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Insights Into Columbia Banking (COLB) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

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In its upcoming report, Columbia Banking (COLB - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, reflecting an increase of 1.4% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $694.1 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 42.5%.

The current level reflects a downward revision of 1.8% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Columbia Banking metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Average Balance - Total interest-earning assets' should arrive at $61.73 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $47.87 billion in the same quarter last year.

Analysts forecast 'Efficiency Ratio' to reach 51.9%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 54.6%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Net Interest Margin' at 3.7%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 3.6% in the same quarter of the previous year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total non-performing loans and leases' should come in at $209.76 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $166.89 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Total non-performing assets' will reach $212.79 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $169.56 million.

Analysts expect 'Net Interest Income' to come in at $609.28 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $437.37 million.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Total noninterest income' will reach $87.58 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $49.75 million.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Service charges on deposits' of $22.62 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $18.40 million.

The consensus estimate for 'Net interest income (FTE)' stands at $611.61 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $438.42 million in the same quarter last year.

Analysts predict that the 'Financial services and trust revenue' will reach $12.12 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $5.27 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Columbia Banking shares have witnessed a change of +1.4% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2% move. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), COLB is expected underperform the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .


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