Tacoma, Washington, October 15th / PRNewswire / -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: COLB), which is the parent company of Columbia Bank, was rated as the best-performing bank in the group with an asset size of at least $50 billion in Bank Director's 2026 RankingBanking research.
The RankingBanking research from Bank Director evaluates the 300 largest listed banks in the United States based on four indicators:
- Average Return on Tangible Ordinary Equity
- Average Return on Total Assets
- Ratio of tangible ordinary equity to tangible assets
- Ratio of non-performing assets to loans and other owned real estate
The rankings for 2026 are compiled by Piper Sandler & Co based on data from S& P Global Market Intelligence, using the performance of 2025 as a reference.
Columbia ranked first this time, having previously ranked second for two consecutive years in the RankingBanking research. In the latest study, Columbia also ranked first in terms of the quality of assets of large banks and was among the top three in profitability measured by average return on assets (ROAA).
The CEOs of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank, Clint Stein, stated: "Being recognized as the best-performing large banks reflects the disciplined execution, financial strength, and customer orientation that define our organization. This recognition, coupled with our first-place ranking in asset quality, highlights the dedication of our team as well as the trust that customers place in us. While we are proud of this achievement, we are also focused on continuing to invest in our capabilities to create long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and communities in the western United States."
This recognition of Bank Director further adds to the series of honors that Columbia has received this year, including:
- Forbes: Best Banks in the World, Best Bank in the United States
- TIME: America's Best Companies
- Crisil Coalition Greenwich: Best Bank Award for Medium-Sized Market Banks
- Global Finance: The best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises, the best trade financing partner in the western region
About Columbia Banking System
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: COLB) Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, it is the parent company of Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank is an award-winning, leading regional bank with offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Columbia Bank combines the resources, maturity, and professional capabilities of a national bank with a commitment to providing excellent, personalized services. The bank supports consumers and businesses with a full range of services, including retail and commercial banking, small business administration loans, institutional and corporate banking, as well as equipment leasing. Columbia Bank customers also have access to comprehensive investment and wealth management professional services, as well as healthcare and private banking services provided through Columbia Wealth Management. For more information, please visit www.columbiabankingsystem.com.
