NASDAQ:WAFD Washington Federal (WAFD) Stock Forecast, Price & News $25.62 +0.19 (+0.75%) (As of 09/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$25.54▼$25.9750-Day Range$25.10▼$31.6252-Week Range$23.90▼$39.17Volume268,337 shsAverage Volume626,404 shsMarket Capitalization$1.66 billionP/E Ratio6.29Dividend Yield3.90%Price Target$34.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Washington Federal MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside32.7% Upside$34.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.07% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.76Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.14Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-11.00%From $3.91 to $3.48 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.73 out of 5 starsFinance Sector229th out of 871 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry36th out of 85 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWashington Federal has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $34.00, Washington Federal has a forecasted upside of 32.7% from its current price of $25.62.Amount of Analyst CoverageWashington Federal has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.07% of the float of Washington Federal has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWashington Federal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Washington Federal has recently increased by 1.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWashington Federal is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.98%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWashington Federal has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Washington Federal is 24.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Washington Federal will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.74% next year. This indicates that Washington Federal will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWashington Federal has received a 35.26% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages", "Wire transfer services", "Consumer savings accounts", and "Consumer transaction accounts" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Washington Federal is -0.76. Previous Next 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWashington Federal has a news sentiment score of -0.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Washington Federal this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Washington Federal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Washington Federal insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.46% of the stock of Washington Federal is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.36% of the stock of Washington Federal is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Washington Federal are expected to decrease by -11.00% in the coming year, from $3.91 to $3.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Washington Federal is 6.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Washington Federal is 6.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 73.85.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWashington Federal has a P/B Ratio of 0.85. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) StockWashington Federal, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank, National Association that provides lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including business and personal checking accounts, and term certificates of deposit, as well as money market accounts and passbook savings accounts. It also provides single-family residential, construction, land acquisition and development, consumer lot, multi-family residential, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, home equity, business and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers insurance brokerage services, such as individual and business insurance policies; holds and markets real estate properties; mobile and internet banking services; and debit and credit cards, as well as acts as the trustee. It serves consumers, mid-sized and large businesses, and owners and developers of commercial real estate. Washington Federal, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.Read More WAFD Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WAFD Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 29, 2023 | money.usnews.comWaFd IncSeptember 29, 2023 | msn.comWhat Would Happen If Washington D.C. Became The 51st State?September 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!September 27, 2023 | msn.comFederal contract workers stand to lose in possible government shutdownSeptember 27, 2023 | news.yahoo.comWashington, D.C. residents once could not vote for president; 23rd amendment changed thatSeptember 27, 2023 | washingtonpost.comA federal government shutdown looks more and more likely: What to knowSeptember 27, 2023 | msn.comUnion leaders say federal workers express worry ahead of possible government shut downSeptember 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWashington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) Shares Pass Below 200 Day Moving Average of $28.23September 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!September 18, 2023 | msn.comVote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week (Sept. 11-Sept. 16)?September 11, 2023 | msn.comVote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week (Sept. 4-Sept. 9)?September 9, 2023 | msn.comWashington Commanders home opener: What to know about tickets, parking and tailgating at FedEx FieldSeptember 6, 2023 | msn.com2 men plead guilty to vandalizing power substations in Washington state on Christmas DaySeptember 6, 2023 | msn.comVote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week (Aug. 28-Sept. 2)?August 30, 2023 | msn.comD.C.-area leaders urge more in-person work for federal workersAugust 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWashington Federal Stock Now Looks Cheap Amid Wider Bank WorriesAugust 14, 2023 | msn.comFood stamps: Direct payment worth up to $1,116 to arrive in Washington in six daysAugust 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWaFd Bank Scores Highest Customer Satisfaction Ranking in Annual SurveyJuly 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: FB Financial (FBK), CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB) and Washington Federal (WAFD)July 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Federal (WAFD) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say (Revised)July 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Federal (WAFD) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates, Costs RiseJuly 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Federal (WAFD) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayJuly 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Federal Announces Quarterly Earnings Per Share Of $0.89July 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now The Time To Put Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) On Your Watchlist?July 7, 2023 | yahoo.comWith new federal food stamp limits coming, advocates mobilize to inform Texas recipientsJuly 5, 2023 | msn.comWashington Federal: Undervalued And Due A Return To Pre-March LevelsJuly 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Federal (WAFD) to Report Q3 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings GrowthSee More Headlines Receive WAFD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Washington Federal and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WAFD Company Calendar Last Earnings7/14/2023Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend8/24/2023Dividend Payable9/08/2023Today9/29/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)10/12/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:WAFD CUSIP93882410 CIK936528 Webwww.washingtonfederal.com Phone(206) 624-7930Fax206-626-8520Employees2,132Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$34.00 High Stock Price Forecast$38.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$29.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+32.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.07 Trailing P/E Ratio6.29 Forward P/E Ratio6.55 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$236.33 million Net Margins27.74% Pretax Margin35.48% Return on Equity13.74% Return on Assets1.29% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.79 Current Ratio1.14 Quick Ratio1.14 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$732.73 million Price / Sales2.26 Cash Flow$4.69 per share Price / Cash Flow5.46 Book Value$30.22 per share Price / Book0.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares64,730,000Free Float63,785,000Market Cap$1.66 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.85 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Brent J. Beardall CPA (Age 52)Pres, CEO & Vice Chairman Comp: $2.28MMs. Kim E. Robison (Age 53)Exec. VP & COO Comp: $799.65kMr. James A. Endrizzi (Age 50)Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Banker Comp: $841.68kMs. Cathy E. Cooper (Age 57)Exec. VP, Chief Consumer Banker & Corp. Sec. Comp: $800.93kMs. Kelli J. Holz CPA (Age 54)Exec. VP & CFO Ms. Blayne Sanden (Age 46)Sr. VP & Principal Accounting Officer Jim MotzChief Information Officer & Exec. VPMr. Brad GoodeChief of Communications, Marketing & Community Relations and Sr. VPLisa M. KingSr. VP of HRMr. Keith D. TaylorSr. VP of Corp. Real Estate and TreasurerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNorthwest BancsharesNASDAQ:NWBIWSFS FinancialNASDAQ:WSFSOceanFirst FinancialNASDAQ:OCFCDime Community BancsharesNASDAQ:DCOMBanc of CaliforniaNYSE:BANCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCBought 78,945 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.250%Dean Capital ManagementSold 525 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.051%Comerica BankBought 260,964 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.403%Virginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 47,400 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.073%Osaic Holdings Inc.Sold 3,162 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WAFD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Washington Federal stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Washington Federal in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WAFD shares. View WAFD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Washington Federal's stock price forecast for 2023? 3 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Washington Federal's stock. Their WAFD share price forecasts range from $29.00 to $38.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $34.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 32.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WAFD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WAFD shares performed in 2023? Washington Federal's stock was trading at $33.55 at the start of the year. Since then, WAFD shares have decreased by 23.6% and is now trading at $25.62. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Washington Federal's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 12th 2023. View our WAFD earnings forecast. How were Washington Federal's earnings last quarter? Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) announced its earnings results on Friday, July, 14th. The bank reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.94 by $0.05. The bank had revenue of $286.25 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $187.43 million. Washington Federal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.74% and a net margin of 27.74%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.91 EPS. How often does Washington Federal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Washington Federal? Washington Federal declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, September 8th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.90%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 24th. Read our dividend analysis for WAFD. What ETFs hold Washington Federal's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) stock in their portfolio include Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (KBWR), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3x Shares (DPST), EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF (BSVO) and Principal U.S. Small-Cap Adaptive Multi-Factor ETF (PLTL). Is Washington Federal a good dividend stock? Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.98%. WAFD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 24.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WAFD will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.74% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WAFD. What is Brent Beardall's approval rating as Washington Federal's CEO? 112 employees have rated Washington Federal Chief Executive Officer Brent Beardall on Glassdoor.com. Brent Beardall has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Washington Federal own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Washington Federal investors own include QUALCOMM (QCOM), Boeing (BA), General Motors (GM), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Mondi (MNDI), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (ZYNE), AbbVie (ABBV) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). What is Washington Federal's stock symbol? Washington Federal trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WAFD." How do I buy shares of Washington Federal? Shares of WAFD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Washington Federal's stock price today? One share of WAFD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.62. How much money does Washington Federal make? Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) has a market capitalization of $1.66 billion and generates $732.73 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $236.33 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.07 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Washington Federal have? The company employs 2,132 workers across the globe. How can I contact Washington Federal? Washington Federal's mailing address is 425 PIKE STREET, SEATTLE WA, 98101. The official website for the company is www.washingtonfederal.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (206) 624-7930, via email at brad.goode@wafd.com, or via fax at 206-626-8520. This page (NASDAQ:WAFD) was last updated on 9/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Washington Federal, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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