NASDAQ:CLBK Columbia Financial (CLBK) Stock Forecast, Price & News $15.70 +0.12 (+0.77%) (As of 12:02 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$15.54▼$15.7750-Day Range$15.46▼$18.7852-Week Range$14.11▼$22.37Volume20,177 shsAverage Volume177,909 shsMarket Capitalization$1.65 billionP/E Ratio26.17Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Columbia Financial MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish12.18% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.11Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.35%From $0.46 to $0.48 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.0.80 out of 5 starsFinance Sector870th out of 871 stocksFederal Savings Institutions Industry39th out of 39 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Columbia Financial. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted12.18% of the float of Columbia Financial has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverColumbia Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 28.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Columbia Financial has recently increased by 13.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldColumbia Financial does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthColumbia Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CLBK. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentColumbia Financial has a news sentiment score of -0.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Columbia Financial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Columbia Financial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.50% of the stock of Columbia Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 13.06% of the stock of Columbia Financial is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Columbia Financial are expected to grow by 4.35% in the coming year, from $0.46 to $0.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Columbia Financial is 25.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 114.42.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Columbia Financial is 25.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 71.59.Price to Book Value per Share RatioColumbia Financial has a P/B Ratio of 1.62. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) StockColumbia Financial, Inc., a bank holding company, provides financial services to businesses and consumers in the United States. The company offers non-interest-bearing demand deposits, interest bearing demand accounts, savings and club accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also provides loans, including multifamily and commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, one-to-four family residential loans, construction loans, home equity loans and advances, and other consumer loans that include automobiles and personal loans, as well as unsecured and overdraft lines of credit. In addition, the company offers title insurance products; wealth management services; and cash management services, including remote deposit, lockbox service, and sweep accounts. It operates full-service banking offices in New Jersey; and branch offices in Freehold, New Jersey. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Columbia Financial, Inc. is a subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC.Read More CLBK Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CLBK Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 29, 2023 | msn.com$725K Brick-Front Colonial In Columbia Sports Several FireplacesSeptember 25, 2023 | msn.comColumbia's payment center to host Friday fundraisers for breast cancer awarenessSeptember 29, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)Uranium Prices Surge as Nuclear Energy Becomes KeyRenewed interest in uranium and rising prices have created a favorable environment for new projects.September 19, 2023 | msn.comColumbia city council approves $506 million budget with provisions for union worker benefits and adjusted drug test policiesSeptember 18, 2023 | benzinga.comColumbia Care Raises $25M In Subscription Agreements To Fuel Growth StrategySeptember 11, 2023 | news.yahoo.comParties with ownership stake in Columbia Mall listed as defendants in foreclosure caseSeptember 8, 2023 | msn.comColumbia Business professor talks commercial real estates 'doom loop'September 4, 2023 | news.yahoo.comColumbia County storm damage assessment and important information for emergency assistanceSeptember 29, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)Uranium Prices Surge as Nuclear Energy Becomes KeyRenewed interest in uranium and rising prices have created a favorable environment for new projects.July 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial (CLBK) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag EstimatesJuly 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023July 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Preview: Columbia Financial (CLBK) Q2 Earnings Expected to DeclineJuly 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) jumps 3.9% this week, though earnings growth is still tracking behind three-year shareholder returnsJuly 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCLBK - Columbia Financial, Inc.July 6, 2023 | msn.comColumbia County BOE looks to set millage rate, increase property taxesJuly 5, 2023 | msn.comIs the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Columbia Financial (CLBK) Stock?May 25, 2023 | msn.comColumbia Financial announces sixth stock repurchase programMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial, Inc. Announces Sixth Stock Repurchase ProgramApril 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Have Just Cut Their Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBK) Revenue Estimates By 15%April 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023April 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial (CLBK) Q1 Earnings Match EstimatesApril 21, 2023 | msn.comUSC renames dorm for Celia Dial Saxon, a celebrated Columbia educator during Jim CrowApril 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial (FRST) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?April 19, 2023 | technews.tmcnet.comColumbia Overseas Value Fund Celebrates 15-Year AnniversaryApril 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Estimate Columbia Financial (CLBK) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forApril 16, 2023 | yahoo.comDevelopment executive leaves Columbia County to lead SRS nonprofitApril 14, 2023 | msn.comColumbia Housing has a 'clean bill of finances' for the upcoming fiscal yearSee More Headlines Receive CLBK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Columbia Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CLBK Company Calendar Last Earnings7/26/2023Today9/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)10/25/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Federal savings institutions Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:CLBK CUSIPN/A CIK1723596 Webwww.columbiabankonline.com Phone(800) 522-4167FaxN/AEmployees748Year Founded1993Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.60 Trailing P/E Ratio25.97 Forward P/E Ratio33.87 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$86.17 million Net Margins16.63% Pretax Margin22.41% Return on Equity7.37% Return on Assets0.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.10 Current Ratio0.99 Quick Ratio0.99 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$340.07 million Price / Sales4.83 Cash Flow$1.03 per share Price / Cash Flow15.08 Book Value$9.62 per share Price / Book1.62Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares105,370,000Free Float102,738,000Market Cap$1.64 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.21 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Thomas J. Kemly (Age 65)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $1.66MMr. Dennis E. Gibney C.F.A. (Age 49)CFA, Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $763kMr. Edward Thomas Allen Jr. (Age 66)Sr. Exec. VP & COO Comp: $941.99kMr. John Klimowich (Age 60)Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $666.69kMs. Allyson Katz Schlesinger (Age 51)Exec. VP & Head of Consumer Banking Comp: $730.02kMr. W. Justin Jennings (Age 41)Exec. VP of Operations & Operations Officer Comp: $524.5kMr. Manesh Balachandran PrabhuExec. VP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Jenifer W. WaldenExec. VP & Chief HR OfficerMr. Oliver Edward Lewis Jr. (Age 58)Exec. VP & Head of Commercial Banking Mr. Matthew William RickertExec. VP & Chief Credit OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBankUnitedNYSE:BKUProvident Financial ServicesNYSE:PFSAxos FinancialNYSE:AXBrookline BancorpNASDAQ:BRKLCapitol Federal FinancialNASDAQ:CFFNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCBought 19,636 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.046%Alberta Investment Management CorpSold 10,033 shares on 8/24/2023Ownership: 0.021%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 8,694 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.036%Osaic Holdings Inc.Sold 1,140 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.004%Nuveen Asset Management LLCSold 1,791 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.088%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CLBK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have CLBK shares performed in 2023? Columbia Financial's stock was trading at $21.62 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, CLBK shares have decreased by 27.9% and is now trading at $15.58. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Columbia Financial? Columbia Financial saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,340,000 shares, an increase of 14.0% from the August 31st total of 2,930,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 118,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 28.1 days. Approximately 12.2% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Columbia Financial's Short Interest. When is Columbia Financial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 25th 2023. View our CLBK earnings forecast. How were Columbia Financial's earnings last quarter? Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBK) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $50.61 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $64.30 million. Columbia Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.37% and a net margin of 16.63%. What ETFs hold Columbia Financial's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) stock in their portfolio include First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA).Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV). What other stocks do shareholders of Columbia Financial own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Columbia Financial investors own include Kearny Financial (KRNY), MBIA (MBI), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Walt Disney (DIS), Consolidated Edison (ED), Enbridge (ENB), International Business Machines (IBM), KeyCorp (KEY) and Altria Group (MO). What is Columbia Financial's stock symbol? Columbia Financial trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CLBK." How do I buy shares of Columbia Financial? Shares of CLBK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Columbia Financial's stock price today? One share of CLBK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.58. How much money does Columbia Financial make? Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) has a market capitalization of $1.64 billion and generates $340.07 million in revenue each year. The company earns $86.17 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.60 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Columbia Financial have? The company employs 748 workers across the globe. How can I contact Columbia Financial? Columbia Financial's mailing address is 19-01 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn NJ, 07140. The official website for the company is www.columbiabankonline.com. The company can be reached via phone at (800) 522-4167. This page (NASDAQ:CLBK) was last updated on 9/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Columbia Financial, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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