COLBFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $35 — +13.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 34 of 100 as at 24 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 (77): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (13): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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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 +13.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $32 → $34 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $31 → $30 |
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $29 → $31 |
| 24 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $34 → $35 |
| 24 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 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 | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $35 → $36 |
| 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 | — |
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. COLB appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 25 Aug 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +19.6% against +20.5% 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 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 70% 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 83% 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 $8.7B and an enterprise value of $11.9B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 12.0×; forward P/E: 9.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.86%, paying out 58% of earnings.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. employs 6,005 people — $439K of revenue per employee.
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 25th, 2026, alongside OZK and CAG, as announced by Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A COLB watcher would care because the stock has been formally designated under a negative ranking tier by a major research firm, signalling a bearish assessment.
An ETF Trends piece titled "Dividends Are Found in the Tried & True" highlights a consumer email declining to bank with a social media company, reflecting a preference for established, traditional institutions when seeking dividends. The article positions time-tested companies as a reliable source of dividend income.
Why it matters — COLB watchers would care because the piece frames traditional banks like Columbia as trusted, dividend-paying alternatives to newer tech-driven banking entrants, which could reinforce their appeal to income-focused investors.
On August 21st, 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) was added to Zacks Investment Research's Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List, along with AU and OZK.
Why it matters — This designation signals a negative short-term rating from Zacks for COLB, which stock watchers would note when assessing the company.
Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc., announced the opening of a new commercial office and retail branch in Draper, Utah, continuing its expansion in the state.
Why it matters — A COLB watcher would care because the new branch reflects the company's continued geographic expansion into the Utah market.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026.
Why it matters — This announcement confirms a regular quarterly return of capital to Columbia Banking System shareholders, providing visibility into the company's dividend payout schedule.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Columbia Banking System, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $35, with estimates ranging from $30 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. 34 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 24 Aug 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. ranks 34 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 (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +13.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbia Banking System, Inc. 34 out of 100 as at 24 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: $30 to $37 over the next 12 months.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. returned +19.6% over the 12 months to 25 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, 25 Aug 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 25th". Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 25th, 2026, alongside OZK and CAG, as announced by Zacks Investment Research.
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
