COLB Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield

COLB has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 1.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.56%
Payout Ratio 46.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -7.49%
Consistency Lifetime 84.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.57%
Payout FCF 42.7%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 48.73%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 18.8%
Total Return 5y: 1.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

COLB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.37 2.8% N/A
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.29%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.35%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.54%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.36%
2024-08-23 2024-08-23 2024-09-09 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.14%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.54%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-11 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.85%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.36 0% 2%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.63%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.36 20% 1.88%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-21 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 1.44%
2023-01-20 2023-02-06 0.21 -30% 0.65%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 1.08%
2022-10-13 2022-10-28 0.21 -30% 0.69%
2022-08-02 2022-08-03 2022-08-17 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 1.04%
2022-07-29 2022-08-15 0.21 0% 0.7%
2022-05-13 2022-05-27 0.21 -30% 0.7%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-18 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 1.05%
2022-02-14 2022-02-25 0.21 -30% 0.73%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-02-16 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 0.83%
2021-11-18 2021-11-30 0.21 -30% 0.61%
2021-10-12 2021-10-13 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.3 42.9% 0.86%
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% 0.58%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% 0.64%
2021-02-12 2021-02-26 0.21 -25% 0.49%
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% 0.5%
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.28 33.3% N/A
2020-08-19 2020-08-31 0.21 -25% N/A
2020-08-04 2020-08-05 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
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

COLB Dividend FAQ

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) is the holding company for Columbia Bank, a full-service regional bank headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, that offers deposit, loan, wealth-management, and treasury-management solutions to corporate, institutional, small-business, and individual clients across the United States.

What is the Dividend Yield of COLB?

As of February 2026, COLB`s dividend yield is 5.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.45 USD by the current share price of 32.07.

Does COLB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, COLB paid a dividend of 1.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.37 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 2025-11-28.

COLB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for COLB for the next 4 payments are between 0.354 (-4.3%) and 0.363 (-1.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will COLB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.37 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. 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 -7.49% 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 4.57%. If you bought COLB's shares at 31.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.57% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of COLB?

COLB Payout Consistency is 84.8%. 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 5.56% Dividend Yield is considered as good. 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 46.8%. 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 48.73%. 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 increased by approximately 19.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has COLB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 10, 2004 with a ratio of 105:100.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.05 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 296,760,000 +41.76%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18