What changed
Columbia Banking System's board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share, a 3% increase over the most recent declaration. The dividend is payable December 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 27, 2026. The increase follows significant share repurchases over the past year and accompanies a recently authorized $1.2 billion share repurchase program.
Why it matters
Columbia Banking System's board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share, a 3% increase over the most recent declaration. The dividend is payable December 14, 2026 to shareholders