COLBFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $35 — +9.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 30 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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
Momentum (79): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Volatility (8): The share price moves around a lot.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Columbia Banking System, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $29 → $31 |
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $34 → $35 |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $34 → $35 |
| 24 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $35 → $36 |
| 24 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $30 → $32 |
| 6 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $31 → $35 |
| 1 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | UBS | Assumes | Neutral | $33 → $30 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | 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.
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 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 81% 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.
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.
Zacks Investment Research added Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB), along with AHEXY and APELY, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 3rd, 2026.
Why it matters — A Zacks Strong Sell ranking signals a pessimistic outlook and may attract attention from investors monitoring COLB's standing.
Columbia Banking System announced the appointment of Simone Lagomarsino to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026.
Why it matters — Board appointments can bring fresh perspectives and expertise to a company's governance, potentially influencing future strategic decisions.
Seeking Alpha reiterated Columbia Banking System as a buy, citing its Q2 earnings beat, strong Pacific Northwest market share, dividend appeal, and margin recovery. The article notes that completed acquisition integration and prudent expense management offset risks from potential Fed rate hikes and rising funding costs.
Why it matters — A COLB watcher would care because the analysis highlights the company's regional brand strength in the Pacific Northwest and its margin recovery as key factors supporting its outlook despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Columbia Banking System (COLB) reported second-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, driven by higher net interest income and fee income, which offset pressure from rising expenses and lower loan and deposit balances.
Why it matters — For COLB watchers, the earnings beat signals that the bank's core revenue streams—net interest income and fee income—are strong enough to counterbalance rising costs and balance-sheet contraction.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of that call was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide detailed insights into management's discussion of quarterly financial results, business conditions, and outlook for COLB.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $35, with estimates ranging from $31 to $37. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 30 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. ranks 30 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 (79 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +9.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 30 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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 $37 over the next 12 months.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +42.7% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company that provides a comprehensive range of financial services through its primary subsidiary, Umpqua Bank.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 3rd". Zacks Investment Research added Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB), along with AHEXY and APELY, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 3rd, 2026.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company that provides a comprehensive range of financial services through its primary subsidiary, Umpqua Bank. It offers commercial banking, consumer banking, and wealth management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals across eight western states, including Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. The company delivers deposit products such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and insured cash sweep solutions. Its lending portfolio includes commercial lines of credit, term loans, accounts receivable financing, inventory financing, and residential mortgages. Wealth management services are provided through Columbia Wealth Advisors and Columbia Trust Company, encompassing financial planning, investments, estate planning, agency, and fiduciary services. Columbia Banking System, Inc. emphasizes relationship banking via traditional branches and digital channels, with a focus on diversification across loan types, customer segments, and geographic regions to support its operations in the regional banking sector. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, it plays a key role in serving the financial needs of its western U.S. footprint.
CEO Mr. Clinton E. Stein CPA · 6,005 employees · United States · https://www.columbiabankingsystem.com