Stieven Capital Advisors Boosts Stake in Columbia Banking System

Investment firm increases position in regional financial services provider by 10.6%

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:06am

Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. has increased its stake in Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB) by 10.6% in the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The investment firm now owns 1,112,332 shares of the financial services provider, making it the company's 3rd largest position and accounting for approximately 5.4% of Stieven Capital Advisors' holdings.

Why it matters

This move by Stieven Capital Advisors suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in Columbia Banking System, a regional bank with a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest. The increased stake could signal confidence in the company's financial performance and strategic direction.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Stieven Capital Advisors purchased an additional 106,500 shares of Columbia Banking System during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 1,112,332 shares. This represents approximately 0.53% of the company's outstanding shares. Columbia Banking System is a financial services provider headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, offering commercial real estate lending, construction and development financing, equipment and small business loans, as well as deposit products.

  • Stieven Capital Advisors increased its stake in Columbia Banking System in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Stieven Capital Advisors L.P.

An investment firm that has increased its position in Columbia Banking System, Inc. to become the company's 3rd largest shareholder.

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

A regional financial services provider headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, offering commercial lending, small business loans, and deposit products.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

Stieven Capital Advisors' increased stake in Columbia Banking System suggests the investment firm sees long-term growth potential in the regional bank, which could signal confidence in the company's financial performance and strategic direction.