COLB Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of COLB?

Amy L. N. BettsHead of Investor RelationsMr. Christopher M. MerrywellChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentMr. Aaron James DeerExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerJason HesterSenior Vice President and Chief Innovation & Information OfficerMr. Clint E. SteinPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Eric J. EidExecutive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology OfficerMr. Andrew L. McDonaldExecutive Vice President & Chief Credit OfficerMr. Brock M. LakelySenior Vice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMs. Kumi Yamamoto BaruffiExecutive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Mr. David Moore DevineExecutive Vice President & Chief Marketing OfficerMr. Ronald L. Farnsworth Jr., CPA, CPAExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Ronald L. Farnsworth Jr., C.P.A., CPAExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Andrew H. OgnallExecutive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Ms. Sheri T. BurnsEVice President & Chief People OfficerMs. Eve CallahanExecutive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer of Umpqua BankMr. Cort Lane O'HaverExecutive ChairmanMr. Torran B. NixonSenior Executive Vice PresidentMr. David F. ShotwellExecutive Vice President & Chief Risk OfficerMr. Drew K. Anderson C.P.A.Chief Admin. OfficerMs. Lisa WhitePrincipal Accounting Officer & Corporation ControllerMs. Jacquelynne Bohlen C.F.A.Head of Investor RelationsMr. Drew K. Anderson CPAChief Admin. Officer

NASDAQ : COLB

Columbia Banking System

$30.07

0.34+1.14%

At Close 4:00 PM

73.34

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Stock Price Today

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) stock declined over -0.93%, trading at $29.79 on NASDAQ, down from the previous close of $30.07. The stock opened at $30.13, fluctuating between $29.57 and $30.24 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

30.07

Prev. Close

7.09B

Market Cap

29.565

Day Low

11.68

P/E Ratio

2.55

EPS (TTM)

2.66

Cash Flow per Share

30.13

Open

238.02M

Number of Shares

30.24

Day High

98.92%

Free Float in %

24.01

Book Value

2.76M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
May 26, 2026	29.96	30.23	29.70	30.07	2.24M
May 22, 2026	29.80	29.82	29.59	29.73	1.44M
May 21, 2026	29.57	29.65	29.19	29.62	2.05M
May 20, 2026	28.91	29.79	28.75	29.67	2.3M
May 19, 2026	28.95	29.03	28.54	28.73	2.67M
May 18, 2026	28.88	29.34	28.88	29.01	2.48M
May 15, 2026	29.12	29.22	28.49	28.77	3.18M
May 14, 2026	29.04	29.33	28.96	29.12	6.21M
May 13, 2026	29.07	29.11	28.55	28.71	2.8M
May 12, 2026	29.47	29.65	28.74	29.09	2.84M
May 11, 2026	30.11	30.25	29.35	29.42	2.97M
May 08, 2026	29.64	30.11	29.64	30.04	3.4M
May 07, 2026	30.24	30.46	29.46	29.56	2.33M
May 06, 2026	30.10	30.38	29.96	30.20	2.67M
May 05, 2026	29.13	29.83	29.07	29.71	2.4M
May 04, 2026	29.36	29.47	28.94	29.07	2.58M
Apr 30, 2026	29.11	29.91	28.94	29.60	2.4M
Apr 29, 2026	29.59	29.68	28.91	29.12	2.03M
Apr 28, 2026	30.10	30.19	29.54	29.62	2.35M
Apr 27, 2026	29.25	29.96	29.25	29.85	2.42M

Contact Details

Tacoma, WA 98402-2156

United States

https://www.columbiabank.com 253 305 1900

About Company

Columbia Banking System, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Columbia State Bank that provides a range of banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals in the United States. It offers personal banking products and services, including noninterest and interest-bearing checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts; home mortgages for purchases and refinances, home equity loans and lines of credit, and other personal loans; debit and credit cards; and digital banking services. The company also provides business banking products and services, such as checking, savings, interest-bearing money market, and certificate of deposit accounts; agricultural, asset-based, builder, and other commercial real estate loans, as well as loans guaranteed by the small business administration; and professional banking, treasury management, merchant card, and international banking services. In addition, it offers wealth management solutions that include financial planning services, such as asset allocation, net worth analysis, estate planning and preservation, education funding, and wealth transfer; long-term care, and life and disability insurance solutions; individual retirement solutions comprising retirement planning, retirement income strategies, and traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts; and business solutions, which comprise business retirement plans, key person insurance, business succession planning, and deferred compensation plans to individuals, families, and professional businesses. Further, the company provides fiduciary, investment, and administrative trust services, such as personal and special needs trusts, estate settlement, and investment agency and charitable management. It operates a network of 153 branch locations, including 68 in the state of Washington, 59 in Oregon, 15 in Idaho, and 11 in California. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

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Company Overview

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) closed at $29.79 USD, losing -$0.28 (-0.93%) from the previous close of $30.07. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $21.91 and $32.70. With a market capitalization of about $7.09 billion, Columbia Banking System, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.68). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 2.81 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Columbia Banking System, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector and the Banks - Regional industry. Led by CEO Clinton E. Stein, the company employs approximately 4,721 people and listed since June 16, 1992. Columbia Banking System, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Columbia State Bank that provides a range of banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -1.09%, SMA50 3.13%, SMA200 15.37%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 51.39 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.92 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -6.48% below its high and over 55.94% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 2.20 million shares is below the 3-month average of 2.90 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Columbia Banking System, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 13.17, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.11 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.13 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 6.55, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Columbia Banking System, Inc. last paid a dividend of 1.46 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $36.12. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Columbia Banking System, Inc. generated EPS of $2.26 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 1.21%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 4.85% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.72. The next quarter is forecast at $0.68. Next year's EPS is expected at $5.69. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 9 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 23 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $37.00 to $24.00. The high target offers 23.05% upside. The low target suggests -20.19% downside. The mean target is $30.58. This offers 1.7% upside. Columbia Banking System, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended April 23, 2026, missed forecasts by 5.88%. The prior quarter beat by 13.89%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 9.23% in January 23, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Columbia Banking System, Inc. has 299.17 million shares outstanding. The public float is 208.02 million shares, elevated short interest at 7.44% of float. This equals 13.92 million shares. The short ratio is 4.09 days. Institutional investors hold 72.52% of the float. Insiders own 0.61%. FARNSWORTH RON L holds 160.07 thousand shares, Stein Clint has 157.69 thousand shares and Nixon Torran B has 98.23 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 19.35 thousand shares across 5 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Columbia Banking System generated $2.72B in revenue, or $13.90 per share. Gross margin was 92.51%, operating margin 17.31%, and net profit margin 12.81%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 0.67% and ROE at 6.98%.
On valuation metrics, Columbia Banking System trades at a P/E of 13.17, P/S of 2.11 and P/B of 1.13. The current ratio is 3.56 and quick ratio is 3.56. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 25.16 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.52, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.28.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Columbia Banking System posted revenue of $2.72B, down slightly from $547.56M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $2.52B (margin 92.51%). Operating income was $471.20M (margin 17.3%). Net income was$348.72M (EPS $1.79).
The company ended the quarter with - $498.50M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $4.76B, and net debt of $2.59B. Total assets were $52.17B, with equity of $5.00B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $508.77M, free cash flow of $423.23M, and capital expenditures of - $85.55M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Columbia Banking System, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.73%, with price expected at $29.85 by June 09, 2026, within a range of $29.38 to $30.36 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 90.69%, reaching $57.34 by August 24, 2026, with a range of $56.41 to $58.98. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 8.21%, with price at $32.54 by May 26, 2027, within a range of $31.39 to $33.49.

Key Takeaways

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) shares are flat 1.43% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Columbia Banking System, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 13.17. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $29.54, suggesting -1.76% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.73% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (90.69% over three months), and a longer-term gain (8.21% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) stock price?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) stock price is $29.79 in the last trading session. During the trading session, COLB stock reached the peak price of $30.24 while $29.57 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in COLB stock occurred in the recent session was -0.93% while the dollar amount for the price change in COLB stock was - $0.28.

COLB's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed COLB is part of Banks - Regional industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector. Columbia Banking System, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of COLB?

Amy L. N. Betts
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Christopher M. Merrywell
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
Mr. Aaron James Deer
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jason Hester
Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation & Information Officer
Mr. Clint E. Stein
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Eric J. Eid
Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Andrew L. McDonald
Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Mr. Brock M. Lakely
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Mr. David Moore Devine
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Ronald L. Farnsworth Jr., CPA, CPA
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Ronald L. Farnsworth Jr., C.P.A., CPA
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Andrew H. Ognall
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Sheri T. Burns
EVice President & Chief People Officer
Ms. Eve Callahan
Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer of Umpqua Bank
Mr. Cort Lane O'Haver
Executive Chairman
Mr. Torran B. Nixon
Senior Executive Vice President
Mr. David F. Shotwell
Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Mr. Drew K. Anderson C.P.A.
Chief Admin. Officer
Ms. Lisa White
Principal Accounting Officer & Corporation Controller
Ms. Jacquelynne Bohlen C.F.A.
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Drew K. Anderson CPA
Chief Admin. Officer

How COLB did perform over past 52-week?

COLB's closing price is 37.24% higher than its 52-week low of $21.91 where as its distance from 52-week high of $32.70 is -8.04%.

How many employees does COLB have?

Number of COLB employees currently stands at 4,721.

Link for COLB official website?

Official Website of COLB is: https://www.columbiabank.com

How do I contact COLB?

COLB could be contacted at phone 253 305 1900 and can also be accessed through its website. COLB operates from 1301 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402-2156, United States.

How many shares of COLB are traded daily?

COLB stock volume for the day was 2.76M shares. The average number of COLB shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.81M.

What is the market cap of COLB currently?

The market value of COLB currently stands at $7.09B with its latest stock price at $29.79 and 238.02M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	4721
Beta	0.68
Sales or Revenue	$2.72B
5Y Sales Change%	1.298%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Banks - Regional

COLB Company Profile and Key Details

Columbia Banking System

Price Chart

Stock Price Today

Stock Snapshot

Relevant Articles

SEC Fillings

Current Report (8-k)

Annual Report (10-k)

Stock Price History Chart

Contact Details

About Company

Company Information

Stock Peers

Company Overview

Technical Performance

Valuation Metrics

Dividend & Fair Value

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Performance

Company Overview

Dividend & Fair Value

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Valuation Metrics

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways