Washington Federal Inc
$ 31.65
0.06%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 2,417,633,000 USD
- Current Price $ 31.65
- High / Low $ 31.71 / 31.18
- Stock P/E 10.98
- Book Value 35.70
- EPS 2.88
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-10
- Dividend Per Share $0.81
- Dividend Yield 2.44 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-02-27
- ROA 0.01 %
- ROE 0.08 %
- 52 Week High 34.01
- 52 Week Low 22.93
About
Washington Federal, Inc. is the banking holding company for Washington Federal Bank, a National Association that provides loans, deposits, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Analyst Target Price
$33.38
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-14 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-01-16 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-07-16 | 2024-04-22 | 2024-01-16 | 2023-10-17 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-04-13 |
| Reported EPS | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.17 | 0.85 | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.95 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.7625 | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 0.77 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 1.07 |
| Surprise | -0.0125 | -0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 | -0.01 | 0 | 0.18 | -0.32 | 0.08 | -0.17 | -0.05 | -0.12 |
| Surprise Percentage | -1.6393% | -6.4935% | 7.3529% | 10.1695% | -1.5873% | 0% | 31.5789% | -65.3061% | 10.3896% | -19.1011% | -5.3191% | -11.215% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-10 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.75 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Feb 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-02-27 | 2025-12-05 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-03-07 | 2024-12-06 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-06-07 | 2024-03-08 | 2023-12-08 |
| Amount | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.25 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $0.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-02-27 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-13 |
Recent News: WAFD
2026-02-17 02:58:05
This article analyzes Washington Federal Inc. (WAFD), noting a weak near-term sentiment but strong long-term outlook. It highlights a 20.0:1 risk-reward setup targeting a 5.6% gain against 0.3% risk, driven by a mid-channel oscillation pattern. The report provides three AI-generated trading strategies—Position Trading, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging—tailored for different risk profiles.
2026-02-08 13:01:45
WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) is set to pay a dividend of US$0.27 per share, offering a trailing yield of 3.2%. The company's dividend appears sustainable, with a payout ratio of 28% of its profits and a history of 7.6% dividend growth over the past decade, alongside 5.9% earnings per share growth. Analysts forecast continued growth for WaFd, suggesting it could be an attractive dividend stock.
2026-02-05 00:31:07
WaFd Inc. stock has reached a new 52-week high of $34.04, reflecting a positive 12.15% change over the past year. Despite slightly missing Q1 fiscal year 2026 earnings expectations, the company demonstrates strong shareholder commitment with a 43-year consecutive dividend history and a current yield of 3.24%. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target to $34.00, and the company announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share, alongside expanding its share repurchase program.
2026-02-04 21:01:45
WaFd Inc. stock has reached a new 52-week high at $34.04, reflecting a 12.15% increase over the past year and demonstrating strong investor confidence. The company boasts a consistent dividend history of 43 years and a 3.24% dividend yield. Recent news includes mixed first-quarter earnings, a raised price target from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and an expanded share repurchase program.
2026-01-26 23:09:06
WaFd Bank has successfully appealed a "needs to improve" regulatory rating from 2024, clearing the way for potential expansion. The bank had previously exited its single-family mortgage lending business in January 2025. This upgraded rating signifies an important regulatory milestone for WaFd.
2026-01-24 00:28:18
WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with increased net interest income and net income, alongside significant progress on its share repurchase program. Concurrently, WaFd Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating was upgraded to "Satisfactory" by the FDIC, removing a regulatory hurdle that had limited its expansion and merger capabilities. This combination of robust earnings and regulatory relief significantly alters WaFd's investment narrative, although the stock may still be trading above its fair value according to some estimates.
