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Columbia Banking System Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary23 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net income for Q2 2026 was $208 million, with operating net income at $217 million and diluted EPS of $0.73 (operating EPS $0.76), reflecting disciplined execution, prudent expense management, and ongoing balance sheet optimization.

  • Integration of Pacific Premier Bancorp was completed, with cost synergies exceeding targets and all organizational changes finalized by June 30, 2026.

  • Commercial loan production was solid, with balances growing 5% annualized, offsetting declines in transactional loans, while overall loans and deposits declined due to intentional reductions in brokered and wholesale deposits.

  • Opened new branches in Colorado Springs and Las Vegas, and launched new digital and payments solutions for small business customers.

  • Over $300 million was returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting confidence in the forward outlook.

Financial highlights

  • Net interest income for Q2 2026 was $589 million, down $5 million sequentially, with net interest margin at 3.93%, down 3 bps from Q1 2026.

  • Non-interest income reached $91 million on an operating basis, up $5 million sequentially, driven by treasury management, card-based fees, and a $3 million BOLI/death benefit gain.

  • Non-interest expense was $375 million, down $19 million sequentially, reflecting lower merger costs and cost savings from integration.

  • Provision for credit losses was $27 million, with net charge-offs at $30 million for Q2 2026 and 0.25% of average loans and leases (annualized).

  • Book value per share was $26.70 and tangible book value per share was $19.22 at June 30, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

  • Net interest margin is expected to exceed 4% in Q3, with continued balance sheet optimization and focus on sustainable core fee income growth.

  • Non-interest income is guided to the mid-$80 million range for Q3, and non-interest expense (excluding amortization) expected in the $330–$335 million range for Q3 and Q4.

  • Share repurchases anticipated at $150–$200 million in Q3, with future plans to be discussed in the fall.

  • Full-year core deposit growth targeted in the low-single-digit range.

  • Management remains focused on sustainable returns, capital generation, and long-term value creation, with caution on economic and market uncertainties.

Impact of below-market loan runoff on margins
FinPac portfolio charge-off and yield trends
Pacific Premier cost synergy realization status
Impact of transactional loan runoff on yields
Drivers of the Q2 interest income reversals
Results of the 2026 retail deposit campaigns
Strategy for $3B transactional loan maturities
Securities yield volatility impact on NIM outlook
Capital return outlook versus bolt-on M&A plans
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