Columbia Bank Stock Price, News & Analysis

Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share, a 3% increase from its most recent dividend. The dividend is payable Dec 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Nov 28, 2025. The company reiterated a focus on organic growth and balance sheet optimization and cited a recently announced $700 million share repurchase program as a complementary capital-return measure. Management said they expect strong profitability and meaningful capital generation in coming quarters to support long-term shareholder value.

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) received a presentation from HoldCo Asset Management dated Nov 6, 2025. HoldCo, which manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, disclosed it owns common stock of Columbia and has an economic interest in the shares.

HoldCo said it does not intend to pursue a proxy contest at the 2026 Annual Meeting after recent concessions by the board and management, but will remain long-term shareholders and actively monitor capital allocation. HoldCo warned it may pursue a proxy contest or advocate for a sale if the board takes actions deemed inconsistent with shareholder interests.

HoldCo Asset Management released a presentation to Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) on Nov 6, 2025. HoldCo said it manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management and disclosed it owns common stock of Columbia, giving it an economic interest in COLB shares. The presentation link provided is https://holdcoam.co/COLB_Nov6.

HoldCo said it does not intend to pursue a proxy contest at the 2026 Annual Meeting following recent concessions by the Board and management, and that it expects to remain a long-term shareholder while actively monitoring capital allocation. HoldCo also warned it could pursue a proxy contest or advocate for a sale if the Board acts against shareholder interests.

Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced a CFO transition effective December 31, 2025: Ronald Farnsworth will step down as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and will serve as an advisor through June 1, 2026 to support the handover.

Ivan Seda, currently Deputy Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Farnsworth as CFO on December 31, 2025. Seda joined Columbia in August 2025 and previously held senior finance roles including CFO at Union Bank, FP&A and corporate finance roles at MUFG, and Deputy CFO at BECU. The announcement follows the close of the Pacific Premier acquisition and the company also released Q3 2025 financial results with an investor conference call scheduled for today at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported 3Q25 results reflecting its August 31, 2025 acquisition of Pacific Premier and a new $700 million share repurchase authorization.

Key metrics: Net income $96 million, Operating net income $204 million, EPS $0.40, Operating EPS $0.85, Net interest income $505 million, NIM 3.84%, Total assets $67.5B, Loans $48.5B, Deposits $55.8B, Provision $70 million, and Non-interest expense $393 million.

Management said integration is on track for systems in 1Q26, customer deposit growth was strong, and the board authorized repurchases through November 30, 2026.

HoldCo Asset Management released a follow-up presentation to the Board of Directors of Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) on Oct 29, 2025. HoldCo, which manages approximately $2.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, attached the presentation that was previously provided to the board on Sept 14, 2025 titled "Failed Gambles Borne Solely By Owners – Protective Covenants Needed."

The presentation is publicly available at https://holdcoam.co/COLB. HoldCo disclosed it owns common stock of Columbia Banking System and therefore has an economic interest in COLB share price.

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) has completed its acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp (NASDAQ: PPBI), significantly expanding its presence in Southern California. The merger creates a substantial western U.S. financial institution with $70 billion in assets, $50 billion in loans, and $56 billion in deposits.

The combined entity will operate over 350 locations across eight western states. Former Pacific Premier CEO Steve Gardner and two directors have joined Columbia's Board. The transaction involved a 0.9150 share exchange ratio, with Pacific Premier stockholders now representing approximately 30% of Columbia's shareholders. Systems integration is expected to complete in Q1 2026.

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, October 30, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day.

Management will present the Q3 2025 financial results and provide updates on recent activities, followed by a live Q&A session. Participants can register for the call to receive dial-in details and unique PINs, or join the listen-only audiocast. A replay will be available through Columbia's investor relations webpage.

Columbia Bank (NASDAQ:COLB) has appointed Ivan Seda as Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Seda joins Columbia with extensive financial services experience, having previously served as CFO at Union Bank, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at MUFG Americas, and Deputy CFO at BECU.

In his new role, Seda will be responsible for advancing Columbia's financial strategy, driving performance management, and supporting long-term growth objectives. He holds a Master's in Accounting and Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Washington, along with CFA designation and former CPA certification.