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COLB Stock Forecast: Columbia Banking System, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 7 Oct 2026
$28
−2.18% on the day

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $34 — +20.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 38 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$8.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
38 / 100
Median analyst target
$34
Analysts covering
14
Revenue$663.0M+29.8% y/y
Net income$208.0M
Free cash flow$288.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.2%
1M
−8.2%
YTD
+4.9%
1Y
+13.5%
From 52W high
−14.9%
From 52W low
+23.5%
$23
$33
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

COLB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Oct 2026
38 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
76
Growth
70
Momentum
68
Quality
62
Revisions
61
Issuance
22
Size
17
Accruals
14
Volatility
10

Value (76): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Volatility (10): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

COLB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COLB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26COLBHigh $37Median $34Low $31

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says14 analysts
6 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Low $31Median $34High $37

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$30 → $32
5 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$34 → $32
1 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$35 → $33
30 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$34 → $32
22 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
22 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$32 → $31
1 Sept 2026DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy$33 → $36
1 Sept 2026DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy—
10 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$32 → $34
10 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$31 → $30
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
24 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$29 → $31
24 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
24 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform$34 → $35
24 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
24 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
24 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$34 → $35
24 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
24 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$35 → $36

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. COLB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

COLB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +13.5% against +17.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

COLB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26COLBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

COLB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.3×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.3×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
35.1%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
36.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
50.9%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
28.4%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.2%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.1%

Higher than 93% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $8.2B and an enterprise value of $11.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.6B. The latest quarter grew 35.1% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 282.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.3×; forward P/E: 8.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.12%, paying out 58% of earnings.

  • Columbia Banking System, Inc. employs 6,005 people — $439K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

COLB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
COLBColumbia Banking System, Inc.$8.2B
38
CBSHCommerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri)$8.2B
48
PBProsperity Bancshares, Inc.$8.1B
46
WALWestern Alliance Bancorp.$8.4B
37
BOKFBOK Financial Corp.$7.8B
58
CBCCentral Bancompany, Inc.$7.7B
31
ZIONZions Bancorporation NA$9.3B
90

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Columbia Banking System, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest COLB news & analysis

Columbia Banking System Announces Date of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

PRNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Columbia Banking System announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after market close. The company also noted it will hold an accompanying earnings conference call.

Why it matters — Investors and analysts watching COLB will want to mark the date to hear the company's latest quarterly financial results and management commentary.

KBRA Assigns Rating to $250 Million Subordinated Notes Issued by Columbia Bank

Business Wire · 18 Sept 2026neutral

KBRA assigned a rating of A- with a Stable Outlook to the $250 million subordinated notes issued by Columbia Bank, which mature on September 18, 2036 and are callable beginning September 18, 2031. Net proceeds from the notes will be used for general corporate purposes and to retire trust preferred securities outstanding at Columbia Banking System, Inc.

Why it matters — A COLB watcher would care because this credit rating on the bank's new subordinated debt issuance reflects an assessment of the company's creditworthiness and signals how the bank plans to use the proceeds, including retiring outstanding trust preferred securities at the holding company.

Columbia Bank Names Chris Orr to Lead Trust Sales and Strategic Partnerships for Columbia Private Trust

PRNewsWire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc., announced it has promoted Chris Orr to SVP and Director of Trust Sales & Strategic Partnerships for Columbia Private Trust, the bank's specialty custody business.

Why it matters — The executive promotion signals Columbia's continued investment and focus on its specialty trust and custody business, a growth area COLB watchers monitor.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) presented at the Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, with a transcript of its remarks made available. The presentation covered the company's participation at the financial services industry event.

Why it matters — COLB watchers would care because the presentation provides insight into the company's positioning and messaging shared with the investment community at a major industry conference.

Columbia Banking System Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes

PRNewsWire · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Columbia Bank, the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB), announced the pricing of its offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.721% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036. The pricing was announced on September 14, 2026.

Why it matters — This update matters to COLB watchers because it provides details on the company's subordinated debt offering, which affects its capital structure and funding.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about COLB stock

What is the COLB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $34, with estimates ranging from $31 to $37. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is COLB stock a buy right now?

Of the 14 analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 38 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank COLB?

As at 6 Oct 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. ranks 38 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 Value (76 of 100).

Will COLB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +20.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 38 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the COLB stock forecast for 2030?

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 $37 over the next 12 months.

How has COLB stock performed over the past year?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +13.5% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Columbia Banking System, Inc. do?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

What is the latest news on COLB?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 30 Sept 2026): "Columbia Banking System Announces Date of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". Columbia Banking System announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after market close. The company also noted it will hold an accompanying earnings conference call.

Company

About Columbia Banking System, Inc.

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