Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) Stock Forecast
CLBK analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.33 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $14.17 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +32.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 19, 2026 EPS estimate $0.13
- 52-week range
- $6.45 – $11.82
CLBK analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CLBK price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CLBK earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.15 | $0.12 | $0.18 | $0.07 | +114.3% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.61 | $0.56 | $0.66 | $0.24 | +159.3% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.78 | $0.61 | +25.5% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CLBK revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $102.8M | $98.1M | $110.3M | +79.2% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $347.0M | $340.4M | $357.6M | +56.6% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $503.0M | $491.5M | $515.6M | +45.0% | 3 |
CLBK EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CLBK revenue: reported and forecast
CLBK EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | +61.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.61 | $0.61 | $0.61 | +82.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | +117.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CLBK earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CLBK beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CLBK
3 analysts cover Columbia Financial; their consensus rating is buy (4.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $14.17, 32.8% above the latest close of $10.67. Analysts expect earnings of $0.61 per share for 2026, +159.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.77 per share on revenue of $503.0 million. Columbia Financial beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CLBK forecast FAQ
What is Columbia Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Columbia Financial is $14.17, 32.8% above the latest close of $10.67.
Is Columbia Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Columbia Financial, 1 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Columbia Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.61 per share for 2026 (range $0.56 to $0.66); for 2027 the estimate is $0.77.
What is Columbia Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $347.0 million, growth of 56.6%; for 2027 it is $503.0 million.
When does Columbia Financial report earnings?
Columbia Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 19, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.13.
Does Columbia Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Columbia Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.