Columbia Banking System stock price target maintained at $26 by DA Davidson

Published 28/07/2025, 14:58
Columbia Banking System stock price target maintained at $26 by DA Davidson

Investing.com - DA Davidson has reiterated its Neutral rating and $26.00 price target on Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB), a $5.2 billion regional bank currently trading below its InvestingPro Fair Value, following the bank’s second quarter 2025 results.

The financial services firm highlighted Columbia Banking System’s progress on net interest margin expansion and cost control measures during the quarter, which prompted positive earnings per share estimate revisions. This optimism is reflected in InvestingPro data showing five analysts revising their earnings estimates upward, with the bank trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 9.8x.

Despite these improvements, DA Davidson expressed concerns about the difficulty in forecasting organic balance sheet growth for the bank, limiting its ability to extend trading multiples for the stock.

The firm also noted that credit metrics indicated "a good amount of churn" in Columbia Banking System’s portfolio, even though data points remained consistent compared to the previous quarter.

Columbia Banking System’s stock rating remained at Neutral with the maintained $26 price target, according to DA Davidson’s latest research note published Monday.

In other recent news, Columbia Banking System reported strong second-quarter earnings, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $0.76, which was significantly higher than the projected $0.66. Additionally, Columbia Banking System’s revenue reached $510.91 million, exceeding the forecast of $492.83 million. These results reflect a 15.15% earnings surprise, highlighting the company’s robust financial performance. Despite the impressive earnings and revenue figures, the stock did not experience any change in aftermarket trading. Investors may find these developments noteworthy as they reflect Columbia Banking System’s financial health.

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