Columbia Banking System Declares $0.37 Quarterly Dividend

The financial services provider will pay the dividend on March 16th to shareholders of record on February 27th.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 16th to shareholders of record on February 27th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is February 27th.

Why it matters

Columbia Banking System has a history of raising its dividend, having increased it every year for the last 4 years. The company's dividend payout ratio indicates its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings, and analysts expect it to continue being able to cover the dividend in the future.

The details

Columbia Banking System is a bank holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Columbia State Bank. The company provides a range of banking and financial services to commercial, small business, and consumer customers in the Pacific Northwest, with locations across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

  • The quarterly dividend will be paid on March 16, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is February 27, 2026.
  • Shareholders of record on February 27, 2026 will receive the dividend.

The players

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

A bank holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Columbia State Bank, providing a range of banking and financial services in the Pacific Northwest.

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The takeaway

Columbia Banking System's consistent dividend increases and sustainable payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders.