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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) news covers developments at a western U.S. regional bank holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. As the parent of Columbia Bank, the largest bank headquartered in the Northwest with locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, Columbia generates frequent updates of interest to investors, customers and analysts following the commercial banking sector.
News about COLB often includes announcements of quarterly and annual financial results, where Columbia discusses net interest income, net interest margin, non‑interest income and expenses, credit quality, capital ratios and balance sheet trends. These earnings releases are typically accompanied by conference call details and investor presentations that provide additional context on performance and strategy.
Columbia’s news flow also features corporate actions and strategic milestones. Recent examples include the completion of its all‑stock acquisition of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc., which expanded its western footprint and increased its presence in Southern California, and communications about the unification of its Columbia Bank brand following the renaming of Umpqua Bank. Updates on capital management, such as quarterly cash dividend declarations and authorization of a common stock repurchase program, are disclosed through press releases and related SEC filings.
Governance and leadership changes are another important news category, including announcements of executive appointments, such as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles, and board‑level developments tied to the Pacific Premier transaction. In addition, third‑party communications, such as presentations released by institutional shareholders, can appear in the news stream when they reference Columbia Banking System.
By following the COLB news page, readers can review a chronological record of these items, from earnings dates and conference appearances to merger integration updates and capital actions, all drawn from company press releases and related public disclosures.
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.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share, payable March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. Record date is February 27, 2026 and the payment date is March 16, 2026.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with net income $215 million and operating net income $243 million; diluted EPS was $0.72 and operating diluted EPS was $0.82. Net interest income rose to $627 million (+$122 million QoQ) and net interest margin improved to 4.06% (+22 bps). Non-interest income was $90 million and non-interest expense was $412 million. Total assets were $66.8 billion, loans $47.8 billion, and deposits $54.2 billion. Estimated total risk-based capital was 13.6% and CET1 11.8%. The company completed its first full quarter including Pacific Premier and repurchased common stock under its plan.
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) announced that Clint Stein, President and CEO since 2020, was elected Chair of the Board effective January 22, 2026. Maria Pope was named Lead Independent Director effective the same date and will serve until Columbia's 2026 annual meeting. After the annual meeting, Luis Machuca will succeed Pope as Lead Independent Director. The board said the changes aim to support continuity, alignment between board and management, and continued independent oversight.
Columbia Banking System (Nasdaq: COLB) announced it will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2026 after market close.
The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss results and recent activities, followed by a live Q&A. Participants may register to receive dial-in details and unique PINs or register for a listen-only audiocast. It is recommended to join 10 minutes before the start time. A replay will be available on Columbia Banking System's investor relations page under "News & Market Data - Event Calendar."
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.