COLB (Columbia Banking System) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-397 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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COLB Columbia Banking System Inc COLB
72 GF Score
Price $31.23
GF Value $25.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends?

Columbia Banking System COLB +0.66% 72 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-397 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates COLB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Columbia Banking System's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-105 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-397 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Columbia Banking System's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2025 ($-109 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-107 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2026 ($-107 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-105 Mil).

Columbia Banking System's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-270 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-300 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-300 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-335 Mil).

Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Columbia Banking System Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Columbia Banking System Quarterly Data
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Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-397 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-397 Mil mean?
Columbia Banking System (COLB) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-397 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors.
Is Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-397 Mil. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to PB and BOKF?
Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-397 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Banks company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors. Columbia Banking System's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-397 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbia Banking System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System (COLB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.53, compared to a current price of $31.23 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-397 Mil. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (COLB), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-397 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Columbia Banking System (COLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.23 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53. GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for COLB:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-397 Mil
  • GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $31.23 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the COLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Columbia Banking System Business Description

Other Exchanges CM6:Germany
Address 1301 A Street, Tacoma, WA, USA, 98402-4200
Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.
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