WaFd Inc (WAFD)

Currency in USD
32.48
-0.23(-0.70%)
Real-time Data·
Earnings results expected today
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Fair Value
Day's Range
32.2532.88
52 wk Range
26.3134.30
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
32.71
Open
32.68
Day's Range
32.25-32.88
52 wk Range
26.31-34.3
Volume
127.33K
Average Vol. (3m)
674.51K
1-Year Change
18.7135%
Book Value / Share
35.71
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
32.88
Upside
+1.22%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years

WaFd Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

WaFd, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank that provides lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company provides deposit products, including business and personal checking accounts, and term certificates of deposit, as well as money market accounts and passbook savings accounts. It offers single-family residential, construction, land acquisition and development, consumer lot, multi-family residential, commercial real estate, home equity, business, and consumer loans, as well as commercial and industrial loans. In addition, the company offers insurance brokerage services, such as individual and business insurance policies; holds and markets real estate properties; and debit and credit cards, as well as acts as the trustee. Additionally, it provides technology and data services; and personalized financial guidance and investment services. It serves consumers, mid-sized and large businesses, and owners and developers of commercial real estate. The company was formerly known as Washington Federal, Inc. and changed its name to WaFd, Inc. in September 2023. WaFd, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Employees
1979

WaFd Inc SWOT Analysis


Analyst Perspectives
Discover varied analyst views on WaFd, with price targets ranging from $29 to $35, reflecting differing outlooks on the bank's growth potential and valuation
Integration Challenges
Uncover the complexities of WaFd's LBC integration, balancing short-term operational hurdles with long-term synergies and market expansion opportunities
Shareholder Value Boost
Delve into WaFd's expanded share repurchase program, authorizing buyback of up to 14.5% of outstanding shares, signaling confidence in future prospects
Strategic Loan Sale
Explore WaFd's sale of $3.2 billion in LBC loans, bolstering its CET1 ratio and providing enhanced balance sheet flexibility for future growth
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WaFd Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • WaFd Inc. missed Q1 2026 forecasts with EPS of $0.75 (vs $0.76 expected) and revenue of $191.37M (vs $192.83M expected), causing a 1.57% stock decline to $33.2 in premarket trading.
  • Despite the miss, WaFd demonstrated 40% year-over-year EPS growth and improved efficiency ratio to 55.3% from 56.8% in the previous quarter.
  • The company successfully launched WaFd Wealth Management with $400M in assets, aiming to reach $1B within two years, and became a preferred SBA lender.
  • CEO Brent Beardall projected active loan portfolio growth of 6-10% for fiscal 2026 and 8-12% for fiscal 2027, with plans to increase non-interest-bearing deposits from 12.6% to 20% by 2030.
  • Management expects 1-2 Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 and emphasized share repurchases as the best use of capital when stock prices are depressed.
Last Updated: 01/16/2026, 11:05 AM
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Compare WAFD to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WAFD
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
10.8x13.0x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.371.750.03
Price / Book
0.9x0.9x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x3.2x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.9%10.5%14.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 32.88
(+1.22% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold35.00+7.76%34.00MaintainApr 09, 2026
Piper Sandler
Hold30.50-6.10%33.50MaintainJan 20, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold34.00+4.68%31.00MaintainJan 20, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold31.00-4.56%32.00MaintainOct 20, 2025
Piper Sandler
Hold31.00-4.56%30.00MaintainJul 21, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.88%
Dividend Yield
3.30%
Industry Median 3.15%
Annualized Payout
1.08
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-1.87%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 15, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.75 / 0.76
Revenue / Forecast
191.37M / 192.83M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WAFD Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the WaFd Inc (WAFD) Stock Price Today?

The WaFd Inc stock price today is 32.48 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does WaFd Inc Trade On?

WaFd Inc is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for WaFd Inc?

The stock symbol for WaFd Inc is "WAFD."

Does WaFd Inc Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The WaFd Inc dividend yield is 3.32%.

What Is the WaFd Inc Market Cap?

As of today, WaFd Inc market cap is 2.46B USD.

What Is WaFd Inc's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The WaFd Inc EPS (TTM) is 2.88.

When Is the Next WaFd Inc Earnings Date?

WaFd Inc will release its next earnings report on Apr 15, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WAFD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has WaFd Inc Stock Split?

WaFd Inc has split 20 times.

How Many Employees Does WaFd Inc Have?

WaFd Inc has 1979 employees.

What is the current trading status of WaFd Inc (WAFD)?

As of Apr 15, 2026, WaFd Inc (WAFD) is trading at a price of 32.48 USD, with a previous close of 32.71 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 32.25 USD to 32.88 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 26.31 USD to 34.30 USD.

What Is WaFd Inc (WAFD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for WaFd Inc is 32.88 USD, with a high estimate of 35 USD and a low estimate of 30.5 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +1.22% Upside potential.

What Is the WAFD After Hours Price?

WAFD's last after hours stock price is 32.66 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.15%.
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