Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.13
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
60.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
COLB Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
COLB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.13
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout37.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR6.5%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return31.9%
5Y Total Return-17.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,29410Y ago$15,02720Y ago$14,251
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
COLB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
COLB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Columbia Banking System, Inc. distributes 60.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
COLB has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.5% and 5-year CAGR of 1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, COLB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -17.1%, with dividends contributing 15.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,027 today.
COLB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.70
Avg/Payment$0.3350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | — | 5.13% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↑ +2.8% | 5.23% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 5.38% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 6.16% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 5.39% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 4.64% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 5.77% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 7.64% | Jun 10, 2024 |
COLB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 8
Safety
Watch
60.9% payout
Streak
4Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.1B | 3.8% | 60.9% | 4 | Watch |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.7B | 3.0% | 37.4% | 7 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.3B | 2.8% | 37.3% | 21 | Sustainable |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 ZIONZions Bancorporation… | $9.3B | 2.7% | 31.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $690M | 3.1% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
COLB Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.45 | 0.7% | 4 | $2.30 | 63.0% | 1.59x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.55 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $1.38 | 15.0% | 4 | $1.78 | 77.5% | 1.29x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.55 | 77.4% | 1.29x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | -14.9% | 4 | $1.91 | 59.7% | 1.68x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $1.34 | -4.3% | 4 | $-6.92 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | 22.8% | 4 | $1.60 | 87.5% | 1.14x | 4.0% |
| 2018 | $1.14 | 29.5% | 4 | $1.43 | 79.7% | 1.25x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $0.88 | -42.5% | 4 | $1.12 | 78.6% | 1.27x | 2.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COLB stock.
How much dividend does COLB pay per share?
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is COLB's next ex-dividend date?
COLB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. COLB typically pays dividends Annual.
Is COLB's dividend safe?
COLB's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.9% and FCF payout ratio of +37.1%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is COLB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Columbia Banking System, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does COLB pay dividends?
Columbia Banking System, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in COLB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in COLB five years ago would be worth approximately $8,294 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is COLB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
COLB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.