Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB)

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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) is up 13.2% since the beginning of the year. At $31 per share, COLB is trading 5.6% below its 52-week high of $33. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of COLB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,020.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) has returned 13.21% so far this year and 44.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, COLB has returned 5.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 1992, COLB's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +54.7%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -36.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, COLB closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 1, 1998 with a return of +25.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 11, 2008 at -40.4%.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.81%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 1992.

• This stock participated in 104.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

COLB ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. provided a 4.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.47 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Banking System, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Columbia Banking System, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Columbia Banking System, Inc. was 85.93%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1561 trading sessions.

The current Columbia Banking System, Inc. drawdown is 20.07%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Columbia Banking System, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Columbia Banking System, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.