Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)
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- symbol COLB
- Rev/Share 14.1211
- Book/Share 25.0853
- PB 0.9131
- Debt/Equity 0.6285
- CurrentRatio 0.0937
- ROIC 0.0533
- MktCap 4814653905.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.7077
- PFCF 8.516
- PE 9.6383
- Debt/Assets 0.0639
- DivYield 0.0629
- ROE 0.0963
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | COLB | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $27 | May 21, 2025 |
| Upgrade | COLB | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | $33 | $35 | Jan. 6, 2025 |
| Resumed | COLB | UBS | -- | Neutral | -- | -- | Dec. 17, 2024 |
| Upgrade | COLB | Wedbush | Neutral | Outperform | $28 | $31 | Sept. 24, 2024 |
News
Columbia Banking System: Strong Buy As Contrarian EPS Inflection Drives Upside
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
We initiate Columbia Banking System with a Strong Buy rating, underscoring a sharp contrarian 2026 EPS inflection the market is mispricing. Our implied valuation is pegged to our $40 price target, which offers a 73% upside at an 11.7x forward P/E multiple on our 2026 EPS estimate. Our internal estimates assume a material dip in FY25E EPS on M&A charges/accounting provisions, followed by a dramatic 36% EPS rebound to $3.40 in FY26E, 11% ahead of.
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Buy Any Of 18 Ideal 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs Out Of 70 Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GVAS are fair-priced and ready to buy for income-focused investors. Top ten GVAS stocks are projected to deliver 17.99% to 68.74% net gains by May 2026, with average risk 29% below the market.
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Columbia Banking System Announces $0.36 Per Common Share Dividend
Published: May 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
TACOMA, Wash. , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB), parent company of Umpqua Bank, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.36 per common share, payable June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 30, 2025.
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Umpqua Bank Appoints Judi Giem as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer
Published: May 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. , May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the appointment of Judi Giem to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer, effective June 2, 2025.
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Should Value Investors Buy Columbia Banking System (COLB) Stock?
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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After Plunging -13.49% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Columbia Banking (COLB)
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Columbia Banking (COLB) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
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Columbia Banking (COLB) Moves 6.9% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Columbia Banking (COLB) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
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70 Graham All-Star Value (GASV) March Dividends Show 19 "Safer" Bearing 13 Ideal Dividend Dogs
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Large Cap Value and Ben Graham Formula strategies identify undervalued, stable stocks with strong fundamentals and low valuations, ideal for long-term investment. Analysts project significant gains (28.24% to 85.64%) from top-ten GASV Dogs by March 2026, based on dividend yields and target prices. Thirteen of nineteen "safer" GASV Dogs are recommended buys, offering reliable dividends and fair pricing relative to their intrinsic value.
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Columbia Banking: Valuation Gap Is Too Large, But Weaker Relative Growth Remains A Challenge
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Columbia Banking System shares have appreciated over 25% since February 2024, yet still trade at a relative discount compared to peers. Near-term growth is likely to be modest, with low-single-digit pre-provision profit growth in FY'25 and FY'26 due to limited spread leverage and modest loan growth. Columbia's high-quality, low-cost deposit base and ongoing restructuring of the loan book offer long-term potential, despite contributing to near-term growth headwinds.
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Umpqua Bank Expands in Colorado with First Retail Branch and Commercial Office Location in Denver
Published: March 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Umpqua Bank's retail and commercial space supports full-service consumer, commercial, private banking and wealth management services LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank , a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the opening of its first retail branch and commercial office in Denver, Colo.
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About Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)
- IPO Date 1992-06-16
- Website https://www.columbiabank.com
- Industry Banks - Regional
- CEO Mr. Ronald L. Farnsworth Jr., CPA
- Employees 4721