Columbia Financial, Inc. - Common Stock (CLBK)

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Investors were cheered not only by solid quarterly results but also by the company's upcoming asset buy.

Community banking company Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 247% year on year to $68.78 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Shares of community banking company Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) jumped 8.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it would acquire Northfield Bancorp, Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $597 million. 

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FAIR LAWN, N.J., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank ("Columbia"), reported net income of $15.7 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, as compared to a net loss of $21.2 million, or $0.21 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 reflected higher net interest income due to both an increase in interest income and a decrease in interest expense, a decrease in provision for credit losses and higher non-interest income, partially offset by higher income tax expense. During the fourth quarter of 2024, as previously disclosed, the Company restructured its balance sheet by selling debt securities available for sale and prepaying higher cost borrowings, which resulted in a pre-tax loss of $37.9 million. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported core net income of $15.9 million, an increase of $4.5 million, or 39.6%, compared to core net income of $11.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. (Refer to "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to core net income.) The positive impact of the balance sheet repositioning transaction in 2024 significantly contributed to the net interest margin expansion in the 2025 period.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) and the best and worst performers in the thrifts & mortgage finance industry.

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Shares of community banking company Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the broader savings and loan industry gained from an improved lending environment supported by a recent rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The central bank's move, along with signals of further easing, was expected to help stabilize funding costs for financial institutions. For banks like Columbia, lower rates can help boost the income they earn from making loans. The positive outlook for the sector came as the company had also previously reported strong financial results. In the third quarter, Columbia Financial's revenues had increased by 29.4% compared to the previous year, surpassing analysts' expectations.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.

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Even though Columbia Financial (currently trading at $15.39 per share) has gained 12.7% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 24.4% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

The small-cap bank delivered better-than-expected numbers across the board.

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank ("Columbia"), reported net income of $14.9 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $6.2 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 reflected higher net interest income due to both an increase in interest income and a decrease in interest expense, a decrease in provision for credit losses and higher non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense and higher income tax expense.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after disclosures from two lenders raised concerns about deteriorating loan quality across the industry. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the earnings season got off to a strong start as several big banks reported third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. 

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors scooped up equities, shaking off the initial concerns inferred from the Fed's dot plot, with tech stocks leading the charge. 

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Columbia Financial (NASDAQ:CLBK) and its peers.