COLBFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $33 — +5.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Columbia Banking System, Inc. 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
Revisions (92): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COLB, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $32 → $33 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $32 → $34 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Hold | $32 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $35 → $32 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $30 → $32 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $34 → $32 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $35 → $33 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $34 → $32 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $32 → $31 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Upgrade | Buy | $33 → $36 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $32 → $34 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +24.6% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
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Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. has a market value of $8.9B and an enterprise value of $11.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.6B. The latest quarter grew 29.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $711.0M, a 26.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.51.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. spent $518.0M on share buybacks and $397.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.7×; forward P/E: 9.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.72%, paying out 58% of earnings.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. employs 6,005 people — $439K of revenue per employee.
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Columbia Banking’s board authorized a new $1.2 billion share repurchase program. Customer deposit growth helped the company reduce wholesale funding by $1.5 billion.
Why it matters — These capital-return and funding updates are relevant to investors following Columbia Banking’s financial position and shareholder actions.
Columbia Banking System announced that it will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference.
Why it matters — The announcement notes an upcoming conference appearance by COLB, which may be relevant to investors following the company’s public engagements.
Seeking Alpha describes Columbia Banking System as offering a 5% yield and a $1.2 billion share repurchase, and reports that 3Q26 results exceeded expectations. The excerpt cites net interest margin above 4%, strong credit quality, a 51.34% efficiency ratio, and the Pacific Premier Bancorp acquisition.
Why it matters — The reported results, repurchase, yield and acquisition outlook are key developments for investors following COLB.
Columbia Banking System reported third-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $0.78 and operating EPS of $0.82. The regional bank attributed improved profitability to balance-sheet optimization, customer deposit growth and expense discipline.
Why it matters — The results and cited drivers offer COLB watchers an update on the bank’s profitability and operating performance.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Columbia Banking System, Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The provided excerpt contains no further details about the call.
Why it matters — The transcript is a source for COLB watchers seeking information about the company’s quarterly earnings discussion, but no specific results or topics are included in the excerpt.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $33, with estimates ranging from $31 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. ranks 81 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 Revisions (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +5.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for COLB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $31 to $40 over the next 12 months.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +24.6% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 3 Nov 2026): "Columbia Banking: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". Columbia Banking’s board authorized a new $1.2 billion share repurchase program. Customer deposit growth helped the company reduce wholesale funding by $1.5 billion.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Through its primary banking subsidiary, Columbia Bank, it provides a broad range of financial services to consumers, professionals, and businesses across the western United States. Its offerings include retail and commercial banking, small business lending, treasury management, mortgage lending, equipment leasing, private banking, and wealth management services. The company serves customers through a regional branch network and digital banking channels, with a strong focus on relationship banking and tailored financial solutions. Columbia Banking System plays an important role in regional finance by supporting everyday banking needs, business credit, cash management, and specialized lending for a diverse customer base.
CEO Mr. Clinton E. Stein CPA · 6,005 employees · United States · https://www.columbiabankingsystem.com
