Columbia Banking System (COLB) declares $0.37 per-share cash dividend for Q3 2026
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Columbia Banking System, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026. The company described this as a regular quarterly dividend for holders of its common stock. A press release providing this information is included as an exhibit and incorporates standard forward-looking statements language regarding future expectations and risks.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend per share: $0.37 per common share
Dividend payment date: September 14, 2026
Dividend record date: August 28, 2026
3 metrics
Quarterly dividend per share
$0.37 per common share
Quarterly cash dividend approved by the Board of Directors
Dividend payment date
September 14, 2026
Date on which the $0.37 dividend will be paid
Dividend record date
August 28, 2026
Shareholders of record on this date will receive the dividend
Key Terms
quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, forward-looking statements
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quarterly cash dividend financial
"approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
FAQ
What dividend did Columbia Banking System (COLB) declare on August 14, 2026?
Columbia Banking System’s Board approved a $0.37 per common share quarterly cash dividend. The dividend applies to holders of its common stock and reflects the company’s ongoing cash return policy to shareholders through regular quarterly distributions.
When will Columbia Banking System (COLB) pay the new dividend?
The $0.37 per share quarterly dividend will be paid on September 14, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s records as of the August 28, 2026 record date will be eligible to receive this cash payment.
What is the record date for Columbia Banking System’s (COLB) August 2026 dividend?
The record date for the $0.37 per share quarterly dividend is August 28, 2026. Investors holding Columbia common stock at the close of business on that date will be entitled to receive the dividend on the September 14, 2026 payment date.
What type of dividend did Columbia Banking System (COLB) announce?
Columbia Banking System announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. This means eligible shareholders will receive cash, rather than stock, as part of the company’s regular quarterly distribution program.
Where does Columbia Banking System (COLB) primarily operate its banking business?
Columbia Banking System, parent of Columbia Bank, operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The company is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington and offers a full suite of retail, commercial, and wealth management services.
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UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report: August 14, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On Aug 14, 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc., parent company of Columbia Bank, announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||
| (d) | Exhibits. | ||||
99.1 Press Release Announcing Quarterly Cash Dividend | |||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (Registrant) | |||||
Dated: August 14, 2026 | By: /s/ Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi | ||||
Kumi Yamamoto Baruffi | |||||
Executive Vice President, General Counsel | |||||
Columbia Banking System Announces $0.37 Per Common Share Dividend
TACOMA, Wash., Aug 14, 2026 – Columbia Banking System, Inc. (“Columbia” Nasdaq: COLB), parent company of Columbia Bank, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share, payable September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026.
About Columbia
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB) is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington and is the parent company of Columbia Bank, an award-winning preeminent regional bank with offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Columbia Bank combines the resources, sophistication, and expertise of a national bank with a commitment to deliver superior, personalized service. The bank supports consumers and businesses through a full suite of services, including retail and commercial banking, Small Business Administration lending, institutional and corporate banking, and equipment leasing. Columbia Bank customers also have access to comprehensive investment and wealth management expertise as well as healthcare and private banking through Columbia Wealth Management. Learn more at www.columbiabankingsystem.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Jacquelynne “Jacque” Bohlen
ir@columbiabank.com
(503) 727-4100
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by words such as "may," "expected," "anticipate," "continue," or other comparable words. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities that Columbia expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Readers are encouraged to read the SEC reports of Columbia, particularly its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, for meaningful cautionary language discussing why actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by management.
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