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Columbia Banking System, Inc. reports news as a regional bank holding company and the parent of Columbia Bank, a western U.S. bank serving consumers and businesses across multiple states. Recurring updates cover operating results, net interest income, loans, deposits, dividends, investor presentations and conference-call schedules.
Company announcements also address Columbia Bank’s retail and commercial banking services, Small Business Administration lending, institutional and corporate banking, equipment leasing, wealth management, healthcare and private banking. Recent business-development themes include specialty banking expansion, including franchise and restaurant banking capabilities, as well as governance changes at the board and senior-management levels.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $208 million and operating net income of $217 million, with diluted EPS of $0.73 and operating diluted EPS of $0.76. Net interest income was $589 million and net interest margin 3.93%, both slightly lower than 1Q26, partly due to $4 million of interest income reversals.
Non-interest income rose to $88 million, non-interest expense fell to $375 million, and operating efficiency ratio improved to 52.92%. Loans were $47.2 billion, deposits $52.1 billion, and total assets $65.4 billion. The company repurchased $199 million of stock, paid a $0.37 dividend, and reported CET1 of 11.6% and total risk-based capital of 13.4%.
Columbia Bank (Nasdaq: COLB) partnered with public benefit corporation ForgiveCo to erase $5 million in medical debt for more than 2,000 veterans and families in Southern California. The initiative is part of Columbia Bank’s June 1–July 31 celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Eligible individuals earning up to 80% of area median income with qualifying debt in collections will be randomly selected, with no application required, and will receive additional free financial counseling and resources.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) to discuss results and recent activities, followed by Q&A.
Columbia Bank (NASDAQ:COLB) released its 2026 Business Barometer surveying 1,186 U.S. small and middle market businesses on outlook, investment, AI, tariffs and fraud.
Key findings: 63% will prioritize investments over cost-cutting, yet 59% plan a six-month pause before major decisions amid tariffs, inflation and energy cost pressures. Most expect higher demand, revenue and profitability and are likely to invest in digitization, expansion, real estate, hiring and acquisitions. AI is now the top investment priority, while widespread fraud losses and tariff volatility are reshaping risk management and financing strategies.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share.
The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026, following approval by the company’s Board of Directors.
Columbia Bank (Nasdaq: COLB) launched a Franchise Banking Team on April 30, 2026, hiring industry leaders James Short and Rich Watson to expand franchise banking capabilities with an initial focus on restaurant franchisors and operators.
The team will offer dedicated treasury management, credit, derivatives, wealth management and merchant banking solutions and builds on Columbia's acquisition of Pacific Premier Bank's franchise portfolio last year.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported 1Q26 net income of $192 million, diluted EPS of $0.66 and operating EPS of $0.72. Net interest income was $594 million with net interest margin of 3.96%. The company repurchased $200 million of stock and declared a $0.37 quarterly dividend.
Loan balances were $47.7 billion, deposits $53.5 billion, allowance for credit losses $478 million (1.00% of loans), and estimated CET1 was 11.5%.
Columbia Bank (Nasdaq: COLB) announced it received two regional 2026 Best Bank honors from Crisil Coalition Greenwich for middle market banking in the U.S. West: Satisfaction in Cash Management and Satisfaction with Relationship Manager.
The recognitions come from an evaluation of more than 500 banks and draw on over 11,000 interviews with U.S. businesses generating $10M–$500M in annual sales. Columbia Bank also noted additional 2026 honors from Forbes and Global Finance.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) will release first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after market close. The company will host a conference call the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) to discuss results and recent activities.
Participants may register to receive dial-in details and unique PINs or join a listen-only audiocast; a replay will be available on the company's investor relations site under "News & Market Data - Event Calendar."
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) will present at the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. A live audiocast and audio replay will be available via the company's investor relations Event Calendar.
According to the company, the presentation may contain forward-looking statements.