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Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $29.80 +0.83 (+2.87%) (As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$28.20▼$29.8750-Day Range$28.97▼$37.1352-Week Range$28.20▼$39.17Volume882,041 shsAverage Volume1.50 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.95 billionP/E Ratio7.76Dividend Yield3.36%Price Target$43.33 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Washington Federal MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside45.4% Upside$43.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.62% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.42Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.77Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$756,782 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-1.13%From $4.43 to $4.38 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.3.06 out of 5 starsFinance Sector97th out of 883 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry19th out of 86 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWashington Federal has received a consensus rating of 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 $43.33, Washington Federal has a forecasted upside of 45.4% from its current price of $29.80.Amount of Analyst CoverageWashington Federal has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.62% 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 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Washington Federal has recently increased by 3.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWashington Federal pays a meaningful dividend of 3.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWashington Federal has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Washington Federal is 26.04%. 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 22.83% next year. This indicates that Washington Federal will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWashington Federal has received a 46.89% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Wire transfer services", "Mortgages", "Debit cards", "Credit cards", and "Fixed interest accounts" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Washington Federal is -0.42. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWashington Federal has a news sentiment score of 0.77. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Washington Federal this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Washington Federal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Washington Federal insiders have sold 381.51% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $157,170.00 in company stock and sold $756,782.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.46% of the stock of Washington Federal is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.35% 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 -1.13% in the coming year, from $4.43 to $4.38 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Washington Federal is 7.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Washington Federal is 7.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 131.41.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWashington Federal has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. 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. engages in the provision of lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services to consumers. It operates under the Commercial Loans and Consumer Loans segments. The Commercial Loans segment is disaggregated into five classes: multi-family, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, construction, and land acquisition and development. The Consumer Loans segment includes single-family-residential mortgage, custom construction, consumer lot loans, home equity lines of credit, and other consumer. The company was founded on November 15, 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.Read More 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 Stock News HeadlinesMarch 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWashington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) Sets New 1-Year Low at $29.07March 24, 2023 | msn.comVote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week (March 13-March 18)?March 25, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Fed's Shocking New Plan to Control Your MoneyThe Federal Reserve has a disturbing plan that is getting ready to roll out as soon as May. This is a lot more than printing trillions of dollars or manipulating interest rates. It's about every checking account, every purchase and every money transfer in America — including yours and mine. March 23, 2023 | bizjournals.comPatti Payne: WaFd CEO Brent Beardall is back on the job with a new perspectiveMarch 19, 2023 | nasdaq.comRelative Strength Alert For Washington FederalMarch 18, 2023 | bizjournals.comThis is how WaFd Bank's Noel Valencia found her growth pathMarch 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates SAL, AGFS, WAFD, LBCMarch 18, 2023 | nasdaq.comWashington Federal Named Top Dividend Stock With Insider Buying and 3.17% Yield (WAFD)March 25, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... 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(NASDAQ:WAFD) CEO Acquires $48,320.00 in StockMarch 15, 2023 | msn.comI think you'll see depositors flow toward the healthiest banks, says WaFd Bank CEOMarch 14, 2023 | cnbc.comWatch CNBC's full interview with WaFd Bank CEO Brent BeardallMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWaFd Bank Hires Veteran Banker Mark Borrecco as Regional President for CaliforniaFebruary 28, 2023 | bizjournals.comWaFd Bank fintech spinout Archway raises $15MFebruary 28, 2023 | msn.comMadrona backs WaFd Bank spinout developing consumer software for regional banksFebruary 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comArchway Announces $15 million in Series A Funding to Bring a Modern Banking Platform to Community and Regional BanksFebruary 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWAFD Washington Federal, Inc.February 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWashington Federal Announces Increase in its Cash Dividend to 25 cents per shareFebruary 13, 2023 | marketwatch.comWashington Federal CEO Brent Beardall to Resume Duties Following LeaveFebruary 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Be Adding Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) To Your Watchlist Today?January 27, 2023 | msn.comWaFd CEO to return to work after surviving deadly Utah plane crashJanuary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWaFd CEO plans to return to work in February after surviving plane crashJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWaFd Bank President and CEO Brent Beardall Expected to Return Soon to Full-Time DutiesJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Washington Federal (WAFD) Could Surge 27.82%: Read This Before Placing a BetJanuary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBears are Losing Control Over Washington Federal (WAFD), Here's Why It's a 'Buy' NowSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 Earnings1/12/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/10 Dividend2/23/2023Dividend Payable3/10/2023Today3/25/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/12/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Get 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$43.33 High Stock Price Forecast$48.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$37.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+45.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.84 Trailing P/E Ratio7.76 Forward P/E Ratio6.73 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$236.33 million Net Margins32.70% Pretax Margin41.71% Return on Equity13.60% Return on Assets1.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.52 Current Ratio1.09 Quick Ratio1.09 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$732.73 million Price / Sales2.66 Cash Flow$4.58 per share Price / Cash Flow6.51 Book Value$30.22 per share Price / Book0.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares65,420,000Free Float64,460,000Market Cap$1.95 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.85 Key ExecutivesBrent Joseph BeardallVice Chairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerKim E. RobisonChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKelli J. HolzChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentCathy E. CooperChief Consumer Banker & Executive Vice PresidentRyan M. MauerChief Credit Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsWSFS FinancialNASDAQ:WSFSNorthwest BancsharesNASDAQ:NWBIDime Community BancsharesNASDAQ:DCOMBanc of CaliforniaNYSE:BANCPark NationalNYSE:PRKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMetLife Investment Management LLCSold 825 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.113%ETF Managers Group LLCBought 902 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.034%Brent J BeardallBought 1,600 shares on 3/13/2023Total: $48,320.00 ($30.20/share)Randall H TalbotBought 3,500 shares on 3/10/2023Total: $108,850.00 ($31.10/share)Voya Investment Management LLCBought 15,684 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.328%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 research 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 research analysts is that investors should "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 twelve-month price objectives for Washington Federal's shares. Their WAFD share price forecasts range from $37.00 to $48.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $43.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.4% 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 stock has decreased by 11.2% and is now trading at $29.80. 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 Wednesday, April 12th 2023. View our WAFD earnings forecast. How were Washington Federal's earnings last quarter? Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 12th. The bank reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.05. The bank had revenue of $196.82 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $194.50 million. Washington Federal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.60% and a net margin of 32.70%. How often does Washington Federal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Washington Federal? Washington Federal announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 24th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 10th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.36%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 23rd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. 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), SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE), First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF (HSMV), VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF (USVM), iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL) and Etho Climate Leadership US ETF (ETHO). 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 3.11%. 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 26.04%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WAFD will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.83% 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." Who are Washington Federal's major shareholders? Washington Federal's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.18%), Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. (2.71%), Systematic Financial Management LP (2.01%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.93%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (1.92%) and William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.54%). Insiders that own company stock include Brent J Beardall, Cathy E Cooper, Kim E Robison, Michael D Mulholland, Randall H Talbot, Shawn Bice, Thomas J Kelley and Vincent L Beatty. View institutional ownership trends. 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 $29.80. How much money does Washington Federal make? Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) has a market capitalization of $1.95 billion and generates $732.73 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $236.33 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.84 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 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff 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. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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