WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) Short Interest Update

WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 41,585 shares, a growth of 92.5% from the February 12th total of 21,599 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 20,734 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 20,734 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days.

WaFd Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WAFDP opened at $16.30 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $16.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $16.72. WaFd has a 52-week low of $15.25 and a 52-week high of $17.49.

WaFd Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be paid a $0.3047 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $1.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.5%.

About WaFd

Washington Federal, Inc (NASDAQ: WAFDP) is a bank holding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating under the trade name WaFd Bank. Originally founded in 1922 as Ballard Savings and Loan Association in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, the company has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become a leading regional financial institution in the western United States.

WaFd Bank provides a broad suite of personal banking products, including checking and savings accounts, money market and certificate of deposit offerings, and digital banking services.