COLB (Columbia Banking System) EPS (Basic): $2.51 (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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COLB Columbia Banking System Inc COLB
72 GF Score
Price $31.23
GF Value $25.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Columbia Banking System EPS (Basic)?

Columbia Banking System COLB +0.66% 72 EPS (Basic) is $2.51 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates COLB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Columbia Banking System's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.73. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.51.

Columbia Banking System's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.73. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.51.

Columbia Banking System's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.76. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.15.

During the past 12 months, Columbia Banking System's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Columbia Banking System's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 80.80% per year. The lowest was -47.30% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.

Columbia Banking System  (NAS:COLB) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Columbia Banking System EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Columbia Banking System EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Banking System's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Columbia Banking System Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.22 2.60 1.79 2.56 2.31

Columbia Banking System Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.40 0.72 0.66 0.73
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Columbia Banking System EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Columbia Banking System's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(550-0)/238.022
=2.31

Columbia Banking System's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(208-0)/285.558
=0.73

EPS (Basic) 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 $2.51

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $2.51 mean?
Columbia Banking System (COLB) has a EPS (Basic) of $2.51 as of Jun. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors.
Is Columbia Banking System's EPS (Basic) too high?
Columbia Banking System's current EPS (Basic) is $2.51. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to PB and BOKF?
Columbia Banking System's EPS (Basic) of $2.51 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 EPS (Basic) for a Banks company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Banks industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. Columbia Banking System's current EPS (Basic) is $2.51. 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 $25.52, compared to a current price of $31.23 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $2.51. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (COLB), the current EPS (Basic) is $2.51 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 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.52. GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for COLB:

  • EPS (Basic): $2.51
  • GF Value™: $25.52 vs. price of $31.23 (22.4% 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.
72GF Score

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