Columbia Banking System Declares Quarterly Dividend

Shareholders to receive $0.37 per share on March 16th

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, payable on March 16th to shareholders of record on February 27th. The company has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and has a dividend payout ratio of 48.4%, indicating its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings.

Why it matters

The dividend announcement is a positive sign for Columbia Banking System, as it demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The dividend yield of 4.7% is also attractive for income-oriented investors.

The details

The ex-dividend date is set for February 27th. Columbia Banking System, a bank holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, provides a range of banking and financial services to commercial, small business, and consumer customers across the Pacific Northwest.

  • The quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share will be payable on March 16, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is set for February 27, 2026.

The players

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

A bank holding company that operates through its principal subsidiary, Columbia State Bank, providing a full range of banking and financial services to commercial, small business and consumer customers in the Pacific Northwest.

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The takeaway

The dividend announcement from Columbia Banking System is a positive sign for the company's financial health and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The attractive dividend yield of 4.7% may appeal to income-oriented investors.