Washington Federal (WAFD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Federal a buy right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Washington Federal in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Washington Federal stock.
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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, July 12th 2022.
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How were Washington Federal's earnings last quarter?

Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 13th. The bank reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.70. The bank earned $150.84 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $150.77 million. Washington Federal had a net margin of 29.95% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.65%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.56 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, April 19th. Investors of record on Friday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.24 per share on Friday, June 3rd. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 19th.
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Is Washington Federal a good dividend stock?

Washington Federal pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.99%. Washington Federal 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 of Washington Federal is 35.04%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Washington Federal will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.59% 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 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Washington Federal's stock. Their forecasts range from $37.00 to $43.00. On average, they anticipate Washington Federal's share price to reach $40.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.0% 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:

• Mr. Brent J. Beardall CPA, Pres, CEO & Vice Chairman (Age 51, Pay $2.06M)
• Mr. Vincent L. Beatty, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 62, Pay $774.27k)
• Ms. Kim E. Robison, Exec. VP & COO (Age 52, Pay $774.88k)
• Mr. James A. Endrizzi, Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Banker (Age 49, Pay $746.69k)
• Ms. Cathy E. Cooper, Exec. VP, Chief Consumer Banker & Corp. Sec. (Age 56, Pay $776.16k)
• Mr. Cory D. Stewart, Principal Accounting Officer & Sr. VP (Age 50)
• 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

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 New York Community Bancorp (NYCB), MGIC Investment (MTG), TFS Financial (TFSL), Simply Good Foods (SMPL), Radian Group (RDN), Walker & Dunlop (WD), WSFS Financial (WSFS), Provident Financial Services (PFS), Northwest Bancshares (NWBI), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB), Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM), OceanFirst Financial (OCFC), Banc of California (BANC) and Brookline Bancorp (BRKL).
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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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.05%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.51%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.04%), State Street Corp (4.20%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (3.49%) and Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. (3.18%). Company insiders that own Washington Federal stock include Michael D Mulholland, Randall H Talbot, Shawn Bice, 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 Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Jacobs Asset Management LLC, Clearbridge Investments LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., SG Americas Securities LLC, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund, and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Company insiders that have sold Washington Federal company stock in the last year include Shawn Bice, Thomas J Kelley, and Vincent L Beatty.
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Which major investors are buying Washington Federal stock?

WAFD stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including William Blair Investment Management LLC, Lazard Asset Management LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Invesco Ltd., and First Washington CORP. Company insiders that have bought Washington Federal stock in the last two years include 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 $32.53.

How much money does Washington Federal make?

Washington Federal has a market capitalization of $2.12 billion and generates $652.17 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $183.62 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.74 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.

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.