OCT 30·SEC EDGARLow
GARDNER STEVEN R sold $329K of COLB
GARDNER STEVEN R sold 10,522 shares of COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB) at an average of $31.23 ($31.22–$31.24, $0.33M total) across 7 trades on 2026-10-29.
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$COLB
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
Columbia Banking System is a financial holding company whose principal subsidiary, Columbia Bank, provides banking, private banking, mortgage and other financial services to corporate, institutional, small business and individual customers. The bank serves businesses of all sizes, their owners, executives and employees, and residents of its communities. Its offerings include commercial and consumer loans, deposit accounts, treasury management and payment solutions, residential real estate loans, and wealth management through Columbia Wealth Advisors, Columbia Trust Company, Columbia Private Trust and Columbia Private Bank. FinPac, a commercial equipment leasing company, is a subsidiary of the bank. Columbia makes money through banking and lending services, commercial equipment leasing, and related fees, including fees from treasury management, payments and wealth management. Customers access its products through branches, mobile banking applications and its website. Columbia Bank operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. Columbia Banking System is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.
AlphAI earnings read3Q26 · OCT 22Columbia Banking System reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $220 million and operating net income of $229 million as net interest income and net interest margin increased sequentially, while loans declined and credit provision expense increased.Verdict: solidRead →
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OCT 27·SEC EDGAR 8-K
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 27, 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary Columbia Bank (the “Bank”) entered in
OCT 27·investing.com
TD Cowen raises Columbia Banking System stock price target on profitability gains
TD Cowen raised its price target for Columbia Banking System (COLB) to $33.00 from $32.00, citing improved profitability. The bank's net interest margin exceeded 4% in Q3 2026, driven by strong customer deposits. COLB's new $1.2 billion buyback program is expected to support earnings per share. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 10.77 and a PEG ratio of 0.33, though it is considered slightly overvalued.
COLB sentiment & insider activity
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 3 news stories mentioning COLB (COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 2 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent COLB coverage spans financial news, earnings and insider activity.
In the last 30 days, COLB insiders filed 7 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 7 sales ($329K). The most active reporter was GARDNER STEVEN R with 7 filings.
What's driving COLB
The insider sale may create modest downward pressure on the stock.
The filing signals a routine leadership transition with no immediate operational change.
Analyst upgrade with higher price target suggests upside potential.
Analyst rating maintenance with a higher price target may create modest buying pressure.
Earnings beat and higher net interest income support a modest upside bias.
AlphAI scores every news story that mentions COLB with an AI model for sentiment and relevance, and aggregates insider trades from COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.'s SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Figures refresh continuously.
News on $COLB
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GARDNER STEVEN R sold $329K of COLB
GARDNER STEVEN R sold 10,522 shares of COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB) at an average of $31.23 ($31.22–$31.24, $0.33M total) across 7 trades on 2026-10-29.
1 min readCOLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 27, 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary Columbia Bank (the “Bank”) entered in
1 min readTD Cowen raises Columbia Banking System stock price target on profitability gains
TD Cowen raised its price target for Columbia Banking System (COLB) to $33.00 from $32.00, citing improved profitability. The bank's net interest margin exceeded 4% in Q3 2026, driven by strong customer deposits. COLB's new $1.2 billion buyback program is expected to support earnings per share. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 10.77 and a PEG ratio of 0.33, though it is considered slightly overvalued.
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RBC Capital maintains Sector Perform rating on Columbia Banking System, $34 price target
RBC Capital kept its Sector Perform rating on Columbia Banking System with a $34 price target, suggesting a 13.8% upside from the Oct 22 close. The bank is praised for its strong market position and solid financial performance, according to the analyst note.
1 min readColumbia Bank posts better-than-expected Q3 results with NII up 22% YoY
Columbia Banking System reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.82, beating estimates, with revenue of $695 million, up 19% YoY. Net income rose to $220 million. Net interest income increased 22% YoY. Shares (COLB) rose 0.2% after hours. The company completed a share repurchase plan and authorized a new $1.2 billion program.
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Columbia Banking System (COLB) Q3 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
Columbia Banking System (COLB) will report Q3 earnings on Thursday. Last quarter, it missed revenue expectations with $683M (up 33.2% YoY) and missed net interest income estimates. Analysts expect 18.9% YoY revenue growth this quarter. COLB shares are down 2.8% in the last month, with an average price target of $33.33.
2 min readAfter two years at No. 2, Columbia Banking System ranks first among banks with $50 billion or more in assets.
Columbia Banking System (COLB) ranked first among U.S. banks with $50B+ in assets in Bank Director's 2026 study, based on 2025 results. It also ranked No. 1 for asset quality and top three for profitability. The bank has received multiple accolades this year, including from Forbes and TIME. COLB is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, and operates in nine states.
1 min readCOLB Q3'26 Earnings: revenue estimate is 687.74M USD
COLB (Columbia Banking System) is expected to report Q3'26 earnings on October 22, with estimated revenue of 687.74M USD and EPS of 0.77 USD, according to the company.
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Columbia Bank moving top executives to Arizona, citing Washington taxes
Columbia Banking System (COLB) is moving some top executives to Arizona due to Washington's taxes, costing the bank $8 million annually. CEO Clint Stein has already relocated. The bank's headquarters will remain in Oregon, but the shift may impact its future location. COLB operates 109 branches in Washington, its largest market.
1 min readDeutsche Bank initiates Columbia Banking System stock coverage with hold rating
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on Columbia Banking System (COLB) with a hold rating and a $32 price target, citing 13% upside potential. COLB has a $8B market cap, $65B assets, and a 5.19% dividend yield. Q2 earnings beat estimates at $0.76 EPS, but revenue missed at $677M. Stephens raised its target to $36, maintaining an Overweight rating.
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