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 ...

Key Takeaways COLB's Q3 revenue rose 17%, boosted by NII, fee income, and early Pacific Premier integration benefits.Pacific Premier adds fee engines like trust services and escrow, lifting durable non-interest income.Operating expenses and uneven credit costs may weigh as COLB completes integration through early 2026.Columbia Banking (COLB) intends to reaccelerate revenues, while reshaping its balance sheet after closing the Pacific Premier acquisition. Margin actions and fee income platforms are building ...