Columbia Banking System, Inc. COLB
- Market cap
- $8.3B
- P/E
- 11.8×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 26.17 | 35.67 | 31.35 | 30.65 | 19.11 | 30.09 | 26.97 | 17.54 | 17.08 | 19.61 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 45.27 | 48.06 | 46.71 | 41.40 | 40.83 | 50.68 | 37.66 | 33.24 | 32.85 | 29.61 |
High Price
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| 1,819 | 2,120 | 2,137 | 2,162 | 2,187 | 2,260 | 2,093 | 5,114 | 4,721 | 6,005 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 426 | 484 | 585 | 627 | 622 | 1,318 | 1,348 | 2,743 | 2,966 | 3,214 |
Revenue
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| 98.98% | 98.61% | 96.89% | 94.17% | 97.16% | 96.78% | 94.21% | 72.80% | 65.04% | 71.59% |
Gross Margin
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| 150 | 178 | 212 | 242 | 192 | 558 | 451 | 471 | 719 | 728 |
EBT
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| 35.16% | 36.74% | 36.19% | 38.53% | 30.92% | 42.34% | 33.44% | 17.17% | 24.24% | 22.65% |
EBT Margin
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| 105 | 113 | 173 | 194 | 154 | 420 | 337 | 349 | 534 | 550 |
Net Income
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| 35 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 15 | 46 | 35 | 76 | 72 | 49 |
Depreciation
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| 7.45 | 8.09 | 8.09 | 8.71 | 8.79 | 10.10 | 10.42 | 14.04 | 14.23 | 13.50 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.81 | 1.86 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.17 | 2.79 | 3.20 | 1.79 | 2.56 | 2.31 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 2.55 | 2.15 | 3.28 | 2.84 | 2.71 | 5.08 | 8.24 | 3.43 | 3.16 | 3.13 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.00 | (0.08) | (0.12) | (0.21) | 0.21 | (0.17) | (0.17) |
Capex/Sh
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| 2.64 | 2.25 | 3.34 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 4.96 | 8.03 | 3.64 | 2.99 | 2.97 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 21.88 | 32.56 | 28.09 | 30.00 | 33.14 | 19.84 | 19.18 | 25.58 | 24.55 | 32.94 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 57 | 60 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 130 | 129 | 195 | 208 | 238 |
Shares
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| 24.60 | 22.86 | 15.38 | 15.18 | 16.54 | 11.69 | 10.52 | 16.11 | 10.51 | 12.37 |
PE Ratio
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| 5.98 | 5.37 | 4.49 | 4.67 | 4.09 | 3.24 | 2.81 | 1.89 | 1.90 | 2.07 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.04 | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.36 | 1.08 | 1.65 | 1.53 | 1.04 | 1.10 | 0.85 |
PB Ratio
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| 5.47 | 4.76 | 4.70 | 5.80 | 3.05 | 2.62 | 1.90 | 2.76 | 2.80 | 2.75 |
EV/Sales
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| 15.42 | 17.15 | 11.36 | 17.74 | 10.17 | 5.33 | 2.47 | 10.66 | 13.33 | 12.51 |
EV/FCF
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| 146 | 129 | 237 | 205 | 192 | 663 | 1,065 | 670 | 659 | 746 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | (6) | (15) | (27) | 41 | (36) | (40) |
Capex
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| 151 | 134 | 242 | 205 | 187 | 647 | 1,038 | 711 | 623 | 706 |
FCF
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| (1,737) | (1,947) | (1,920) | (1,813) | (3,965) | (6,740) | (1,471) | (7,039) | (6,291) | (8,101) |
Working Cap'
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| 6 | 47 | 400 | 953 | 7 | 7 | 954 | — | — | — |
Total Debt
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| (218) | (295) | 122 | 706 | (646) | (817) | (340) | (2,163) | (1,878) | (2,380) |
Net Debt
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| 1,251 | 1,950 | 2,034 | 2,160 | 2,348 | 2,589 | 2,480 | 4,995 | 5,118 | 7,840 |
Sh' Equity
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| 1.12% | 1.00% | 1.34% | 1.43% | 1.01% | 2.24% | 1.28% | 0.83% | 1.03% | 0.93% |
ROA
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| 9.06% | 6.72% | 6.14% | 5.27% | 7.07% | 20.23% | 13.67% | 14.19% | 14.33% | 10.03% |
ROIC
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| 8.30% | 6.96% | 8.68% | 9.27% | 6.84% | 17.03% | 13.29% | 9.34% | 10.56% | 8.49% |
ROE
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) key facts
- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) is a Banks Regional company in the Financial sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Columbia Banking System, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $3.2 billion, up 8.36% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, COLB traded at $29.64, a market capitalization of $8.3 billion.
- Columbia Banking System, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share, a yield of 7.69%.
- Return on equity was 8.49% and debt-to-equity 0.00.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Latest News
4 Aug
Columbia Banking System's Q2 earnings beat is weighed against rising credit risks that may pressure future performance and investor views. Q2 earnings and credit risk trends directly shape Columbia Banking's valuation and operational outlook.
COLB Q2 results highlight disciplined operations amid deposit competition, producing margin expansion. Deposit competition management and margin expansion point to moderate effects on financial performance and positioning.
1 Aug
Columbia Banking System’s Q2 earnings call addressed top analyst questions on deposit trends, loan growth, net interest margin, credit quality, and cost management amid rate environment challenges. Q2 earnings details and analyst queries provide moderate insight into near-term financial trajectory without signaling major strategic shifts.
24 Jul
Columbia Banking System completed a $497 million share buyback coinciding with the release of its second-quarter earnings. Major $497 million buyback represents a significant capital return that boosts EPS and supports share price trajectory.
Columbia Banking Q2 earnings beat estimates on higher net interest income and fee income. Q2 earnings beat lifts near-term financial outlook and stock sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results and company outlook. Earnings call updates on quarterly results can moderately affect short-term stock sentiment and investor views.
Columbia Banking System Inc (COLB) delivered strong Q2 2026 results in its earnings call amid ongoing sector conditions. Q2 earnings beat highlights positive financial trends that can moderately lift near-term investor views.
23 Jul
Columbia Banking System reported Q2 earnings highlights covering financial results, operational updates and management outlook. Q2 earnings updates and outlook moderately influence stock valuation and investor sentiment.
Columbia Banking (COLB) reported Q2 earnings with key metrics compared directly to Wall Street estimates. Standard quarterly earnings comparisons can move short-term stock sentiment but rarely shift long-term company trajectory.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases disclose financial metrics that typically move stock prices and investor sentiment in the short term.
16 Jul
Analysts estimate Columbia Banking System (COLB) will report lower earnings. Key items to monitor include revenue trends, loan growth, credit quality metrics, net interest margins, and expense controls amid current economic conditions. Forecast of earnings decline can exert moderate downward pressure on COLB shares and near-term sentiment without altering long-term fundamentals.
23 Jun
Columbia Banking System reported Q1 earnings, highlighting results versus other regional bank stocks. Q1 earnings release offers moderate insight into financial performance and peer positioning.
31 May
Columbia Banking System acquires Hope Bancorp for $38 million, positioning the company as a key player in accelerating bank consolidation trends with expanded scale and market reach. The $38 million Hope Bancorp acquisition marks a major strategic expansion that could significantly boost Columbia Banking System scale and competitive standing in ongoing sector consolidation.
27 May
Columbia Banking System tracks merger integration milestones with Pacific Premier, focusing on systems conversion, branch consolidation and cost synergy realization. Successful integration execution will determine cost savings, customer retention and earnings trajectory after the Pacific Premier merger.
Columbia Banking System relies on relationship deposits to counter intensifying competition in Western markets. Western competition directly pressures COLB deposit strategies and regional positioning.
Columbia Banking System anticipates shifts in net interest margins, fee income streams and loan portfolio composition through 2026. Forward-looking details on NIM, fees and loans can moderately shape investor views on 2026 earnings trajectory.
7 May
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB), a regional bank with a 4.9% dividend yield, has hit a buy point, signaling a potential investment opportunity. Reaching a buy point with an attractive 4.9% dividend yield likely boosts investor sentiment and stock trajectory significantly.
30 Apr
Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB), launched a dedicated Franchise Banking Team to provide specialized financing and advisory services to franchise owners and operators. Launching a specialized Franchise Banking Team expands into a high-growth sector, enabling new revenue streams and strengthening market position.
26 Apr
Columbia Banking System (COLB) delivered strong Q1 results with Pacific Premier merger synergies potentially strengthening the bull case amid questions on future outlook. Strong Q1 earnings and merger synergies represent major strategic progress likely to enhance COLB's financial trajectory and investor confidence.
24 Apr
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q1 results feature loan mix shift toward higher-yield assets, integration synergies from recent merger, and robust deposit growth driving performance. Q1 loan mix shift, merger integration synergies, and deposit growth represent major strategic and operational improvements boosting financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q1 earnings beat expectations due to year-over-year increases in net interest income and fee income. Q1 earnings beat from rising NII and fee income signals robust financial performance, likely driving significant positive shifts in stock price and investor sentiment.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q1 2026 earnings call summary details quarterly financial results, performance highlights, and management outlook. Quarterly earnings summaries directly shape investor perceptions of financial health and future prospects for COLB.
Columbia Banking System Inc (COLB) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strong loan growth alongside other positive financial metrics. Strong loan growth in Q1 2026 earnings signals significant positive impact on financial performance and investor sentiment.
23 Apr
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) released Q1 earnings call highlights covering financial performance, strategic updates, and outlook. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial results and guidance that significantly shape COLB's market performance and investor expectations.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) reported Q1 earnings, analyzing key metrics for insights into financial performance. Q1 earnings reports typically drive significant shifts in stock price and investor expectations for COLB.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) reported first-quarter earnings and revenue exceeding analyst estimates, driven by net interest income growth and controlled expenses. Surpassing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates enhances financial performance outlook and investor sentiment significantly.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly impact financial performance metrics and investor sentiment toward the bank's future trajectory.
20 Apr
Columbia Banking System's 2026 earnings will be propelled by improvements in net interest margin, fee income growth, and optimized loan portfolio mix. Forward-looking analysis of core banking metrics like NIM, fees, and loan mix signals major shifts in financial trajectory and investor outlook.
Columbia Banking System advances acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp, navigating regulatory approvals, integration challenges, and growth opportunities in the West Coast banking market. Acquisition of Pacific Premier expands Columbia Banking's scale, market presence, and strategic positioning in key regions.
16 Apr
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) reports earnings next week, with Wall Street expecting growth. Anticipated earnings growth report may noticeably influence short-term financial performance expectations and investor sentiment.