Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) Stock Price & Analysis
Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) closed at USD 10.82 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 0.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 10.84; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 10.8–11.02 on volume of 2,929,395 shares. Market capitalization is $2.92B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.21–12 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (CLBK)
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 14.17 (range 14–14.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +73.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +27.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-20, EPS estimate USD 0.15, revenue estimate $103M.
Analysts (CLBK)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 14.17 (low 14, high 14.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Initiated | Outperform | $14.5 |
| 2026-08-11 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Neutral → Overweight | $19 → $14 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CLBK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +73.7% | +27.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +74.0% | +4.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.5% | 29.5% |
| Max drawdown | -11.3% (Dec 2025→Jan 2026) | -41.2% (Aug 2022→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 10.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.18% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 10.84 |
| Open | USD 10.87 |
| Day Range | USD 10.8 – 11.02 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.21 – 12 |
| Volume | 2,929,395 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.92B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CLBK)
Nexqual's technical model rates CLBK "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.29 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 11.37) |
| MACD | -0.14 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CLBK)
Wall Street analysts rate CLBK "Strong Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 14.17 (range USD 14–14.5), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 14.17 |
| High Target | USD 14.5 |
| Low Target | USD 14 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CLBK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $102.84M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.06 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CLBK)
| Total Revenue | $267.23M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +13.10% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +32.64% |
| Profit Margin | +21.76% |
| ROE | +5.02% |
| Total Cash | $1.10B |
| Total Debt | $1.25B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CLBK)
Nexqual rates Columbia Financial, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +25% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.10B cash vs $1.25B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $78M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 5%, ROA 0.5% |
Ownership (CLBK)
| Insider Ownership | +29.40% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +5.24% |
| Shares Outstanding | 269.55M |
| Float | 261.78M |
| Short % of Float | +11.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (CLBK)
Columbia Financial, Inc. is led by Thomas J. Kemly (age 67), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Thomas J. Kemly (age 67) |
|---|---|
| First Senior EVP, Chief Banking Officer & Director | Dennis E. Gibney C.F.A. (age 51) |
| CFO, Executive VP, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer | Thomas F. Splaine (age 59) |
| Senior EVP, COO & Director | Steven M. Klein (age 59) |
Major Backers & Investors (CLBK)
Notable institutional backers of Columbia Financial, Inc. include Fidelity, Ursa Fund Management, LLC, American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.-Small Cap Growth Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fidelity | 3.46% |
| Ursa Fund Management, LLC | 1.04% |
| American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.-Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.74% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 0.59% |
| One Fin Capital Management LP | 0.47% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 5.42% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.04% |
| State Street | 2.56% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.72% |
| Geode Capital | 0.64% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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