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COLB vs VCTR: which is the better buy in 2026?

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

NASDAQ:COLB

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.9B

Pacific Northwest's quietest bank consolidator is trading at book value while integration synergies are about to land in the P&L.

Full COLB analysis

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

NASDAQ:VCTR

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$5.4B

A boring San Antonio asset manager just bid for Janus Henderson. Whether it wins or loses, VCTR re-rates from here.

Full VCTR analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCOLBVCTR
Revenue Growth8398
Profitability4670
Valuation8377
Momentum7783
Theme Purity5555
Moat5555
Catalysts5757
Market Position5555

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Frequently asked questions

Is COLB or VCTR the better buy in 2026?

COLB and VCTR are neck and neck at 90/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare COLB and VCTR?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.