Columbia Banking shares have lost about 12.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.8%. Columbia Banking (COLB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of t ...