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NASDAQ:WAFD

Washington Federal (WAFD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$25.62
+0.19 (+0.75%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$25.54
$25.97
50-Day Range
$25.10
$31.62
52-Week Range
$23.90
$39.17
Volume
268,337 shs
Average Volume
626,404 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.66 billion
P/E Ratio
6.29
Dividend Yield
3.90%
Price Target
$34.00

Washington Federal MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
32.7% Upside
$34.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
4.07% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.76
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.14mentions of Washington Federal in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-11.00%
From $3.91 to $3.48 Per Share

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 stars

Finance Sector

229th out of 871 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

36th out of 85 stocks


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About Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) Stock

Washington 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.

WAFD Price History

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WAFD Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/14/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend
8/24/2023
Dividend Payable
9/08/2023
Today
9/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/12/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
National commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WAFD
CUSIP
93882410
Employees
2,132
Year Founded
N/A

Price 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 Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$236.33 million
Pretax Margin
35.48%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$732.73 million
Cash Flow
$4.69 per share
Book Value
$30.22 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
63,785,000
Market Cap
$1.66 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.85
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Brent J. Beardall CPA (Age 52)
    Pres, CEO & Vice Chairman
    Comp: $2.28M
  • Ms. Kim E. Robison (Age 53)
    Exec. VP & COO
    Comp: $799.65k
  • Mr. James A. Endrizzi (Age 50)
    Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Banker
    Comp: $841.68k
  • Ms. Cathy E. Cooper (Age 57)
    Exec. VP, Chief Consumer Banker & Corp. Sec.
    Comp: $800.93k
  • Ms. Kelli J. Holz CPA (Age 54)
    Exec. VP & CFO
  • Ms. Blayne Sanden (Age 46)
    Sr. VP & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Jim Motz
    Chief Information Officer & Exec. VP
  • Mr. Brad Goode
    Chief of Communications, Marketing & Community Relations and Sr. VP
  • Lisa M. King
    Sr. VP of HR
  • Mr. Keith D. Taylor
    Sr. VP of Corp. Real Estate and Treasurer













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.
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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.
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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.
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When is Washington Federal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 12th 2023.
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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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