オプションチェーンは、Columbia Banking Systemの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、Columbia Banking Systemの市場センチメントを評価します。.

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) 株価情報, オプションチェーン

Columbia Banking System

Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. - Common Stock

Columbia Banking System Inc

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<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.47%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $28 to $29 on Oct. 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $35 to $36 on Oct. 8. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 31, Lincoln National posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.44%</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $10 to $12 on July 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Wood Lay maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $10.5 to $11.5 on July 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 24, Heritage Commerce posted in-line quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.19%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $28 to $30 on Oct. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintained a Sector Perform rating and increased the price target from $29 to $31 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 24, Columbia Banking System posted better-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
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Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $28 to $30.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $30

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $25 to $29.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $29

RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $29 to $31.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $31

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Columbia Banking System, presenting an average target of $29.1, a high estimate of $35.00, and a low estimate of $25.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 10.65% increase from the previous average price target of $26.30.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729872013_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Columbia Banking System by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Feaster</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Columbia Banking System. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Columbia Banking System compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Columbia Banking System's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Columbia Banking System's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COLB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Columbia Banking System analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Columbia Banking System: A Closer Look</h2>
Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.
<h3>Columbia Banking System: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Columbia Banking System's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -9.83% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Columbia Banking System's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 25.45%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Columbia Banking System's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.42%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Columbia Banking System's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Columbia Banking System's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.89, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Deep Dive Into Columbia Banking System Stock: Analyst Perspectives (10 Ratings)

Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $31 to $35.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $35

Wells Fargo analyst Timur Braziler maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $28 to $30.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $30

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.62 by 11.29 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $496.377 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $481.034 million by 3.19 percent. This is a 5.43 percent decrease over sales of $524.856 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Columbia Banking System Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.69 Beats $0.62 Estimate, Sales $496.377M Beat $481.034M Estimate

Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-10-24. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Columbia Banking System to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61.
Anticipation surrounds Columbia Banking System's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.10, leading to a 11.58% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Columbia Banking System's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>0.71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-21.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729702936_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Columbia Banking System's Stock</h3>
Shares of Columbia Banking System were trading at $27.05 as of October 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 36.61%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COLB/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Columbia Banking System visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Preview Of Columbia Banking System's Earnings

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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financials sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.19%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Steven Alexopoulos maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $29 to $28 on Oct. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst David Feaster maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $26 to $28 on Oct. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%</li>
<li>Recent News: Columbia Banking System, will release third quarter financial results on Thursday, Oct. 24, before market open.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.35%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $28 to $29 on Oct. 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Daniel Bergman initiated coverage on the stock with a Hold rating with a price target of $34 on Oct. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Lincoln Financial is expected to report third quarter results on Oct. 31.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight with a price target of $24 on Sept. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $21 to $22 on Sept. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 15, Main Street reported preliminary estimate of third-quarter net investment income of 99 cents to $1.01 per share.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in MAIN stock</a>. </li>
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JP Morgan analyst Steven Alexopoulos maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $29 to $28.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Columbia Banking System, Lowers Price Target to $28

The third-quarter earnings season for U.S. banks will officially kick off this Friday, with major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) set <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41216873/us-banks-earnings-preview-soft-landing-hopes-interest-rate-cuts-key-catalysts-for-stocks">to report their results. </a>
The following Tuesday will see additional earnings releases from mega-cap players such as Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Goldman Sachs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), as well as some regional banks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banking Sector Performance So Far In 2024</h3>
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Thus far, in 2024, the banking sector has shown strong performance. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which tracks major financial stocks, has risen 21% year-to-date, matching the performance of the broader market as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
However, regional banks have lagged behind their larger counterparts. The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) is up just 6% year-to-date, though it has outperformed over the past three months. This recent rebound is largely due to falling inflation and increasing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
With earnings season approaching, the question on many investors&#8217; minds is whether large banks will maintain their positive performance gap over regional players or if recent market developments will impact their results and outlooks. 
Here&#8217;s what Wall Street analysts are saying ahead of the bank earnings season.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Expectations And Top Picks</h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets – Gerard Cassidy, co-head of global financials research</h4>
&#8220;We believe the set-up looks very good for banks over the next 12-18 months. We expect the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates by 200-250 basis points over this period, and the finalization of the Basel III &#8216;endgame&#8217; proposal will allow banks to return excess capital through buybacks and dividends. We continue to recommend an overweight position in bank stocks.&#8221;
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<li>Top Picks (RBC holds earnings per share estimates for both above Street consensus for the third quarter)
<ul>
<li>Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. – Anthony Elian, CFA</h4>
&#8220;As the Federal Reserve reduces rates, several industry headwinds could turn into tailwinds.&#8221; This includes:
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<li>Lower deposit costs, improving net interest margins (NIMs)</li>
<li>An uptick in commercial loan demand</li>
<li>Easing credit quality concerns, particularly for banks with commercial real estate (CRE) exposure</li>
<li>A resumption of buyback programs as reserves are released</li>
<li>Increased exit market and venture capital activity.</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Top Picks:
<ul>
<li>First Citizens Bancshares Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NYSE">FCNCA</a>)</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>)</li>
<li>Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Wedbush Securities – David J. Chiaverini, CFA</h4>
&#8220;We expect mixed trends for banks in Q3, with modest loan and deposit growth, stabilizing deposit mix shifts, and NIMs benefiting from fixed asset repricing. Some banks will be more positively positioned than others in this environment.&#8221;
<ul>
<li>Top Picks:
<ul>
<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</li>
<li>Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</li>
<li>Columbia Banking Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) Wedbush believes Columbia Banking Systems will benefit from a lower rate environment as it is liability-sensitive, unlike most banks that are asset-sensitive.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America – Ebrahim H. Poonawala</h4>
&#8220;We favor regional banks over large money centers heading into Q3, given better net interest income (NII) defensibility and greater capital relief as mark-to-market losses on bond books decrease. Our top ideas going into Q3 earnings include a mix of regionals and larger financial institutions.&#8221;
<ul>
<li>Top Picks:
<ul>
<li>U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorporation </li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>)</li>
<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp.</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corporation</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Inc.</li>
<li>Bank of New York Mellon Corp.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs – Richard Ramsden</h4>
Goldman Sachs is particularly optimistic about Citigroup heading into Q3 earnings, citing the bank's progress toward its 2024 targets driven by strong fee growth, solid capital markets activity, and robust card volumes. 
Ramsden is above consensus on Citigroup's Q3 pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), largely due to expectations of higher fees and capital markets activity.
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<li>Top Pick:
<ul>
<li>Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
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Raymond James analyst David Feaster maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $26 to $28.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $28

Wells Fargo analyst Timur Braziler maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $26 to $28.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $28

Columbia Banking System's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NYSE">COLB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.77 million shares sold short, which is 3.63% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.57 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Columbia Banking System Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727791215_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Columbia Banking System has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Columbia Banking System's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Columbia Banking System's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.44%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $24 to $25.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Columbia Banking System, Raises Price Target to $25

JPMorgan (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>) intends to grow its corporate banking team across Asia next year to capitalize on increasing business prospects from intra-Asia trades, the innovation economy and payment services. This was stated by Oliver Brinkmann, Asia-Pacific co-head of global corporate banking at the company, in an interview with South China Morning Post.
<h2>Details About JPM&#39;s Strategic Expansion</h2>
Brinkmann said, &quot;We aim to add 10 percent headcount to the corporate banking team across Asia next year.&quot;
The increased headcount will be dispersed across the team&#39;s four divisions: large-cap, mid-cap, innovation economy and subsidiary banking.
In subsidiary banking, the majority of the new talent will be allocated to Southeast Asia and India, while in local corporate banking, additional headcount will be focusing on North Asia, Greater China, Japan, India and Australia, according to Brinkmann.
<h2>JPMorgan&#39;s Rationale Behind This Move</h2>
According to Kerwin Clayton, Asia-Pacific co-head of global corporate banking at JPMorgan, this move aims to enhance the company&#39;s client base by offering a comprehensive set of wholesale banking products and solutions to clients of all magnitudes.
Brinkmann further added, &quot;The velocity of investments has changed. There&#39;s also much more focus on building out a home-based, Asian business for many of the Asian corporates.&quot; Consequently, the bank is investing its resources via broader subsidiary banking and country-specific desks to tap into emerging growth economies such as Korea, Japan, India and China.
The innovation economy has been a key element in JPMorgan&#39;s strategy in the Asia region, which is home to more than 500 unicorns &mdash; start-ups with a valuation of more than $1 billion.
The contribution to the global banking industry by these fast-growing newer firms is meaningful and rising. Thus, establishing relationships with them at an early developmental stage is quite crucial, as per Clayton.
Further, JPM&#39;s corporate banking payment business is another growth driver, which is about to generate $20 billion in revenues globally for the bank, per Brinkmann. &quot;Large corporates in Asia-Pacific hold about US$8 trillion of cash equivalent, and we can offer secure payment ecosystems for global business operations&quot;, he stated.
JPMorgan is using its innovation hub in Singapore to enhance these services. The hub includes a global cybersecurity center and the blockchain platform Onyx to streamline payment processes.
<h2>JPM&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Price Performance</h2>
Year to date, shares of JPM have risen 24.3% compared with the industry&#39;s rise of 20.4%.&nbsp;
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/2d/78980.jpg?v=1986766226" />
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Currently, JPM carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h2>Restructuring Initiatives by Other Banks</h2>
Earlier this month, Columbia Banking System, Inc.&#39;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/colb#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) subsidiary, Umpqua Bank, announced expansion across the Western region with new branches opening in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa by the end of 2024.
Arizona has several fast-growing sectors, including semiconductors, leisure and hospitality alternative energy, healthcare, warehouse distribution centers and data centers. It also hosts a growing number of data centers, serving as a foundation for the emerging generative AI industry. This positions the region as an ideal location for COLB&#39;s long-term expansion strategy.
Similarly, The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bk#NYSE">BK</a>) announced its plans to launch Alts Bridge, an extensive data, software, and services solution. It will cater to rising demand from wealth intermediaries seeking simplified access to alternative and private market investment products via simplified end-to-end investment experience.
This BNY platform has been designed to integrate seamlessly into intermediaries&#39; existing desktops, starting with BNY Pershing X&#39;s Wove advisory platform and NetX360+, incorporating cutting-edge AI and analytics tools to mitigate manual processing and error rates.
It offers a powerful solution to investors, advisors and the home office by providing access to a curated, extensive suite of leading alternative and private asset managers worldwide.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2340629/jpmorgan-to-increase-headcount-in-corporate-banking-across-asia?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_finance_sector-2340629">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini upgrades Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $28 to $31.

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Wedbush Upgrades Columbia Banking System to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $31

Columbia Banking System, Inc.&#39;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/colb#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) subsidiary, Umpqua Bank, announced expansion across the Western region with new branches opening in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa by the end of 2024.&nbsp;
This expansion will support the bank&#39;s plan to improve its services across Arizona to cater to the needs of customers.
<h2>COLB&#39;s Subsidiary Strengthens Presence in Arizona</h2>
Arizona has several fast-growing sectors, including semiconductors, leisure and hospitality alternative energy, healthcare, warehouse distribution centers and data centers. It also hosts a growing number of data centers, serving as a foundation for the emerging generative AI industry. This positions the region as an ideal location for the bank&#39;s long-term expansion strategy.
Umpqua Bank has been expanding its presence in Arizona since 2021 by establishing middle-market banking services. In June 2024, the bank opened its first retail branch in Phoenix, which was followed by a second branch in Scottsdale in August.
Umpqua Bank&#39;s CEO, Clint Stein, said, &quot;Arizona is a priority market for Umpqua Bank. The region&#39;s dynamic business community aligns with our long-term strategy of expanding in markets that demonstrate strong growth potential and further our commitment to being the West&#39;s premier bank of choice.&quot;
<h2>Additional Expansion Efforts by COLB&#39;s Subsidiary</h2>
In addition to its Arizona expansion, Umpqua Bank has been actively broadening its footprint in other regions through several key initiatives. On Sept. 5, 2024, the bank announced the hiring of six experienced bankers to enhance and broaden its services for small and midsize wineries across Northern California. This strategic move is part of the bank&#39;s ongoing efforts to grow its North Coast Wine Specialty Group.
In October 2023, Umpqua Bank opened its first retail branch in Utah to further advance its expansion strategy across the western region of the United States. This new branch in Salt Lake County supports the banking and deposit needs of local consumers and businesses.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Given these expansion efforts, COLB is well-poised to expand its foothold across geographies. Umpqua Bank&#39;s strategic expansion into high-growth markets aligns well with its long-term objectives, enabling it to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive future success.
In the past six months, shares of Columbia Banking System have gained 34.2% compared with the&nbsp; industry&#39;s growth of 17.2%.<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/88/78505.jpg?v=138977930" />
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COLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h2>Expansion Efforts by Other Banks</h2>
This month, Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hban#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) announced its plans to expand its banking franchise in North Carolina and South Carolina. HBAN intends to add more than 350 employees across varied business divisions and launch roughly 55 retail branches within the next five years.
In February, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pnc#NYSE">PNC</a>) subsidiary, PNC Bank, announced plans to make an investment of $1 billion to open more than 100 branches and renovate above 1,200 existing locations by 2028. With this, PNC is poised to improve its branch network and extend access to banking services for its customers and communities nationwide.
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 10 analysts have published ratings on Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) in the last three months.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $26.2, a high estimate of $29.00, and a low estimate of $22.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $22.30, the current average has increased by 17.49%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726844437_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Columbia Banking System. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Terrell</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Mcgratty</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Columbia Banking System. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Columbia Banking System compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Columbia Banking System's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Columbia Banking System's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Columbia Banking System</h2>
Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.
<h3>Columbia Banking System's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Columbia Banking System's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -9.83%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Columbia Banking System's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 25.45%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Columbia Banking System's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.42%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Columbia Banking System's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Columbia Banking System's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.89. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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