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Columbia Financial vs Northrim Bancorp: CLBK and NRIM compared
Columbia Financial is the larger company: $100M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $69.9M for Northrim Bancorp (Q3 2026). Columbia Financial is growing faster (+49% against -9% a year earlier). Northrim Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.8% against 1.1%.
Where the money goes: CLBK and NRIM
Columbia Financial (CLBK) · Q3 2026
Columbia Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $100M (+49% year over year), operating margin 1.1%, net earnings $5.2M, operating cash flow $49.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Northrim Bancorp (NRIM) · Q3 2026
Northrim Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $69.9M (-9% year over year), operating margin 26.8%, net earnings $14.4M, operating cash flow −$13.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Columbia Financial (CLBK) | Northrim Bancorp (NRIM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $100M | $69.9M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +49% | -9% |
| Gross margin | — | 74.3% |
| Operating margin | 1.1% | 26.8% |
| Net earnings | $5.2M | $14.4M |
| Net margin | 5.2% | 20.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $49.3M | −$13.8M |
| Free cash flow | $47.5M | — |
| Market value | — | $547M |
| P/E | — | 9.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $28.33 |
Where the revenue comes from
Northrim Bancorp
- Community Banking: $49.2M (70%)
- Home Mortgage Lending: $13.3M (19%)
- Specialty Finance: $7.4M (11%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Columbia Financial or Northrim Bancorp?
Columbia Financial is the larger company: $100M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $69.9M for Northrim Bancorp (Q3 2026).
Is Columbia Financial or Northrim Bancorp growing faster?
Columbia Financial is growing faster (+49% against -9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Columbia Financial or Northrim Bancorp?
Northrim Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.8% against 1.1%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 9, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.