Columbia Banking System's total assets stepped up from $51.9B in 2025Q2 to $65.1B in 2026Q3, and quarterly net interest income rose from $422.2M in 2025Q1 to $615.0M in 2026Q3, suggesting the Umpqua merger is the primary earnings driver.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 22, 2026 | $0.82+6.8% vs $0.77 | $702M+2.1% vs $688M |
Q3 2026 Jul 23, 2026 | $0.76+4.5% vs $0.73 | $680M-1.1% vs $687M |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $0.72+5.0% vs $0.69 | $675M-0.3% vs $677M |
Q1 2026 Jan 22, 2026 | $0.82+13.9% vs $0.72 | $715M+2.8% vs $695M |
TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB) will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference.
Columbia Banking System is rated BUY, offering a 5% yield and a $1.2 billion share buyback, supporting a compelling risk/reward profile. COLB's 3Q26 results exceeded expectations, with NIM above 4%, strong credit quality, and efficiency ratio at 51.34%, outperforming industry benchmarks. The Pacific Premier Bancorp acquisition expands COLB's geographic reach and is expected to be mid-teens EPS accretive, enhancing commercial relationships and non-interest income.
Columbia Banking System NASDAQ: COLB reported third-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $0.78 and operating EPS of $0.82, as the regional bank cited balance-sheet optimization, customer deposit growth and expense discipline as drivers of improved profitability.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.48 | $8.62B | 10.23 | 19.28% | 30.19% | 11.08% | 3.7% | |
| $29.43 | $2.17B | 8.53 | 12.22% | 31.45% | 8.5% | — | |
| $70.09 | $2.38B | 12.12 | -0.08% | 38.63% | 10.07% | 2.8% | |
| $29.86 | $6.01B | 12.16 | -3.54% | 43.71% | 10.95% | 2.69% | |
| $22.74 | $3.26B | 17.14 | 7.23% | 36.65% | 8.52% | 3.59% | |
| $129.48 | $7.87B | 11.62 | 9.59% | 29.56% | 11.21% | 1.87% |
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) grew revenue by 33.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) earned $835.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 30.2% net margin).
Yes. Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) pays a dividend that yields 3.70% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) had a return on equity (ROE) of 11.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.0%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) has an efficiency ratio of 61.8%. This is reasonable for a bank.
