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COLB - Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$33.75
DETAILS
HIGH:
$35.00
LOW:
$31.00
MEDIAN:
$34.50
CONSENSUS:
$33.75
UPSIDE:
12.24%
Stock News
EP Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases New Stake in Columbia Banking System, Inc. $COLB
EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 64,751 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,075,000. Other large
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Columbia Bank Continues Utah Expansion with New Draper Commercial Office and Retail Branch
TACOMA, Wash.,, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank (Columbia), a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the opening of a new commercial office and retail branch in Draper, Utah.
Columbia Banking System Announces $0.37 Per Common Share Dividend
TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB), parent company of Columbia Bank, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share, payable September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026.
Columbia Bank Continues Colorado Expansion with First Commercial Office and Retail Branch in Colorado Springs
TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank (Columbia), a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the opening of its first commercial office and retail branch in Colorado Springs.
Can Columbia Banking's Q2 Earnings Beat Outweigh Rising Credit Risks?
COLB beat Q2 earnings estimates as net interest income and fees rose, but higher non-performing assets and expense pressures raise questions about the outlook.
Is Columbia Banking Worth Buying as Costs Offset Strong Margin Gains?
Columbia Banking System, Inc. COLB is benefiting from a wider net interest margin (NIM), rising fee income and sustained capital returns. Those strengths are being offset by a larger expense base, planned balance-sheet contraction and uneven credit trends.
California State Teachers Retirement System Has $9.85 Million Stock Holdings in Columbia Banking System, Inc. $COLB
California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) by 26.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 359,143 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an
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Columbia Banking System Appoints Simone Lagomarsino to its Board of Directors
TACOMA, Wash., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB) today announced the appointment of Simone Lagomarsino to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026.
First Trust Advisors LP Reduces Stock Position in Columbia Banking System, Inc. $COLB
First Trust Advisors LP reduced its stake in Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) by 37.8% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,203,045 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 729,796 shares during the period.
Columbia Banking: Beyond Its Q2 Earnings Beat, Its Northwest Brand Presence Remains Strong
Columbia Banking System is reiterated as a buy, driven by regional brand strength, dividend appeal, market momentum, and margin recovery. COLB's Q2 earnings beat, 4.7% yield, and strong Pacific Northwest market share support a bullish thesis despite macro headwinds. Margin recovery, prudent expense management, and completed acquisition integration offset risks from potential Fed rate hikes and rising funding costs.
Columbia Banking Q2 Earnings Top Estimates on Higher NII & Fee Income
COLB beats Q2 earnings estimates as higher NII and fee income offset pressure from rising expenses, and lower loan and deposit balances.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Columbia Banking (COLB) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for Columbia Banking (COLB) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Columbia Banking System Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Columbia Banking System NASDAQ: COLB reported second-quarter earnings per share of $0.73 and operating earnings per share of $0.76, with management saying results reflected continued progress on balance sheet reshaping, expense discipline and shareholder capital returns.
Columbia Banking (COLB) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates
Columbia Banking (COLB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.76 per share a year ago.
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
TACOMA, Wash., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- $208 million $217 million $0.73 $0.76 Net income Operating net income1 Earnings per common share - diluted Operating earnings per common share - diluted1 CEO Commentary "Our second quarter results demonstrate the resilience of our franchise and reflect the value of disciplined execution across the company," said Clint Stein, Chairman, CEO & President.
Price Targets
Columbia Banking assumed with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo
$34.00
(was $31.24)
Terry McEvoy
·
Wells Fargo
Columbia Banking price target raised to $35 from $34 at RBC Capital
$35.00
(was $31.27)
RBC Capital
Columbia Banking price target raised to $31 from $29 at Barclays
$31.00
(was $32.26)
Barclays
Columbia Banking price target raised to $32 from $30 at Wells Fargo
$32.00
(was $31.72)
Christopher Spahr
·
Wells Fargo
Columbia Banking price target raised to $35 from $31 at JPMorgan
$35.00
(was $32.05)
Fundamental Research
Columbia Banking price target raised to $33 from $30 at UBS
$33.00
(was $30.44)
UBS
Columbia Banking price target raised to $32.50 from $30 at DA Davidson
$32.50
(was $29.14)
D.A. Davidson
Columbia Banking price target raised to $32 from $30 at RBC Capital
$32.00
(was $29.20)
RBC Capital
Columbia Banking price target raised to $37 from $35 at Stephens
$37.00
(was $29.67)
Andrew Terrell
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Stephens
Columbia Banking price target raised to $30 from $29 at RBC Capital
$30.00
(was $28.70)
RBC Capital
Columbia Banking price target raised to $30 from $28 at UBS
$30.00
(was $28.98)
UBS
Columbia Banking price target raised to $30 from $29 at Barclays
$30.00
(was $28.86)
Jared Shaw
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Barclays
Columbia Banking price target lowered to $33 from $35 at Piper Sandler
$33.00
(was $26.80)
Piper Sandler
Columbia Banking price target raised to $28 from $27 at RBC Capital
$28.00
(was $25.66)
Jon Arfstrom
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RBC Capital
Columbia Banking price target lowered to $29 from $30 at Barclays
$29.00
(was $26.19)
Barclays
Columbia Banking added to Analyst Current Favorites list at Raymond James
$31.00
(was $25.84)
Strong Buy
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Raymond James
Columbia Banking price target raised to $35 from $32 at Piper Sandler
$35.00
(was $27.03)
Piper Sandler
Columbia Banking upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Stephens
$30.00
(was $23.88)
Stephens
Columbia Banking price target lowered to $27 from $33 at Raymond James
$27.00
(was $22.55)
David Feaster
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Raymond James
Columbia Banking price target lowered to $25 from $35 at DA Davidson
$25.00
(was $22.59)
Jeff Rulis
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D.A. Davidson