NasdaqGS:COLBBanks
How Franchise Banking Push and Buybacks at Columbia (COLB) Have Changed Its Investment Story
In the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, Columbia Banking System reported unaudited net charge-offs of US$35 million, net interest income of US$594 million, and net income of US$192 million, while also completing a US$299.73 million share repurchase program covering 10,180,000 shares.
Columbia Bank, the company’s banking subsidiary, has also launched a Franchise Banking Team led by industry veterans James Short and Rich Watson to expand tailored services for restaurant franchisors and...