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Popular vs Columbia Banking System: BPOP and COLB compared
Popular is the larger company: $836M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $695M for Columbia Banking System (Q3 2026). Columbia Banking System is growing faster (+19% against +10% a year earlier). Columbia Banking System is more profitable, with an operating margin of 42.0% against 35.0%.
Where the money goes: BPOP and COLB
Popular (BPOP) · Q1 2026
Popular, Q1 2026: revenue $836M (+10% year over year), operating margin 35.0%, net earnings $246M, operating cash flow $192M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Columbia Banking System (COLB) · Q3 2026
Columbia Banking System, Q3 2026: revenue $695M (+19% year over year), operating margin 42.0%, net earnings $220M, operating cash flow $365M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Popular (BPOP) | Columbia Banking System (COLB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $836M | $695M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +19% |
| Operating margin | 35.0% | 42.0% |
| Net earnings | $246M | $220M |
| Net margin | 29.4% | 31.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $192M | $365M |
| Free cash flow | $155M | — |
| Market value | $10.1B | $8.7B |
| P/E | 10.5× | 10.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.00 | $33.80 |
Where the revenue comes from
Columbia Banking System
- Net interest income: $615M (88%)
- Noninterest income: $80.0M (12%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Popular or Columbia Banking System?
Popular is the larger company: $836M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $695M for Columbia Banking System (Q3 2026).
Is Popular or Columbia Banking System growing faster?
Columbia Banking System is growing faster (+19% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Popular or Columbia Banking System?
Columbia Banking System is more profitable, with an operating margin of 42.0% against 35.0%.
More: Popular earnings · how Popular makes money · Columbia Banking System earnings · how Columbia Banking System makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed May 8, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.