WaFd Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
WaFd is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.83% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
2.8%
Dividend yield
7.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 10.6% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 18% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
WAFD: Higher Multiple And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Return Profile
The analyst price target for WaFd has been revised from $31.00 to $37.25, with analysts citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to support the higher valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WaFd highlights a mix of optimism and caution around the stock's updated valuation framework, with analysts updating their models to reflect changes in discount rate assumptions, revenue expectations, profit margins, and future P/E levels.WaFd: Regional Bank Preferred Share Offering 7.5% Dividend Yield
Summary WaFd preferred shares now offer a 7.5% yield, trading at a 35% discount to par, presenting an attractive entry for income investors. WAFD’s net interest income has risen for five consecutive quarters, supported by consistent declines in interest expense and stabilization of the loan-to-deposit ratio at 93%. Loan growth remains sluggish post-merger, but Q1 saw a modest 0.6% uptick; deposits are stable, with minimal quarterly fluctuations. Nonperforming assets have improved, reducing risk to both common and preferred dividends, which remain well-covered by current operating performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWaFd: Regional Bank With A 7.3% Yielding Preferred Share
Summary WaFd's preferred shares offer a 7.35% dividend yield, making them attractive for income investors despite recent value drops. The bank's net interest income has declined due to rising borrowing yields and falling asset yields, impacting profitability. The Luther Burbank merger improved WaFd's loan to deposit ratio, reducing dependence on costly external financing. Multifamily mortgage risks and low loan loss allowances are concerns, but preferred dividends remain secure with potential for capital appreciation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWaFd: Preferred Shares Still Offering Attractive Income At 6.7% Yield
Summary WaFd's merger with Luther Burbank Corporation has improved its loan-to-deposit ratio and reduced external borrowing, enhancing future net interest income and earnings potential. Despite the positive merger impact, WaFd faces risks from high loan-to-deposit ratios and lower-than-average allowance for credit losses, which could pressure earnings. WaFd's preferred shares offer an attractive 6.7% yield and trade at 73% of their call price, providing income and potential capital appreciation. I recommend WaFd's preferred shares for income investors, given their seniority to common shares and insulation from the bank's loan performance challenges. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWaFd: Regional Bank Offering 7.6% Yielding Preferred Dividend
Summary WaFd, a regional bank, experienced a significant increase in share price after recent earnings. Financial performance showed growth in net interest income but volatility in some metrics, with risks related to loan losses. Stability in loan and deposit growth, but risks include inadequate credit loss allowance and concentration in certain loan types. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaHere's Why WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
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Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: WAFD's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: WAFD's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| WaFd Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (WAFD) | 2.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Banks) | 2.2% |
| Analyst forecast (WAFD) (up to 3 years) | 2.9% |
Notable Dividend: WAFD's dividend (2.83%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.35%).
High Dividend: WAFD's dividend (2.83%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.17%).
Current Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (17.7%), WAFD's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if a dividend will be paid in 3 years or that it will be covered by earnings.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/12 01:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
WaFd, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Bruce Harting | Barclays |
| Michael Diana | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Jeffrey Rulis | D.A. Davidson & Co. |