CLBKFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) hold a median 12-month price target of $11 — -4.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Value (1): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CLBK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −4.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | $19 → $14 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $16 → $17 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Mar 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Oct 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 28 July 2022 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 28 Apr 2022 | Compass Point | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 Dec 2021 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 30 Oct 2020 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 28 Sept 2020 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 July 2020 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 June 2019 | Compass Point | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 29 Apr 2019 | Compass Point | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 9 Jan 2019 | Compass Point | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CLBK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Zacks reports that Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares have started gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Why it matters — A CLBK watcher would care because solid earnings estimate revisions signal improving expectations for the company's near-term performance.
24/7 Wall Street listed five dividend-paying stocks whose payout windows are closing in August, including Columbia Financial, which goes ex-dividend on August 12, 2026, one day after the other four stocks named. Arrow Financial, Cheesecake Factory, PC Connection, and Willis Lease Finance reach their ex-dividend cutoffs on August 11.
Why it matters — The report flags the August 12 ex-dividend cutoff, so Columbia Financial watchers planning for dividend income know the date by which they must hold the stock to receive the payout.
Columbia Financial (CLBK) reported Q2 earnings of $0.15 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share and matching last year's $0.05 per share.
Why it matters — The company significantly exceeded analyst expectations for quarterly earnings, which may signal stronger-than-anticipated financial performance.
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported net income of $14.5 million ($0.14 per share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $12.3 million ($0.12 per share) for the same quarter in 2025.
Why it matters — The results show year-over-year growth in net income, indicating improved financial performance for the bank holding company.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) have a median 12-month price target of $11, with estimates ranging from $8.64 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland), 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) ranks 37 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies -4.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) 37 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CLBK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $8.64 to $14 over the next 12 months.
Columbia Financial, Inc. (Maryland) returned +75.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Columbia Financial Inc. operates as a registered savings and loan holding company for Columbia Bank, providing a wide array of banking and financial services primarily in New Jersey.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Can Columbia Financial (CLBK) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?". Zacks reports that Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares have started gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Columbia Financial Inc. operates as a registered savings and loan holding company for Columbia Bank, providing a wide array of banking and financial services primarily in New Jersey. The company is focused on delivering personalized financial solutions through its traditional and digital banking platforms. Columbia Financial offers diverse products such as residential, commercial, and consumer loans, ensuring a comprehensive approach to community banking. It also provides deposit services, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and IRAs, catering to both personal and business clients. As a significant player in the New Jersey banking sector, Columbia Financial Inc. has established a strong presence with multiple branches, emphasizing customer service and community involvement. The institution plays a crucial role in local economic development by supporting various community initiatives and by offering financial literacy programs, contributing to financial stability within its service regions.
CEO Mr. Thomas J. Kemly · 749 employees · United States · https://www.columbiabankonline.com