Columbia Banking System is raising its cash dividend by 3% to $0.38 per share, payable on December 14, 2026.

Nov 13, 2026, 9:35 AM ETPayoutRead the original at prnewswire.com

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COLB increased its dividend and has a recently authorized share buyback, giving shareholders more ways to receive cash. The company cites confidence in its performance, and the story reports no setback to counter these steps.

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The move adds to the cash Columbia plans to return to shareholders. The company says it reflects confidence in its financial performance, and the buyback adds another way to return cash. This supports shareholders, though the story does not report a change in the bank’s results.

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