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Historical analyst accuracy
For Columbia Banking System, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 33% were profitable, average return +8% (43 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (40% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 11 | 27% | +0% |
| Piper Sandler | 9 | 56% | +17% |
| DA Davidson | 7 | 14% | +4% |
| Wells Fargo | 6 | 50% | +12% |
Valuation
Is Columbia Banking System overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Columbia Banking System right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Columbia Banking System's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Columbia Banking System | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 9.4 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 28% | 24% |
👉 Columbia Banking System is valued in line with its sector (12.1 vs 14.0).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Columbia Banking System pays about $1.47/share/yr → 4.52% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Banking System a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Columbia Banking System (COLB) is "Hold" (11 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 33% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Columbia Banking System's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $35.00 (+14% vs $30.69), ranging from $30.00 to $36.00 (7 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Columbia Banking System?
Over 1 year, 33% of analyst targets on Columbia Banking System were profitable, for an average return of +8% (across 43 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Columbia Banking System stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $35.00 within 12 months, i.e. +14% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $36.00, the most cautious $30.00.
What is the Columbia Banking System stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $35.00, +14%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (33%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Columbia Banking System overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.1, forward P/E 9.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.