Positive News Sentiment NASDAQ:CLBK Columbia Financial Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium 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. $21.91 +0.10 (+0.46%) (As of 07/1/2022 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$21.69▼$21.9950-Day Range$18.95▼$22.1352-Week Range$16.69▼$22.71Volume136,641 shsAverage Volume137,459 shsMarket Capitalization$2.46 billionP/E Ratio24.62Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$21.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Columbia Financial Stock Forecast (MarketRank)Analyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.2% Downside$21.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.04% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.54Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$19.72 K Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.95%From $0.88 to $0.95 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.1.77 out of 5 starsFinance Sector653rd out of 1,393 stocksFederal Savings Institutions Industry20th out of 65 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingColumbia Financial has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $21.00, Columbia Financial has a forecasted downside of 4.2% from its current price of $21.91.Amount of Analyst CoverageColumbia Financial has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.04% 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 7.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Columbia Financial has recently decreased by 2.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. 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 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CLBK. Previous Next 3.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentColumbia Financial has a news sentiment score of 1.54. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Columbia Financial this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for CLBK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Columbia Financial insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $19,720.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.60% of the stock of Columbia Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 15.20% of the stock of Columbia Financial is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Columbia Financial are expected to grow by 7.95% in the coming year, from $0.88 to $0.95 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Columbia Financial is 24.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 61.27.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Columbia Financial is 24.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 75.97.Price to Book Value per Share RatioColumbia Financial has a P/B Ratio of 2.16. 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 View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 About Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK)Columbia 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, such as individual and commercial checking accounts; interest bearing demand accounts comprising interest earning checking accounts and municipal accounts; and 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. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 62 full-service banking offices in 12 of New Jersey's 21 counties; and 2 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 Stock News HeadlinesJune 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comRoyalty Pharma (RPRX) Surges 5.2%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?June 17, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comColumbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBK) Short Interest Up 31.9% in MayJune 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Bank Hires Jenifer Walden, New Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources OfficerJune 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) three years ago would have delivered you a 42% gainJune 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHas Columbia Financial (CLBK) Outpaced Other Finance Stocks This Year?May 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Estimates Moving Higher for Columbia Financial (CLBK): Time to Buy?May 19, 2022 | nasdaq.comColumbia Financial Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for CLBKMay 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAfter Plunging 10.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Columbia Financial (CLBK)April 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDown 9.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Columbia Financial (CLBK) Looks Ripe for a TurnaroundApril 28, 2022 | nasdaq.comNotable Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - CLBKApril 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comColumbia Financial stock drops after Compass Point downgradesApril 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial (CLBK) Q1 Earnings Surpass EstimatesApril 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2022April 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial, Inc. Receives Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of RSI BankApril 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDoes Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?March 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Momentum in Columbia Financial (CLBK) Should Keep goingMarch 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Columbia Financial (CLBK) a New Strong Buy StockMarch 3, 2022 | msn.comHere's Why "Trend" Investors Would Love Betting on Columbia Financial (CLBK)February 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Columbia Financial (CLBK) Might be Well Poised for a SurgeFebruary 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Columbia Financial (CLBK) a Good Fit for "Trend Investing"January 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comRecent Price Trend in Columbia Financial (CLBK) is Your Friend, Here's WhyJanuary 25, 2022 | benzinga.comRecap: Columbia Financial Q4 EarningsJanuary 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Bank Hires Justin Jennings, New Executive Vice President, Operations OfficerJanuary 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial (CLBK) to Report Q4 Results: What Awaits?January 7, 2022 | nasdaq.comHere's Why I Think Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) Might Deserve Your Attention TodaySee More Headlines Industry, 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/AEmployees645Year FoundedN/ACompany Calendar Last Earnings4/27/2022Today7/02/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)7/27/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$21.00 High Stock Price Forecast$22.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-4.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.5 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.889990 Trailing P/E Ratio24.62 Forward P/E Ratio24.90 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$92.05 million Net Margins29.63% Pretax Margin40.46% Return on Equity9.06% Return on Assets1.03% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.42 Current Ratio0.84 Quick Ratio0.84 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$308.98 million Price / Sales7.95 Cash Flow$1.05 per share Price / Cash Flow20.95 Book Value$10.15 per share Price / Book2.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares112,152,000Free Float109,236,000Market Cap$2.46 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.41 Columbia Financial Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Columbia Financial stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Columbia Financial in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" Columbia Financial stock. View analyst ratings for Columbia Financial or view top-rated stocks. What is Columbia Financial's stock price forecast for 2022? 2 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Columbia Financial's shares. Their CLBK stock forecasts range from $20.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect Columbia Financial's stock price to reach $21.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.2%. View analysts' price targets for Columbia Financial or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Columbia Financial's stock performed in 2022? Columbia Financial's stock was trading at $20.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CLBK shares have increased by 5.0% and is now trading at $21.91. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Columbia Financial's next earnings date? Columbia Financial is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 27th 2022. View our earnings forecast for Columbia Financial. How were Columbia Financial's earnings last quarter? Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBK) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 27th. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.20 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $69.77 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $70.10 million. Columbia Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.06% and a net margin of 29.63%. View Columbia Financial's earnings history. Who are Columbia Financial's key executives? Columbia Financial's management team includes the following people: Mr. Thomas J. Kemly, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 64, Pay $1.77M)Mr. Dennis E. Gibney C.F.A., CFA, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 48, Pay $820.54k)Mr. Edward Thomas Allen Jr., Sr. Exec. VP & COO (Age 65, Pay $1.01M)Mr. John Klimowich, Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer (Age 59, Pay $673.86k)Ms. Allyson Katz Schlesinger, Exec. VP & Head of Consumer Banking (Age 50, Pay $752.08k) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Oliver Edward Lewis Jr., Exec. VP & Head of Commercial Banking (Age 57, Pay $673.57k)Ms. Geri M. Kelly, Exec. VP & HR Officer (Age 65)Mr. W. Justin Jennings, Exec. VP & Operations Officer (Age 40)Mayra L. Rinaldi, Corp. Sec. Who are some of Columbia Financial's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Columbia Financial include TFS Financial (TFSL), Umpqua (UMPQ), Eastern Bankshares (EBC), BankUnited (BKU), Axos Financial (AX), Axos Financial (AX), Flagstar Bancorp (FBC), Provident Financial Services (PFS), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), OceanFirst Financial (OCFC), Brookline Bancorp (BRKL), Kearny Financial (KRNY), Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Staten Island, NY) (NFBK), Bluegreen Vacations (BVHBB) and Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO). View all of CLBK's competitors. 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 (CGC), 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 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 $21.91. How much money does Columbia Financial make? Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) has a market capitalization of $2.46 billion and generates $308.98 million in revenue each year. The company earns $92.05 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.889990 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Columbia Financial have? Columbia Financial employs 645 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 Columbia Financial is www.columbiabankonline.com. The company can be reached via phone at (800) 522-4167. 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