banking System Inc (COLB)

Currency in USD
31.15
-1.11(-3.44%)
Closed·
31.150.00(0.00%)
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Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.8231.65
52 wk Range
22.7733.67
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
32.26
Open
31.04
Day's Range
30.82-31.65
52 wk Range
22.77-33.67
Volume
5.85M
Average Volume (3m)
2.91M
1-Year Change
25.5036%
Book Value / Share
26.09
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
34.14
Upside
+9.61%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
9 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 34.14
(+9.61% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stephens
Buy36.00+15.57%35.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold35.00+12.36%34.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy35.00+12.36%34.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Barclays
Hold31.00-0.48%29.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold32.00+2.73%30.00MaintainJul 06, 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 Q2/2026

  • Columbia Banking reported Q2 operating EPS of $0.76, beating estimates of $0.73, but revenue of $677M missed forecasts by 1.5%; shares fell 0.81% after-hours.
  • Net interest margin reached 3.93% with guidance to exceed 4% in Q3; company returned $300M to shareholders including $200M in buybacks during the quarter.
  • Loan balances declined to $47.2B from $47.7B as management deliberately reduced lower-return portfolios; net loan growth not expected until runoff completes.
  • Q3 guidance includes NIM above 4%, non-interest income in mid-$80M range, expenses of $330-335M, and share repurchases of $150-200M planned.
  • CEO Stein emphasized disciplined approach, stating company won't chase growth at irrational pricing; operating net income rose 36% YoY aided by Pacific Premier integration.
Last Updated: 2026-07-23, 06:22 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.76 / 0.73
Revenue / Forecast
677M / 687.4M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.56%
Dividend Yield
4.59%
Industry Median 2.82%
Annualized payout
1.48
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-12.33%
Growth Streak

COLB Income Statement

Compare COLB to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
COLB
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.4x11.9x10.1x
PEG Ratio
11.700.230.03
Price/Book
1.2x1.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.5x3.9x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.8%15.3%14.3%
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
156.49M54.06%4.87B
Other Institutional Investors
130.07M44.93%4.05B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.93M1.01%91.31M
Total
289.49M100.00%9.02B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.35%27,065,001843,075
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.8.60%24,888,945775,291

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FAQ

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

The Columbia Banking stock price today is 31.15 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 4.59%.

What Is the Columbia Banking Market Cap?

As of today, Columbia Banking market cap is 9.06B USD.

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

The Columbia Banking EPS (TTM) is 2.56.

When Is the Next Columbia Banking Earnings Date?

Columbia Banking will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

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 Sell.

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 Jul 26, 2026, Columbia Banking (COLB) is trading at a price of 31.15 USD, with a previous close of 32.26 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 30.82 USD to 31.65 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 22.77 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 34.14 USD, with a high estimate of 38 USD and a low estimate of 31 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9.61% Upside potential.

What Is the COLB Premarket Price?

COLB's last pre-market stock price is 31.11 USD. The pre-market share volume is 772.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.15, or -3.56%.
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