Columbia Banking Systems

COLB

Market cap $9.62B

Columbia Banking (COLB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Bank launches veteran medical debt relief initiative in celebration of America's 250 th anniversary TACOMA, Wash., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced its partnership with public benefit corporation ForgiveCo to eliminate $5 million in medical debt for veterans and their families.

TACOMA, Wash., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB), parent company of Columbia Bank, today announced it will release second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after market close.

Rising expectations for increased productivity, profitability and growth opportunities tempered by near-term uncertainty and volatility 12-month outlook: 63% will prioritize investments over cost-cutting 6-month pause: 59% will monitor conditions for now before major decisions Comprehensive nationwide study surveyed nearly 1,200 businesses on their economic outlook, growth and hiring plans, AI impacts, tariff implications and fraud concerns TACOMA, Wash., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank today released the findings from its 2026 Business Barometer, an annual study examining the outlook, priorities and decision-making of nearly 1,200 small and middle market enterprises across the United States.

Three banks -- TFC, COLB and NWFL -- offer dividend yields above 4%, supported by income potential, growth initiatives and strong balance sheets.

Columbia Banking leans on relationship banking, fee growth and deposit repricing to defend margins as fintechs and big banks intensify deposit competition.

COLB nears key Pacific Premier integration milestones as cost savings, fee expansion and system conversions shape 2026 growth momentum.

COLB targets sustained NIM above 4% in 2026 as fee growth, loan remix and deposit repricing offset muted loan growth risks.

TACOMA, Wash., May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. ("Columbia" Nasdaq: COLB), parent company of Columbia Bank, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share, payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.

While the average dividend yield of the S&P 500 currently sits at a record low of 1%, Columbia Banking's 4.9% annualized yield certainly stands out.