WaFd
WAFD
Market cap $2.55B

31.35 USD

+0.98

3.23%

At close Jan 14, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

31.35

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

3.23%

5 days

-1.75%

1 month

-12.01%

3 months

-13.06%

6 months

-0.60%

Year to date

-1.91%

1 year

3.64%

5 years

-12.28%

10 years

53.98%

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. Through the WaFd Bank, it is involved in accepting deposits from the general public and investing these funds in loans of various types, including first-lien mortgages on single-family dwellings, construction loans, land acquisition and development loans among others. The Bank also invests in certain United States government and agency obligations along with other investments and also performs insurance brokerage activities. Geographically, it operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, California and Texas.

Employees: 2,208

Financials National Commercial Banks

0

Funds holding %

of 6,815 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

68% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 22

31% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 92 | Existing positions reduced: 70

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.8B [Q2] → $2.22B (+$425M) [Q3]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 229 [Q2] → 241 (+12) [Q3]

1.25% more ownership

Funds ownership: 77.27% [Q2] → 78.52% (+1.25%) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]

68% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $470K | Put options by funds: $1.46M

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Research analyst outlook

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

Low target

$35

12%

upside

Avg. target

$39

23%

upside

High target

$41

31%

upside

3 analyst ratings

1 positive

33%

2 neutral

67%

0 negative

0%

Piper Sandler Matthew Clark 50% 1-year accuracy 9 / 18 met price target	12%upside $35	Neutral Maintained	21 Oct 2024
DA Davidson Jeff Rulis 54% 1-year accuracy 7 / 13 met price target	31%upside $41	Buy Maintained	21 Oct 2024
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Kelly Motta 55% 1-year accuracy 11 / 20 met price target	28%upside $40	Market Perform Downgraded	21 Oct 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

WaFd Bank Partners with the Network of Giving to Fund Non-Profits in Washington

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #networkofgiving--Today, WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), and Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), its bank subsidiary announces that it will be the official banking partner for the purpose-driven digital commerce platform, the Network of Giving, launched initially in the Seattle market. This will fuel merchant-funded micro-donations to critical community service agencies to support our neighbors in need. The Network of Giving is designed to empower people to foster giving t.

WaFd Bank Partners with the Network of Giving to Fund Non-Profits in Washington

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

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WAFD #dividend--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 December 6, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of November 22, 2024. This will be the Company's 167th 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 Wash.

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

WaFd: Preferred Shares Still Offering Attractive Income At 6.7% Yield

WaFd's merger with Luther Burbank Corporation has improved its loan-to-deposit ratio and reduced external borrowing, enhancing future net interest income and earnings potential. Despite the positive merger impact, WaFd faces risks from high loan-to-deposit ratios and lower-than-average allowance for credit losses, which could pressure earnings. WaFd's preferred shares offer an attractive 6.7% yield and trade at 73% of their call price, providing income and potential capital appreciation.

WaFd: Preferred Shares Still Offering Attractive Income At 6.7% Yield

Zacks Investment Research

WaFd (WAFD) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does WaFd (WAFD) have what it takes?

WaFd (WAFD) Could Be a Great Choice

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WAFD's Q4 Earnings Beat on Nil Provisions, Revenues Rise on LBC Deal

The acquisition of LBC leads to higher NII and non-interest income and a rise in loan balance. These, along with nil provisions, aid WAFD's fiscal Q4 earnings.

WAFD's Q4 Earnings Beat on Nil Provisions, Revenues Rise on LBC Deal

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WaFd (WAFD) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

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

WaFd (WAFD) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Zacks Investment Research

WaFd (WAFD) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates

WaFd (WAFD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.

WaFd (WAFD) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates

WaFd Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WAFD #banking--WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the "Company"), parent company of Washington Federal Bank ("WaFd Bank" or the "Bank"), today announced annual earnings of $200,041,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, including the effects of the acquisition of California-based Luther Burbank Corporation ("LBC"). After the effect of dividends on preferred stock, net income available for common shareholders was $2.50 per share for the year. These results reflect acquisition relat.

WaFd Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results

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Analysts Estimate WaFd (WAFD) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

WaFd (WAFD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Analysts Estimate WaFd (WAFD) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

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

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