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NASDAQ:WAFD

Washington Federal - WAFD Stock Forecast, Price & News

$29.80
+0.83 (+2.87%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$28.20
$29.87
50-Day Range
$28.97
$37.13
52-Week Range
$28.20
$39.17
Volume
882,041 shs
Average Volume
1.50 million shs
Market Capitalization
$1.95 billion
P/E Ratio
7.76
Dividend Yield
3.36%
Price Target
$43.33

Washington Federal MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
45.4% Upside
$43.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.62% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.42
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.77mentions of Washington Federal in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$756,782 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-1.13%
From $4.43 to $4.38 Per Share

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 stars

Finance Sector

97th out of 883 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

19th out of 86 stocks


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About Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) Stock

Washington 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.

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WAFD Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/12/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/10 Dividend
2/23/2023
Dividend Payable
3/10/2023
Today
3/25/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/12/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

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
$43.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$48.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$37.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+45.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$236.33 million
Pretax Margin
41.71%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$732.73 million
Cash Flow
$4.58 per share
Book Value
$30.22 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
64,460,000
Market Cap
$1.95 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.85

Key Executives

  • Brent Joseph Beardall
    Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Kim E. Robison
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Kelli J. Holz
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Cathy E. Cooper
    Chief Consumer Banker & Executive Vice President
  • Ryan M. Mauer
    Chief Credit Officer & Executive Vice President













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.
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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.
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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 stock has decreased by 11.2% and is now trading at $29.80.
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When is Washington Federal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 12th 2023.
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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.
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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 3.11%. 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.
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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."

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.
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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 $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