Columbia Banking System, Inc.
COLBNASDAQFinancialsBanks - Regional
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $8.20B
- P/E (TTM)
- 11.54
- Forward P/E
- 8.33
- Dividend yield
- 5.17%
- 52-week range
- $23.83$33.68
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.80M
Columbia Banking System (COLB) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $28.38 - $29.34 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $33.68 |
| 52-Week Low | $23.83 |
| Open | $28.75 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.70M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.80M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.50B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 711.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.25B |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.55 |
| Profit Margin | 28.38% |
| Operating Margin | 38.08% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.41% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.65 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.48 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
| Payout Ratio | 57.99% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 8.20B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 286.47M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.54 |
| Forward P/E | 8.33 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.27 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.09 |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.79 |
| 50-Day MA | $30.06 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $29.80 |
| 1-Year Change | +17.72% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Columbia Banking System at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Columbia Banking System (COLB) has a market capitalization of $8.20B. The stock trades at 11.5× trailing earnings, 8.3× forward earnings and 3.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $711.00M on revenue of $2.50B (a 28.4% profit margin) and generated $1.25B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 32.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.75B in cash and securities against $4.88B of debt, a net debt position of $3.12B.
Columbia Banking System pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.48 per share a year, a 5.17% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 58% payout ratio and 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 17.7% over the past year. At $28.44 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $23.82 to $33.67, below its 200-day moving average of $29.80.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $33.67, 18.4% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia Banking System
What is the current stock price for COLB?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, COLB stock trades at $28.44. The 52-week range is $23.83–$33.68, with a day range of $28.38–$29.34.
What is the P/E ratio for COLB?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Columbia Banking System's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 11.5, meaning investors pay $11.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 8.3, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Columbia Banking System operates in the Financials sector.
Does COLB pay dividends?
Yes, Columbia Banking System pays a 5.17% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.48 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 58.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 28, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for COLB?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for COLB is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $33.67, a 18.4% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $28.44.
What is the market cap of COLB?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Columbia Banking System's market capitalization is $8.15B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Columbia Banking System operates in the Financials sector within the Banks - Regional industry.