WaFd
WAFD
Market cap $2.76B

34.04 USD

-0.06

0.18%

At close Oct 4, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

34.04

+0.00

0%

1 day

-0.18%

5 days

-1.16%

1 month

-3.43%

3 months

21.61%

6 months

21.35%

Year to date

3.25%

1 year

29.92%

5 years

-6.84%

About: WaFd Inc is engaged in providing lending, depository, insurance and other banking services to consumers, mid-sized to large businesses, and owners and developers of commercial real estate. Geographically It operates in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Utah. New Mexico, Nevada, Idaho and others. WaFd Inc provides, Personal Banking, Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Home Loans.

Employees: 2,120

Financials National Commercial Banks

0

Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 86 | Existing positions reduced: 67

13% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 27 | Existing positions closed: 24

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.66B [Q1] → $1.78B (+$115M) [Q2]

6.4% more ownership

Funds ownership: 69.91% [Q1] → 76.31% (+6.4%) [Q2]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 226 [Q1] → 229 (+3) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

78% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $289K | Put options by funds: $1.3M

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$36

6%

upside

Avg. target

$36

6%

upside

High target

$36

6%

upside

1 analyst rating

0 positive

0%

1 neutral

100%

0 negative

0%

Stephens & Co.

Andrew Terrell

65% 1-year accuracy

11 / 17 met price target

6%upside

$36

Equal-Weight

Maintained

18 Jul 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Zacks Investment Research

Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why WaFd (WAFD) is a Great Choice

Does WaFd (WAFD) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why WaFd (WAFD) is a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research

WaFd (WAFD) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

WaFd (WAFD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

WaFd (WAFD) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Zacks Investment Research

WaFd & Its Unit Receive Ratings From KBRA With Stable Outlook

Kroll Bond Rating initiates ratings for WaFd with a stable outlook. This reflects a well-managed portfolio with low risk and better performance than its peers.

WaFd & Its Unit Receive Ratings From KBRA With Stable Outlook

KBRA Assigns Ratings to WaFd, Inc.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a senior unsecured debt rating of BBB+, a subordinated debt rating of BBB, a preferred shares rating of BBB-, and a short-term debt rating of K2 to Seattle, Washington-based WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD) ("the company"). In addition, KBRA assigns deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A-, a subordinated debt rating of BBB+, and short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 to its main subsidiary, Washington Federal Bank ("WaFd Bank" or "the bank"). The Outl.

KBRA Assigns Ratings to WaFd, Inc.

KBRA Initiates Ratings for WaFd

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $wafd #banking--Today, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) issued a press release assigning ratings to WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), and Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), its bank subsidiary. KBRA has assigned a senior unsecured debt rating of BBB+, a subordinated debt rating of BBB, a preferred shares rating of BBB-, and a short-term debt rating of K2 to WaFd, Inc. In addition, KBRA assigned deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A-, a subordinated debt rating o.

KBRA Initiates Ratings for WaFd

WaFd, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend of 26 Cents Per Share

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $wafd #banking--Today, the Board of Directors of WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), announced a regular cash dividend of 26 cents per share. The dividend will be paid September 6, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of August 23, 2024. This will be the Company's 166th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. WaFd, Inc. is the parent company of Washington Federal Bank, a federally insured Washington state chartered commercial bank dba WaFd Bank that operates branches in Washi.

WaFd, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend of 26 Cents Per Share

Zacks Investment Research

WAFD's Strategic Initiatives Aid Amid Weak Asset Quality

WAFD remains well-poised for growth on higher rates, strategic restructuring and expansion moves, and a solid balance sheet. However, rising expenses and worsening asset quality remain woes.

WAFD's Strategic Initiatives Aid Amid Weak Asset Quality

WaFd: Regional Bank Offering 7.6% Yielding Preferred Dividend

WaFd, a regional bank, experienced a significant increase in share price after recent earnings. Financial performance showed growth in net interest income but volatility in some metrics, with risks related to loan losses. Stability in loan and deposit growth, but risks include inadequate credit loss allowance and concentration in certain loan types.

WaFd: Regional Bank Offering 7.6% Yielding Preferred Dividend

Zacks Investment Research

WAFD's Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise on LBC Deal

The LBC acquisition drives revenues and loan balance, which, along with lower provisions, aid WAFD's fiscal Q3 earnings.

WAFD's Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise on LBC Deal

Zacks Investment Research

Compared to Estimates, WaFd (WAFD) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

The headline numbers for WaFd (WAFD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Compared to Estimates, WaFd (WAFD) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

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