The Achievements of Columbia Banking System Inc.
The Tacoma-based Columbia Banking System Inc., which is also the parent company of Columbia Bank, has been acknowledged as the top-performing bank in the category of $50 Billion in Assets and Above by Bank Director‘s 2026 RankingBanking study, according to a recent news release from Columbia.
What is the RankingBanking Study?
The RankingBanking study by Bank Director evaluates the 300 largest publicly traded banks in the US on four metrics: return on average tangible common equity, return on average total assets, tangible common equity to tangible assets, and nonperforming assets to loans and other real estate owned. The 2026 ranking was put together by Piper Sandler & Co. from S&P Global Market Intelligence using 2025 results.
Columbia Bank’s Performance
In the past two years, Columbia had finished No. 2 in the RankingBanking study. However, in the latest study, Columbia not only ranks No. 1 among large banks for asset quality but also placed among the top three banks for profitability as measured by return on average assets.
About Columbia Banking System Inc.
The bank operates in several locations, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. As of June 30, it had assets worth $65.4 billion and they will release their third-quarter earnings on Oct. 22.
CEO Remarks on the Recognition
“Being recognized as the top-performing large bank reflects the disciplined execution, financial strength, and customer focus that define our organization,” said Clint Stein, CEO of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank. He added that this recognition, along with their No. 1 ranking for asset quality, underscores the team’s dedication and customers’ trust. He assured their continued investment in their capabilities and focus on delivering long-term value for shareholders, customers, and communities across the western U.S.
Additional Recognition
The report also highlighted that Columbia was the only Western bank from outside California to be a top performer. The full ranking for the category can be seen on page 28 of the report.
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