Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Stock Forecast
COLB analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.67 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $33.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.77
- 52-week range
- $24.99 – $33.61
COLB analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
COLB price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
COLB earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.77 | $0.74 | $0.79 | $0.85 | −9.7% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.03 | $2.98 | $3.08 | $3.12 | −2.8% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.30 | $3.20 | $3.39 | $3.03 | +8.9% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
COLB revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $687.6M | $681.3M | $691.0M | +18.1% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.74B | $2.72B | $2.75B | +19.0% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.80B | $2.78B | $2.85B | +2.1% | 10 |
COLB EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
COLB revenue: reported and forecast
COLB 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) | $0.79 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | −2.2% | 4 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.05 | $3.03 | $3.03 | $3.03 | $3.03 | −0.6% | 5 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.38 | $3.28 | $3.28 | $3.29 | $3.30 | −2.3% | 6 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.
COLB earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; COLB beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from COLB
15 analysts cover Columbia Banking System; their consensus rating is buy (3.67 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $33.33, 17.2% above the latest close of $28.44. Analysts expect earnings of $3.03 per share for 2026, −2.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.30 per share on revenue of $2.8 billion. Columbia Banking System beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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COLB forecast FAQ
What is Columbia Banking System's price target?
The average analyst price target for Columbia Banking System is $33.33, 17.2% above the latest close of $28.44.
Is Columbia Banking System a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Columbia Banking System, 4 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 9 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 Banking System's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.03 per share for 2026 (range $2.98 to $3.08); for 2027 the estimate is $3.30.
What is Columbia Banking System's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.7 billion, growth of 19.0%; for 2027 it is $2.8 billion.
When does Columbia Banking System report earnings?
Columbia Banking System is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.77.
Does Columbia Banking System usually beat earnings estimates?
Columbia Banking System reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.