Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Stock Price & Analysis
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) closed at USD 29.89 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.36% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 29.89; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 28.97–29.9 on volume of 3,372,976 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 24.75–33.68 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (COLB)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $2.65B, net income $711M (26.8% margin) (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold COLB (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +25.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +9.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.77, revenue estimate $688M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (COLB)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.28B | $1.27B | $2.00B | $1.93B | $2.30B | $2.65B |
| Net income | $420M | $337M | $349M | $534M | $550M | $711M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.21 | $2.60 | $1.78 | $2.55 | $2.30 | — |
| Free cash flow | $647M | $1.04B | — | — | — | — |
| Net margin | 32.9% | 26.5% | 17.5% | 27.7% | 23.9% | 26.8% |
| Revenue growth | +111.0% | -0.5% | +57.3% | -3.4% | +19.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $825M | $1.29B | $2.16B | $1.88B | $2.38B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (COLB)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 12.2x, Dec 2024 10.6x, Dec 2023 15.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (COLB)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold COLB. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.20% | $68.2M | Added +4.7% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $12.3M | Added +68.0% |
Analysts (COLB)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Deutsche Bank | Initiated | Hold | $32 |
| 2026-10-09 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $35 → $32 |
| 2026-10-05 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $30 → $32 |
| 2026-10-05 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Hold | $34 → $32 |
| 2026-10-01 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $35 → $33 |
| 2026-09-30 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $34 → $32 |
| 2026-09-22 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $32 → $31 |
| 2026-09-01 | DA Davidson | Upgrade | Neutral → Buy | $33 → $36 |
| 2026-08-10 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $32 → $34 |
| 2026-08-03 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $31 → $30 |
| 2026-07-24 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $34 → $35 |
| 2026-07-24 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $34 → $35 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (COLB)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +25.7% | +9.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +25.8% | +1.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.1% | 35.0% |
| Max drawdown | -18.4% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -48.1% (Feb 2022→May 2023) |
COLB analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.77 | $0.79 | -2.2% | $687.6M | 14 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.79 | $0.82 | -3.3% | $693.6M | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.03 | $3.05 | -0.6% | $2.74B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.30 | $3.38 | -2.3% | $2.80B | 14 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 29.89 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.36% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 29.89 |
| Open | USD 29.89 |
| Day Range | USD 28.97 – 29.9 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.75 – 33.68 |
| Volume | 3,372,976 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (COLB)
Nexqual's technical model rates COLB "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.3 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 29.75) |
| MACD | -0.18 (negative) |
Earnings (COLB)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.77 |
| Revenue Estimate | $687.63M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.73 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.72 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.82 vs est 0.72 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.85 vs est 0.69 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (COLB)
| Total Revenue | $2.50B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +35.10% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +50.92% |
| Profit Margin | +28.38% |
| ROE | +11.03% |
| Total Cash | $1.84B |
| Total Debt | $5.06B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Ownership (COLB)
| Insider Ownership | +0.75% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.05% |
| Shares Outstanding | 282.90M |
| Float | 280.29M |
| Short % of Float | +3.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 3.95 | ▼ 2.47% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 53.23 | ▲ 0.8% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 31.48 | ▼ 2.39% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 48.42 | ▲ 1.45% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 16.99 | ▼ 2.3% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 2.13% |
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