Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)

In the past six months, Columbia Banking System, Inc. completed the acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. on August 31, 2025, expanding its Western footprint and enhancing its product and service offerings. In November 2025, the company announced a $700 million share repurchase program and increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.37 per common share. Columbia Banking System reported a third-quarter 2025 operating net income of $204 million. The stock has seen positive movement, with a 31.3% return over the past six months.

Demand seasonality for Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s products and services is observed, particularly with deposit balances. A resurgence in deposit balances was noted in Q3, suggesting a return to more normal seasonal patterns. The company tracks and displays mean and median monthly returns to identify these seasonal patterns.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) is a bank holding company operating as a regional financial institution in the Western U.S. Its primary subsidiary is Columbia Bank, and it also operates Columbia Trust Company. The company operates under the Finance sector and the Banks - Regional industry. Columbia Banking System's business model is built on a "Business Bank of Choice" strategy, focusing on relationship-based commercial banking. It generates revenue primarily by taking customer deposits and lending that capital as loans.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. has a significant geographic footprint across eight Western U.S. states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Columbia Bank is recognized as the largest bank headquartered in the Northwest and among the largest in the West, maintaining over 350 locations.

In the past year, Columbia Banking System, Inc. has maintained a strong brand reputation. Its subsidiary, Columbia Bank, is recognized as an "award-winning regional bank". It was named a "2025 Top Performing Bank" by American Banker and one of "America's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Newsweek. The bank also holds a 4-star rating from Bauer Financial. Columbia Banking System emphasizes a community-focused approach, contributing over $7 million annually to local organizations.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) is overwhelmingly controlled by institutional investors, with approximately 92.53% institutional ownership in late 2025. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. Individual ownership, including insiders, is a relatively low percentage, with insiders holding about 0.74% and individuals making up 0.75% of the ownership.