Columbia Banking System Inc (COLB) — closed signal from March 22, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on June 20, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
COLB price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$24.67 – $25.84Entry zone — fair-value band
$25.81Published — price the day we called it
$29.32Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$31.84Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$30.55Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 26 days.
Peak price
$31.84
peak on June 15, 2026 — not a realized returnPeak gain
+23.3%
peak, from the publication priceWindow close
$30.55
end-of-window price, context onlyDays to target
26
Window
March 22, 2026 – June 20, 2026
The thesis — published March 22, 2026
Predicted growth
+15%
over the measurement windowTarget price
$29.32
the price the thesis aimed forEntry zone
$24.67 – $25.84
the fair-value band we waited forPrice at publication
$25.81
published March 22, 2026Confidence
72%
how strongly the data lined upTimeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
Columbia looks like a regional bank that could recover because it has clear steps to boost shareholder returns and earnings. The company announced a buyback, says it has extra capital, and is refocusing on core lending. These items make the next quarter easier to forecast, but sentiment for regional banks can stay fragile, so confidence is moderate.
Primary drivers
- Buyback and extra capital support shareholder returns
- Refocus on core lending clarifies future earnings
- Margin guidance gives a clearer near-term earnings path
- Valuation is reasonable when stock is near support levels
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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