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COLBColumbia Banking System, Inc.
$28.85$8.2B
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.

COLB
NASDAQ · Regional Banks
$28.85
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$8.16B
P/E12.5x
52W High$33.67
Volume2.58M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Stagnation and Credit Spikes Cloud Recovery

Columbia Banking System's post-merger integration has produced a volatile earnings trajectory, with Q3 2025 marking a trough (EPS down 42.9% YoY to $0.40) before a rebound to $0.73 in Q2 2026. Net interest margin remains stagnant at 0.9% for three consecutive ...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationReview
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

COLB price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 52 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 52)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 23

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
COLB+6.28%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
COLB+14.93%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
COLB+68.32%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.23%
5-Year Return
COLB-0.56%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+63.86%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
12.5x
Forward P/EExpansion
9.5x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
13.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
8.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
12.5x
15.0x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
13.0x
12.7x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
11.6x
9.1x
80th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$13.88-51.9%
Base (Fair)$23.22-22.4%
Bull$33.86+17.4%
$13.88 Bear$23.22 Base$33.86 Bull
Current Market Price: $28.85
Trades at a 24.2% premium to Base DCF ($23.22)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.3B+19.3% YoY
Net income
$550M+3.1% YoY
Free cash flow
$706M+13.3% YoY
Operating margin
23.4%-0.9 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)5.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)8.5%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
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
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
$0.85+21.4%
vs $0.70
$582M+1.3%
vs $575M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Business Wire·5d ago
KBRA Assigns Rating to $250 Million Subordinated Notes Issued by Columbia Bank

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a rating of A- with a Stable Outlook to the $250 million subordinated notes issued by Columbia Bank ("the bank") with a final maturity date of September 18, 2036. The notes are callable at the option of the bank, commencing on September 18, 2031. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to retire trust preferred securities outstanding at its holding company, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB). Key Credit Considerations The ra.

PRNewsWire·6d ago
Columbia Bank Names Chris Orr to Lead Trust Sales and Strategic Partnerships for Columbia Private Trust

TACOMA, Wash., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), announced today it has promoted Chris Orr to SVP, Director of Trust Sales & Strategic Partnerships for Columbia Private Trust, the bank's specialty custody business.

Seeking Alpha·Sep 15, 2026
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript

PRNewsWire·Sep 14, 2026
Columbia Banking System Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes

TACOMA, Wash., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank (the "Bank"), the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia") (Nasdaq: COLB), announced today the pricing of its offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.721% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 (the "Notes").

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark COLB against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
COLB logoCOLBColumbia Banking System, Inc.Current
$28.85$8.16B12.5419.28%17.11%8.49%3.91%
WAFD logoWAFDWaFd, Inc.
$30.70$2.27B11.670.42%18.26%8.36%—
BANR logoBANRBanner Corporation
$68.07$2.31B12.07-0.08%31.24%10.65%—
HOMB logoHOMBHome Bancshares, Inc.
$28.84$5.81B11.97-3.54%34.84%11.29%—
CVBF logoCVBFCVB Financial Corp.
$22.01$3.16B14.487.23%29.31%8.22%—
BOKF logoBOKFBOK Financial Corporation
$130.58$7.93B14.229.59%18.3%10.31%—

Compare COLB vs Peers

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs WAFD

Most directly comparable listed peer for COLB.

Scale Benchmark

vs V

Larger-name benchmark to compare COLB against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs WAFD, BANR, HOMB, CVBF

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

COLB SEC Filings & Documents

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 14, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 23, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 25, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

5
FY 2026

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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COLB Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is Columbia Banking System, Inc. growing?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) grew revenue by 19.3% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is COLB profitable?

Yes, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) is profitable, generating $711.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (17.1% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does COLB pay dividends?

Yes, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.91%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is COLB's return on equity?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

Industry Metrics
What is Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s net interest margin?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.0%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.

What is Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s efficiency ratio?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) has an efficiency ratio of 44.3%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.

What if you invested $1,000 in COLB back in 1996?

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