Columbia Banking's 2026 Playbook After Pacific Premier Buyout

Key Takeaways COLB now spans eight Western states and ~350 branches after the Pacific Premier deal closed in August 2025.COLB's NIM rose to 4.06% in Q4 2025, with management aiming to stay above 4% by mid-2026.COLB has $700M buyback authority through late 2026, with plans for $150-$200M repurchased per quarter.Columbia Banking (COLB) now spans eight Western states with roughly 350 branches and a relationship-first model linking commercial, small business, consumer and wealth teams. Shares have outperformed ...