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Companies · COLB · State Commercial Banks · Other events · Aug 14, 2026

No dividend hike: Columbia keeps the payout exactly where investors expected

Dividend reaffirmedpriced in
$0.37 per share, unchanged from the prior quarterly rate
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. (COLB) — what happened, in plain English, and what it means versus what the market expected.

The payout was maintained, not increased. The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share, payable September 14, 2026. (Dividend announcement)

MetricCurrent filingPrior quarterly rate
Cash dividend per common share$0.37$0.37
Record dateAugust 28, 2026—
Payment dateSeptember 14, 2026—

Versus expectations, this is a confirmation rather than a catalyst. The same $0.37 quarterly rate had already been declared in the preceding quarters, so investors were not facing a meaningful decision around payout continuity.

The read is neutral because there is no incremental capital-return signal. The filing confirms the dividend remains intact, but it does not raise the payout, announce a buyback, or introduce any broader capital-allocation change.

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