COLB Dividend History & Analysis | 6% Yield

COLB has a dividend yield of 6% and paid 1.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.01%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.44
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -6.08%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.79%
Payout Ratio 41.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 78.3%
Total Return 12m: -0.73%
Total Return 5y: 9.68%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
GTN 31 M 107% 83.8%
PEO 13,816 M 10.7% 51.0%
SWED-A 29,925 M 9.16% 21.8%
ACA 55,964 M 7.44% 19.3%
SACH 54 M 12.9% 8.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PEO 13,816 M 56.4% 80.4%
AMTB 850 M 56.5% 78.0%
AZA 5,785 M 38.0% 81.6%
OSBC 804 M 39.3% 75.6%
HONE 524 M 34.4% 94.7%

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COLB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.54%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.36%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.14%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-09 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.54%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.85%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-11 Quarterly 0.36 0% 2%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.63%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.88%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.36 20% 1.73%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-21 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 0.92%
2023-01-20 2023-02-06 0.21 -30% 0.75%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 0.99%
2022-10-13 2022-10-28 0.21 -30% 0.73%
2022-08-02 2022-08-03 2022-08-17 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 1%
2022-07-29 2022-08-15 0.21 0% 0.7%
2022-05-13 2022-05-27 0.21 -30% 0.73%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-18 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 1.04%
2022-02-14 2022-02-25 0.21 -30% 0.58%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-02-16 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 0.88%
2021-11-18 2021-11-30 0.21 -30% 0.6%
2021-10-12 2021-10-13 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 0.85%
2021-08-19 2021-08-31 0.21 -25% 0.59%
2021-08-10 2021-08-11 2021-08-25 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% 0.78%
2021-05-17 2021-05-28 0.21 -25% 0.48%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% 0.66%
2021-02-12 2021-02-26 0.21 -25% 0.5%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% 0.66%
2020-11-19 2020-11-30 0.21 -25% 0.61%
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% 0.92%
2020-08-19 2020-08-31 0.21 -25% 0.72%
2020-08-04 2020-08-05 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.98%
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-04-15 0.21 -58% N/A
2020-02-04 2020-02-05 2020-02-19 Quarterly 0.5 138.1% N/A
2019-12-30 2020-01-15 0.21 -25% N/A
2019-11-05 2019-11-06 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-10-15 0.21 -25% N/A
2019-08-06 2019-08-07 2019-08-21 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-07-15 0.21 -50% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.42 100% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-04-15 0.21 -50% N/A
2019-02-05 2019-02-06 2019-02-20 Quarterly 0.42 100% N/A
2018-12-28 2019-01-15 0.21 -47.5% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.4 53.8% N/A
2018-08-07 2018-08-08 2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.26 18.2% N/A
2018-02-06 2018-02-07 2018-02-21 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A

COLB Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of COLB?

As of August 2025, COLB`s dividend yield is 6.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.44 USD by the current share price of 23.26.

Does COLB pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, COLB paid a dividend of 1.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-30 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does COLB pay dividends?

COLB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, COLB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-30.

Will COLB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Columbia Banking System (COLB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for COLB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Columbia Banking System (COLB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of COLB?

COLB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.08% per year.
Negative growth: COLB's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of COLB?

COLB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.79%. If you bought COLB's shares at 21.21 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of COLB?

COLB Payout Consistency is 78.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Columbia Banking System has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does COLB have a good Dividend Yield?

COLB`s 6.01% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of COLB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of COLB is 41.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of COLB?

COLB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

COLB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in COLB`s Outstanding Shares?

Columbia Banking System`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.69% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -50.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Columbia Banking System ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-05-10 with a factor of 105:100. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.05.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 3,310,500
1993 5,462,300 +65%
1994 8,092,300 +48.15%
1995 8,092,300
1996 12,138,500 +50%
1997 13,872,500 +14.29%
1998 14,161,500 +2.08%
1999 14,010,900 -1.06%
2000 14,265,600 +1.82%
2001 13,802,300 -3.25%
2002 13,969,200 +1.21%
2003 28,814,800 +106.27%
2004 15,606,000 -45.84%
2005 45,009,500 +188.41%
2006 55,970,500 +24.35%
2007 60,214,000 +7.58%
2008 60,300,000 +0.14%
2009 27,886,000 -53.75%
2010 39,043,000 +40.01%
2011 114,550,000 +193.39%
2012 112,134,500 -2.11%
2013 112,185,500 +0.05%
2014 219,974,000 +96.08%
2015 220,930,000 +0.43%
2016 220,756,000 -0.08%
2017 220,873,000 +0.05%
2018 220,668,000 -0.09%
2019 220,671,000 +0%
2020 220,663,000 -0%
2021 217,356,000 -1.5%
2022 217,566,000 +0.1%
2023 208,739,000 -4.06%
2024 209,337,000 +0.29%
2025 209,975,000 +0.3%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.