Washington Federal, Inc. (WAFD): Price and Financial Metrics
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WAFD POWR Grades
- Stability is the dimension where WAFD ranks best; there it ranks ahead of 71.14% of US stocks.
- WAFD's strongest trending metric is Value; it's been moving down over the last 31 weeks.
- WAFD ranks lowest in Value; there it ranks in the 17th percentile.
WAFD Stock Summary
- The ratio of debt to operating expenses for Washington Federal Inc is higher than it is for about 86.19% of US stocks.
- Equity multiplier, or assets relative to shareholders' equity, comes in at 9 for Washington Federal Inc; that's greater than it is for 88.72% of US stocks.
- Shareholder yield, a measure of how much is returned to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases, for WAFD comes in at 44.49% -- higher than that of 94.72% of stocks in our set.
- Stocks that are quantitatively similar to WAFD, based on their financial statements, market capitalization, and price volatility, are SBSI, ICBK, RBB, VLY, and MLVF.
- WAFD's SEC filings can be seen here. And to visit Washington Federal Inc's official web site, go to www.wafdbank.com.
WAFD Valuation Summary
- In comparison to the median Financial Services stock, WAFD's price/earnings ratio is 24.22% higher, now standing at 15.9.
- WAFD's price/sales ratio has moved down $2.5 over the prior 243 months.
- WAFD's EV/EBIT ratio has moved down $12.6 over the prior 243 months.
Below are key valuation metrics over time for WAFD.
| Stock | Date | P/S | P/B | P/E | EV/EBIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAFD | 2021-03-02 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| WAFD | 2020-10-13 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 9.1 | 13.9 |
| WAFD | 2016-02-18 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| WAFD | 2013-09-03 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| WAFD | 2012-12-31 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| WAFD | 2006-12-19 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 14.5 | 20.4 |
WAFD Price Target
For more insight on analysts targets of WAFD, see our WAFD price target page. And for a list of of all stocks sorted by upside potential based on analyst target price, see our Top Price Target page.
| Average Price Target | $34.33 | Average Broker Recommendation | 2 (Hold) |
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WAFD Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $32.76 | 52-week high | $34.00 |
| Prev. close | $32.98 | 52-week low | $20.01 |
| Day low | $32.39 | Volume | 82,476 |
| Day high | $33.03 | Avg. volume | 523,619 |
| 50-day MA | $32.82 | Dividend yield | 2.79% |
| 200-day MA | $27.83 | Market Cap | 2.37B |
Washington Federal, Inc. (WAFD) Company Bio
Washington Federal provides banking services to professionals, real estate investors, and non-profit organizations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. The company was founded in 1917 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Latest WAFD News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about Washington Federal Inc that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate WAFD as an investment opportunity.
Why Washington Federal (WAFD) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your PortfolioDividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Washington Federal (WAFD) have what it takes? Let's find out. |
This is Why Washington Federal (WAFD) is a Great Dividend StockDividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Washington Federal (WAFD) have what it takes? Let's find out. |
Washington Federal (WAFD) Up 1.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?Washington Federal (WAFD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues. |
Washington Federal Announces 23 Cent Per Share Cash DividendToday, the Board of Directors of Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the "Company"), parent company of Washington Federal Bank, National Association "WaFd Bank" announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share. The dividend will be paid May 21st, 2021 to common shareholders of record as of May 7th, 2021. This will be Washington Federal’s 153rd consecutive quarterly cash dividend. |
Signature Bank (SBNY) Up 9.1% as Q1 Earnings Beat EstimatesImprovement in revenues and lower credit costs support Signature Bank's (SBNY) Q1 earnings while lower rates and rise in expenses hurt. |
WAFD Price Returns
| 1-mo | -3.05% |
| 3-mo | -0.30% |
| 6-mo | 29.35% |
| 1-year | 26.36% |
| 3-year | 8.44% |
| 5-year | 55.39% |
| YTD | 29.25% |
| 2020 | -27.26% |
| 2019 | 40.64% |
| 2018 | -20.30% |
| 2017 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 47.53% |
WAFD Dividends
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