WaFd (WAFD) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) is expected to issue its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, January 15th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.74 per share and revenue of $193.3590 million for the quarter. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The bank reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $187.62 million during the quarter. WaFd had a net margin of 16.02% and a return on equity of 8.40%. On average, analysts expect WaFd to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

WaFd Stock Down 1.0%

NASDAQ:WAFD opened at $32.35 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $32.10 and its 200-day moving average price is $30.91. WaFd has a 1-year low of $23.75 and a 1-year high of $33.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.25 and a beta of 0.86.

WaFd Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 21st were paid a dividend of $0.27 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 21st. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. WaFd’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.91%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WAFD has been the subject of several recent research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price target on WaFd from $32.00 to $31.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 20th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WaFd from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of WaFd in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $32.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Brent J. Beardall purchased 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $16.85 per share, with a total value of $50,550.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 6,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $101,100. This represents a 100.00% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.49% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of WaFd by 42.8% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,174 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 352 shares during the last quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC grew its holdings in shares of WaFd by 57.6% in the second quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,327 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in WaFd during the third quarter worth about $51,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in WaFd by 712.4% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,901 shares of the bank’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 1,667 shares during the period. Finally, Creative Planning acquired a new position in WaFd in the 3rd quarter valued at about $209,000. 83.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About WaFd

Washington Federal, Inc, doing business as WaFd Bank, is a publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Through its subsidiary, WaFd Bank, the company provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals, small-to-medium enterprises, and commercial clients. Established in 1917 as Ballard Savings & Loan in Seattle, the institution expanded over decades to serve customers across the Western United States under the Washington Federal name and has operated as a public company since the early 1980s.

WaFd Bank’s core offerings encompass deposit accounts such as checking, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit, alongside consumer and commercial lending products.