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Columbia Banking System Announces $1.2B Buyback and 5% Yield
Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ: COLB) announced a $1.2 billion share repurchase program alongside a 5% dividend yield following stronger-than-expected third-quarter 2026 results. Investors are evaluating the regional bank's balance sheet strength, including a net interest margin above 4% and a P/B discount to the sector median.
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If maintains its net interest margin above 4% and executes the $1.2 billion share repurchase, watch for capital return durability relative to the 5% dividend yield.
