Washington Federal Stock Forecast, Price & News

Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Federal a buy right now?

1 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 for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Washington Federal stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WAFD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Washington Federal's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Washington Federal's stock was trading at $26.07 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WAFD shares have increased by 36.1% and is now trading at $35.47.
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When is Washington Federal's next earnings date?

Washington Federal is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 12th 2022.
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How were Washington Federal's earnings last quarter?

Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 12th. The bank reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.02. Washington Federal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.21% and a net margin of 29.56%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.51 EPS.
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How often does Washington Federal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Washington Federal?

Washington Federal declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 26th. Investors of record on Friday, November 5th will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share on Friday, November 19th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.59%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 4th.
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Is Washington Federal a good dividend stock?

Washington Federal pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.46%. Washington Federal has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Washington Federal is 35.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Washington Federal will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.16% next year. This indicates that Washington Federal will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for WAFD?

1 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Washington Federal's shares. Their forecasts range from $37.00 to $41.00. On average, they anticipate Washington Federal's share price to reach $39.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Washington Federal's key executives?

Washington Federal's management team includes the following people:

• Brent Joseph Beardall, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Kim E. Robison, Executive VP & Operations Group Manager
• Vincent L. Beatty, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Cathy E. Cooper, Secretary, EVP & Retail Banking Group Manager
• Ryan M. Mauer, Chief Credit Officer & Executive Vice President

What is Brent Beardall's approval rating as Washington Federal's CEO?

112 employees have rated Washington Federal CEO Brent Beardall on Glassdoor.com. Brent Beardall has an approval rating of 85% among Washington Federal's employees.

Who are some of Washington Federal's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Washington Federal include People's United Financial (PBCT), New York Community Bancorp (NYCB), MGIC Investment (MTG), TFS Financial (TFSL), Walker & Dunlop (WD), Radian Group (RDN), Simply Good Foods (SMPL), WSFS Financial (WSFS), Provident Financial Services (PFS), Northwest Bancshares (NWBI), LendingTree (TREE), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB), Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) and OceanFirst Financial (OCFC).
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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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (1.97%), Beacon Financial Group (0.03%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.01%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.01%). Company insiders that own Washington Federal stock include Brent J Beardall, Cory D Stewart, Mark Tabbutt, Michael D Mulholland, Randall H Talbot, Thomas J Kelley and Vincent L Beatty.
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Which major investors are selling Washington Federal stock?

WAFD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System.
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Which major investors are buying Washington Federal stock?

WAFD stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Beacon Financial Group, and Diversified Trust Co. Company insiders that have bought Washington Federal stock in the last two years include Brent J Beardall, Cory D Stewart, Mark Tabbutt, Randall H Talbot, Thomas J Kelley, and Vincent L Beatty.
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How do I buy shares of Washington Federal?

Shares of WAFD 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 $35.47.

How much money does Washington Federal make?

Washington Federal has a market capitalization of $2.31 billion and generates $652.17 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $183.62 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.60 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Washington Federal have?

Washington Federal employs 2,082 workers across the globe.

What is Washington Federal's official website?

The official website for Washington Federal is www.washingtonfederal.com.

Where are Washington Federal's headquarters?

Washington Federal is headquartered at 425 PIKE STREET, SEATTLE WA, 98101.

How can I contact Washington Federal?

Washington Federal's mailing address is 425 PIKE STREET, SEATTLE WA, 98101. The bank can be reached via phone at (206) 624-7930, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 206-626-8520.