WaFd

WAFD

Market cap $2.57B

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 receives a reaffirmed soft ‘buy' rating, reflecting solid fundamentals despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500. WAFD's net interest margin expanded to 2.76%, supporting higher net interest income and profitability amid modest declines in deposits and loans. The bank trades at a forward P/E of 9.8, below most peers, and at a discount to book value, enhancing its relative valuation appeal.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $wafd #banking--Today, the Board of Directors of WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), announced a regular cash dividend of 27 cents per share. The dividend will be paid June 5, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026. This will be the Company's 173rd consecutive quarterly cash dividend. WaFd, Inc. is the parent company of WaFd Bank, a federally insured Washington state chartered commercial bank that operates branches in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada,.

WaFd (WAFD) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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) 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.

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, Inc. (WAFD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

WaFd beats fiscal Q2 earnings estimates on higher revenues, but loan and deposit declines, rising expenses and weaker credit quality temper the upbeat quarter.

WaFd (WAFD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago.