CLBK, US1979141041

Columbia Financial reports CEO award for Columbia Financial stock

Published on 10/05/2026 at 03:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Kemly received 160.42 phantom units on September 18, 2026. For Columbia Financial stock, net income reached USD 14.49 million in 2026's second quarter.

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Columbia Financial (ISIN US1979141041) reported a CEO stock award dated September 18, 2026, giving investors a fresh look at executive compensation and ownership. According to StockTitan, President and CEO Thomas J. Kemly received 160.42 phantom stock units on September 18, 2026, credited at USD 11.58 per unit.

CEO award adds ownership detail

The filing places the units in the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan, with settlement in common stock upon distribution. Kemly's deferral-plan balance reached 154,796.79 units after the award, while his direct common-stock holding was 588,391 shares on the same filing date.

The transaction was recorded as a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase. That distinction matters because phantom units represent deferred compensation and do not immediately change the public share count.

Second-quarter earnings set the base

Columbia Financial generated USD 14.49 million of consolidated net income in the second quarter of 2026, according to MarketBeat. Diluted earnings per share were USD 0.14, while quarterly revenue was USD 73.75 million, giving the results a concrete operating reference for the insider filing.

The second-quarter net margin was 20.00 percent in the finance statement, compared with the 11.19 percent margin reported in the MarketBeat earnings summary. The difference reflects different reporting definitions and reinforces the need to distinguish standardized statement data from portal-derived measures.

Market value and yearly range

As of October 2, 2026, Columbia Financial had a market capitalization of USD 2.5 billion. Its 52-week range was USD 6.21 to USD 12.00, placing the latest finance snapshot within a broad yearly band and keeping the executive award in the context of a listed regional bank valued in the billions.

Balance sheet remains central

Columbia Financial reported total assets of USD 12.2 billion at June 30, 2026, while operating cash flow for the second quarter was USD 19.9 million. The company operates as a bank holding company with deposits, residential and commercial lending, consumer loans, wealth management and related financial services.

Stock range stays visible

Columbia Financial's Nasdaq listing carried a USD 6.21 to USD 12.00 52-week range as of October 2, 2026, alongside a USD 2.5 billion market capitalization. The executive award, second-quarter net income of USD 14.49 million and diluted earnings per share of USD 0.14 provide the clearest dated reference points for CLBK stock.