Columbia Banking System Named the Top Performing Large U.S. Bank in Bank Director's 2026 RankingBanking Study
PR Newswire•15/10/2026•12:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Columbia Banking System (COLB) ranked No. 1 among U.S. banks with at least $50B in assets
- ➤Columbia ranked No. 1 among large banks for asset quality
- ➤Columbia placed among the top three large banks for return on average assets
- ➤2026 ranking used Columbia’s 2025 results and evaluated 300 largest publicly traded banks
Expert Statements
Clint Stein, CEO of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank
“Being recognized as the top performing large bank reflects the disciplined execution, financial strength and customer focus that define our organization.”
Clint Stein, CEO of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank
“This recognition, along with our No. 1 ranking for asset quality, underscores the dedication of our team and the trust our customers place in us.”
Clint Stein, CEO of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank
“While we're proud of this achievement, we're equally focused on continuing to invest in our capabilities and delivering long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities across the western U.S.”
Columbia Banking System Named the Top Performing Large U.S. Bank in Bank Director's 2026 RankingBanking Study PR Newswire
TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), the parent company of Columbia Bank, has been recognized as the No. 1 Top Performing Bank in the $50 billion and above category in Bank Director's 2026 RankingBanking study.
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