WaFd, Inc. (WAFD)
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- symbol WAFD
- Rev/Share 18.2223
- Book/Share 37.7316
- PB 0.7927
- Debt/Equity 0.6572
- CurrentRatio 12.6377
- ROIC 0.0086
- MktCap 2356670335.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.1552
- PFCF 9.3495
- PE 10.5443
- Debt/Assets 0.0741
- DivYield 0.0358
- ROE 0.0751
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 4
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | WAFD | DA Davidson | Buy | Neutral | $35 | $32 | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WAFD | Keefe Bruyette | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | $40 | Oct. 21, 2024 |
News
WaFd Bank CEO: Scratch my head to the timing of the Fed's upcoming rate cut
Published: September 17, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Brent Beardall, WaFd Bank president and CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss if financial conditions are currently restrictive, the Federal Reserve's mandate and much more.
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WaFd Bank Approved for SBA Preferred Lender Status
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WAFD #banking--WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), parent company of Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), today announced that it has been designated as a Preferred Lender with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”), a significant milestone that allows the bank to deliver faster, more efficient financing solutions to small businesses. The SBA Preferred Lender Program grants select financial institutions increased authority to approve, close, and service SBA-guarantee.
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WaFd (WAFD) Now Trades Above Golden Cross: Time to Buy?
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
From a technical perspective, WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. WAFD's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, which is known as a "golden cross" in the trading world.
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WAFD Gains as Q3 Earnings Beat on Fee Income, Weak Lending Hurts NII
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
WaFd beats fiscal Q3 estimates on higher fee income and decline in costs, but weak lending and rising credit loss provisions weigh on it.
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WaFd (WAFD) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WaFd (WAFD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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WAFD's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher NII & Fee Income
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WaFd's fiscal Q2 earnings beat estimates on the back of higher revenues and lower expenses. However, a decline in loan balance is a headwind.
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WaFd: Regional Bank With A 7.3% Yielding Preferred Share
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
WaFd's preferred shares offer a 7.35% dividend yield, making them attractive for income investors despite recent value drops. The bank's net interest income has declined due to rising borrowing yields and falling asset yields, impacting profitability. The Luther Burbank merger improved WaFd's loan to deposit ratio, reducing dependence on costly external financing.
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About WaFd, Inc. (WAFD)
- IPO Date 1982-11-09
- Website https://www.wafdbank.com
- Industry Banks - Regional
- CEO Brent J. Beardall CPA
- Employees 2018