Columbia Financial earnings ahead as integration test begins
Columbia Financial Inc. reported Q3 earnings, with analysts expecting EPS of $0.07 (down 5.3% YoY) and revenue of $136.0M (up 102% YoY) due to the Northfield Bancorp acquisition. Integration costs may have caused a 52% sequential EPS decline. Analysts maintain a Buy rating with a $14.17 price target. Investors will watch integration progress, net interest margins, and expense management.
