Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)
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- symbol COLB
- Rev/Share 12.5804
- Book/Share 32.7534
- PB 0.8827
- Debt/Equity 0.3945
- CurrentRatio 0.2673
- ROIC 0.0408
- MktCap 6249086034.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.9651
- PFCF 8.8613
- PE 14.3757
- Debt/Assets 0.0455
- DivYield 0.0502
- ROE 0.0815
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 4
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | COLB | Keefe Bruyette | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | $31 | Oct. 10, 2025 |
| Initiation | COLB | TD Cowen | -- | Hold | -- | $28 | Sept. 25, 2025 |
| Upgrade | COLB | Raymond James | Outperform | Strong Buy | -- | $31 | Sept. 15, 2025 |
| Upgrade | COLB | Stephens | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | $30 | Aug. 4, 2025 |
| Downgrade | COLB | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $27 | July 10, 2025 |
| 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
Insights Into Columbia Banking (COLB) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Columbia Banking (COLB) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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Columbia Banking (COLB) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Columbia Banking (COLB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Is Columbia Banking Stock a Buy for 2026 on Rising Revenues?
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Expanding margins and new fee income platforms build a multi-year top-line case for COLB, but integration and credit noise temper near-term timing.
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COLB Stock Rallies 33% in 6 Months: Can It Sustain the Momentum?
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Stabilizing margin, rising capital returns and expense milestones will set the tone for Columbia Banking's near-term stock path.
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Is Columbia Banking Attractive Now With Dividend Yield and Buybacks?
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
A 5.1% yield, a fresh dividend hike, and a $700 million repurchase plan spotlight COLB's capital return setup amid below-peer valuation.
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How Columbia Banking Intends to Defend NIM as Rates Ease in 2026
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Columbia Banking's playbook centers on deposit discipline, funding mix and revenue ballast to keep NIM near 3.90% into early 2026, even as rates drift lower.
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COLB Pivots From Transactional Loans to Relationship Banking
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Columbia Banking accelerates a multi-year remix to relationship lending, aiming for steadier margin and solid revenue growth across its footprint.
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Columbia Banking System's Post-Merger Playbook for 2026
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Western scale, firmer margin, fee income breadth and a visible cost path position COLB for a high-teens ROTCE framework in 2026.
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3 Bank Stocks With Solid Dividend Yield to Keep an Eye On
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Bank stocks like USB, KEY and COLB offer robust dividend yields as investors hunt for stability and income in a shifting market landscape.
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Columbia Banking Rewards Shareholders With a 2.8% Dividend Hike
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COLB lifts its quarterly dividend by 2.8% as decent liquidity supports ongoing shareholder rewards.
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HOLDCO ASSET MANAGEMENT RELEASES PRESENTATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Published: October 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HoldCo Asset Management, LP ("HoldCo"), a Florida-based investment firm managing approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, released a follow-up presentation to the Board of Directors of Columbia Banking System, Inc., attaching a copy of the presentation previously provided to the Board of Directors on September 14, 2025 entitled "Failed Gambles Borne Solely By Owners – Protective Covenants Needed.
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Why Columbia Banking (COLB) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Columbia Banking (COLB) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Is Columbia Banking System (COLB) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Published: September 23, 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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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Presents At Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB ) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 10, 2025 11:15 AM EDT Company Participants Clint Stein - President, CEO & Director Christopher Merrywell - President of Consumer Banking Conference Call Participants Jared David Shaw - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Jared David Shaw MD & Senior Equity Research Analyst Thanks, everybody. Sorry for the brief delay.
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Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 4th
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
AB, APAM and COLB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 4, 2025.
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Columbia Banking (COLB) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Columbia Banking (COLB) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for August 27th
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COLB, CNQ, BHB, MUFG and PGY have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 27, 2025.
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Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 27th
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
JXN, COLB and SKX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 27, 2025.
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Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 27th
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNQ, COLB and BHB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 27, 2025.
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Columbia Banking System to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
Published: August 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
TACOMA, Wash. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB) will participate in the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference.
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5 Stocks With Solid Shareholder Yield to Safeguard Your Portfolio
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
E, CIB, COLB, DCI and WPC stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Columbia Banking System (COLB) Right Now?
Published: August 15, 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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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Columbia Banking (COLB) Stock
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Columbia Banking (COLB) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
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Columbia Banking System and Pacific Premier Bancorp Announce Regulatory Approvals and Anticipated Merger Closing Date
Published: August 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
TACOMA, Wash. and IRVINE, Calif.
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Should Value Investors Buy Columbia Banking System (COLB) Stock?
Published: July 30, 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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16 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy From 70 July Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Graham All Star Value (GASV) strategy identifies top dividend 'dogs' offering high yield and fair pricing, using YCharts' large cap value and Ben Graham screens. Analyst projections suggest the top ten GASV stocks could deliver average net gains of 27.55% by July 2026, with moderate risk. Sixteen of the twenty-one lowest-priced, 'safer' GASV dividend stocks are currently buyable, with dividends exceeding share price for ideal picks.
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Earnings Preview: Columbia Banking (COLB) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Columbia Banking (COLB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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17 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy Out Of 72 June Graham Value All-Stars
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula Value All Stars, or GASV, to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value and dividend safety. Seventeen out of twenty-four "safer" lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GASV are currently fair-priced and ready to buy for income investors. Top ten GASV stocks offer projected average net gains of 32.99% by June 2026, with yields ranging from 8.94% to 13.81%.
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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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About Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)
- IPO Date 1992-06-16
- Website https://www.columbiabank.com
- Industry Banks - Regional
- CEO Clint E. Stein
- Employees 4721