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NASDAQ:COLB

Columbia Banking System (COLB) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$22.07
+1.61 (+7.87%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$20.80
$22.19
50-Day Range
$18.44
$22.37
52-Week Range
$17.54
$35.53
Volume
1.69 million shs
Average Volume
2.55 million shs
Market Capitalization
$4.60 billion
P/E Ratio
9.31
Dividend Yield
6.52%
Price Target
$28.44

Columbia Banking System MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.56 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
28.9% Upside
$28.44 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.96% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.39mentions of Columbia Banking System in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$50,025 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.89%
From $3.57 to $4.03 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.28 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

36th out of 874 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

12th out of 180 stocks


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About Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) Stock

Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It offers its services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. It operates through the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California geographical segments. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA.

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COLB Price History

COLB Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
5/30/2023
Today
6/02/2023
Dividend Payable
6/15/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/20/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:COLB
CUSIP
19723610
Employees
2,093
Year Founded
1993

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$28.44
High Stock Price Forecast
$37.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$23.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+36.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.56
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$250.18 million
Pretax Margin
16.06%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$745.63 million
Cash Flow
$4.17 per share
Book Value
$23.43 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
207,166,000
Market Cap
$4.36 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.67

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Key Executives

  • Clint E. Stein
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Christopher M. Merrywell
    Chief Operating Officer & Senior EVP
  • Ronald L. Farnsworth
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Eric J. Eid
    Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Executive VP
  • Torran B. Nixon
    Senior Executive Vice President













COLB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Columbia Banking System stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Columbia Banking System in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" COLB shares.
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What is Columbia Banking System's stock price forecast for 2023?

9 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Columbia Banking System's stock. Their COLB share price forecasts range from $23.00 to $37.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $28.44 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 36.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have COLB shares performed in 2023?

Columbia Banking System's stock was trading at $30.13 at the start of the year. Since then, COLB stock has decreased by 30.6% and is now trading at $20.91.
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Are investors shorting Columbia Banking System?

Columbia Banking System saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,160,000 shares, an increase of 9.6% from the April 30th total of 5,620,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,300,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days.
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When is Columbia Banking System's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 20th 2023.
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How were Columbia Banking System's earnings last quarter?

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.06. The financial services provider had revenue of $429.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $441.99 million. Columbia Banking System had a net margin of 16.18% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.55%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 39.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.81 EPS.

How often does Columbia Banking System pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Columbia Banking System?

Columbia Banking System announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 31st will be given a dividend of $0.36 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 30th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30.
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Is Columbia Banking System a good dividend stock?

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.19%. COLB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 60.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, COLB will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for COLB.

What is Clint E. Stein's approval rating as Columbia Banking System's CEO?

9 employees have rated Columbia Banking System Chief Executive Officer Clint E. Stein on Glassdoor.com. Clint E. Stein has an approval rating of 54% among the company's employees. This puts Clint E. Stein in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Columbia Banking System own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Columbia Banking System investors own include Heritage Financial (HFWA), Chevron (CVX), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Enbridge (ENB), Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO), Altria Group (MO), Umpqua (UMPQ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Weyerhaeuser (WY) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

What is Columbia Banking System's stock symbol?

Columbia Banking System trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "COLB."

Who are Columbia Banking System's major shareholders?

Columbia Banking System's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (23.88%), State Street Corp (11.57%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (10.76%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (3.88%), Franklin Resources Inc. (7.04%) and Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (5.39%). Insiders that own company stock include Aaron James Deer, Andy Mcdonald, Clint Stein, Craig D Eerkes, David C Lawson, Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi and Tom Hulbert.
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How do I buy shares of Columbia Banking System?

Shares of COLB 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.
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What is Columbia Banking System's stock price today?

One share of COLB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.91.

How much money does Columbia Banking System make?

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) has a market capitalization of $4.36 billion and generates $745.63 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $250.18 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.37 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Columbia Banking System have?

The company employs 2,093 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Columbia Banking System?

Columbia Banking System's mailing address is 1301 A STREET, TACOMA WA, 98402. The official website for the company is www.columbiabank.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (253) 305-1900, via email at investorrelations@columbiabank.com, or via fax at 253-305-0317.

This page (NASDAQ:COLB) was last updated on 6/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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