NASDAQ:CLBK Columbia Financial (CLBK) Stock Forecast, Price & News $16.36 +0.21 (+1.30%) (As of 06/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$15.93▼$16.4050-Day Range$14.60▼$19.2752-Week Range$14.11▼$22.86Volume144,145 shsAverage Volume197,360 shsMarket Capitalization$1.73 billionP/E Ratio20.45Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$24.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Columbia Financial MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside46.7% Upside$24.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.68% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$84,164 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.93%From $0.56 to $0.61 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.2.00 out of 5 starsFinance Sector1385th out of 1,786 stocksFederal Savings Institutions Industry59th out of 86 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingColumbia Financial has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $24.00, Columbia Financial has a forecasted upside of 46.7% from its current price of $16.36.Amount of Analyst CoverageColumbia Financial has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.68% 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 15.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous month 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentColumbia Financial has a news sentiment score of 1.20. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Columbia Financial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. 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 $84,164.00 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 13.43% 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 8.93% in the coming year, from $0.56 to $0.61 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Columbia Financial is 20.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Columbia Financial is 20.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 160.64.Price to Book Value per Share RatioColumbia Financial has a P/B Ratio of 1.67. 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. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of traditional banking and other financial services. It offers personal and business banking, wealth management, and other banking services such as online banking, bills payment, and mobile check deposit. The company was founded in March 1997 and is headquartered in Fair Lawn, NJ.Read More 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 Stock News HeadlinesMay 25, 2023 | msn.comColumbia Financial announces sixth stock repurchase programMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial, Inc. Announces Sixth Stock Repurchase ProgramJune 2, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Stop Trading Like A TurtlePerforming at your best requires quick reaction and adaptability. While slow and steady progress works for some, having a tool that enables informed trading decisions is essential amid volatility. It's 2023. Why trade like a turtle when you could track down new opportunities like a cheetah? April 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?June 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)This NASDAQ Stock Is The Amazon Of Medical SupplyThis Little Known Company IS Quickly Becoming The Amazon Of Medical Supply. Learn More NowApril 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 yearApril 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comKnow How Columbia Carbonated Beverages Market Research Study Identifies Emerging Trends: In-depth Report by Size, Stats, Share, TrendsApril 10, 2023 | yahoo.comDowntown Columbia only has 1 grocery store. Will it ever get another?April 6, 2023 | forbes.comColumbia, MOApril 6, 2023 | msn.comBusiness growth on the rise in ColumbiaMarch 29, 2023 | wsj.comColumbia Law Students Are UpsetMarch 24, 2023 | yahoo.comColumbia council candidate Brown stresses his experience as a business co-owner | OpinionMarch 14, 2023 | bizjournals.comColumbia Banking System shares caught in regional bank sell-offMarch 13, 2023 | bizjournals.comColumbia Banking System's shares caught in regional bank sell-offMarch 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpdate of the Financial Strength of Columbia Financial, Inc.March 10, 2023 | msn.comColumbia Water secures $2M for capital improvements: ‘It’s a way to stimulate the economyMarch 8, 2023 | bizjournals.comColumbia's GCOM looks to ensure cannabis businesses comply with tax lawsMarch 7, 2023 | msn.comHow Columbia Public Schools fared in the state's Annual Performance ReportMarch 1, 2023 | bizjournals.comColumbia, Umpqua banks officially finalize mergerJanuary 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Financial's (NASDAQ:CLBK) three-year total shareholder returns outpace the underlying earnings growthSee More Headlines CLBK Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CLBK Company Calendar Last Earnings1/25/2023Today6/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/26/2023Fiscal 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/AEmployees645Year Founded1993Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$24.00 High Stock Price Forecast$24.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$24.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+46.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.80 Trailing P/E Ratio20.45 Forward P/E Ratio29.21 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$86.17 million Net Margins23.13% Pretax Margin31.26% Return on Equity8.43% Return on Assets0.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.64 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$340.07 million Price / Sales5.09 Cash Flow$1.04 per share Price / Cash Flow15.71 Book Value$9.82 per share Price / Book1.67Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares105,810,000Free Float103,059,000Market Cap$1.73 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.19 Social Links Key ExecutivesThomas J. KemlyPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorEdward Thomas AllenChief Operating Officer & Senior Executive VPDennis E. GibneyChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentManesh PrabhuChief Information Officer & Executive VPJohn KlimowichChief Risk Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsBankUnitedNYSE:BKUEastern BanksharesNASDAQ:EBCProvident Financial ServicesNYSE:PFSAxos FinancialNYSE:AXOceanFirst FinancialNASDAQ:OCFCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 8,321 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.041%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 6,289 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.021%Advisory Services Network LLCSold 9,500 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.024%Alberta Investment Management CorpSold 12,513 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.031%AQR Capital Management LLCSold 9,985 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.012%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CLBK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Columbia Financial stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Columbia Financial in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CLBK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CLBK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CLBK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Columbia Financial's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Columbia Financial's shares. Their CLBK share price forecasts range from $24.00 to $24.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $24.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 46.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CLBK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CLBK shares performed in 2023? Columbia Financial's stock was trading at $21.62 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CLBK shares have decreased by 24.3% and is now trading at $16.36. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Columbia Financial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023. View our CLBK earnings forecast. How were Columbia Financial's earnings last quarter? Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLBK) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January, 25th. The company reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.21. The company earned $95.46 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.60 million. Columbia Financial had a net margin of 23.13% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.43%. 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), Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF (TPSC), VictoryShares US Discovery Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF (CSF), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV) and SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE).Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3x Shares (DPST) and 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." Who are Columbia Financial's major shareholders? Columbia Financial's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (2.63%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.21%), State Street Corp (1.01%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.75%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.71%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Allyson Katz Schlesinger, Dennis E Gibney, Dyk Robert Van, John Klimowich, Michael Jr Massood, Ostenbridge Paul Van and Thomas J Kemly. View institutional ownership trends. 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 $16.36. How much money does Columbia Financial make? Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) has a market capitalization of $1.73 billion and generates $340.07 million in revenue each year. The company earns $86.17 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.80 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Columbia Financial have? The company 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 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 6/2/2023 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. 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