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WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) is the parent company of WaFd Bank, a Washington state chartered commercial bank headquartered in Seattle and operating branches across nine western states. The WAFD news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company press releases and other coverage so readers can follow developments affecting this regional banking organization and its customers.
Company news often centers on financial performance, with quarterly and annual earnings releases detailing net income, net interest income, net interest margin, non-interest income and expense, loan originations, deposit trends, and credit quality metrics such as non-performing assets and delinquency ratios. These updates also highlight balance sheet composition, including loans, deposits, borrowings, and investment securities, as well as capital measures like tangible common equity per share.
WaFd regularly announces board-approved cash dividends on its common stock and on its 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock through press releases and related Form 8-K filings. News items also cover share repurchase activity, changes in dividend levels, and other capital management actions that may be relevant to shareholders and prospective investors.
Beyond earnings and capital actions, WaFd news includes strategic and operational updates. Recent communications describe a shift in the bank’s business model away from originating new single-family mortgage loans and toward business banking and commercial real estate lending, as well as the build-out of small business and SBA lending capabilities. The bank has also announced its designation as a Preferred Lender with the U.S. Small Business Administration, leadership appointments in key regions, and organizational changes intended to support business and commercial real estate divisions.
Regulatory and compliance developments can also appear in WAFD news, such as disclosures about Community Reinvestment Act evaluations or the termination of historical consent orders. For readers tracking WAFD stock, this news page provides a centralized view of the company’s earnings, dividends, strategic direction, and regulatory disclosures over time.
WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) declared a regular cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. This marks the 172nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend.
The Board increased the share repurchase authorization by 4.5 million shares, raising the total authorized to 10 million shares. Over the last seven quarters the company repurchased 5.8 million shares at a weighted average price of $29.45 (about 7% of shares outstanding as of March 31, 2024). As of December 31, 2025, WaFd reported $27.3 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity, and operated 208 branches.
WaFd Bank (WAFD) announced that the FDIC Supervision Appeals Review Committee granted its appeal on January 16, 2026, upgrading the Bank’s CRA lending test rating from "Needs to Improve" to "Low Satisfactory" and its overall CRA rating to "Satisfactory." The Bank said the upgrade removes restrictions associated with the prior rating and affirms credit activity and community development lending. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported $27.3 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity and operated 208 branches.
WaFd (Nasdaq: WAFD) reported quarterly net income of $64.2M and diluted earnings per common share of $0.79 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. EPS rose 46% year‑over‑year and 10% sequentially. Net interest income was $171M and net interest margin was 2.70%. Total assets rose to $27.3B, driven by $728M (17.4%) growth in investment securities. The company repurchased 1,950,013 shares at an average price of $29.75 and paid a $0.27 quarterly dividend. Credit metrics worsened: non‑performing assets increased to $203M (0.75% of assets) and delinquencies rose to 1.07% of loans. Allowance for credit losses remained at $221M.
WaFd (NASDAQ: WAFD) announced on January 9, 2026 that Colin Murphy has joined WaFd Bank as Regional President for Northern Oregon. Murphy brings >22 years of banking experience, including 15+ years in commercial banking, and most recently led a commercial banking team at BMO/Bank of the West covering Portland, Seattle, and Boise. He will lead commercial and retail banking strategy in Northern Oregon with emphasis on client relationships, team development, and community engagement. Murphy volunteers on the Campfire Columbia finance committee and lives in the region with his family.
WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable December 5, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025.
This marks the Company’s 171st consecutive quarterly cash dividend. As of September 30, 2025, WaFd operated 208 branches and reported $26.7 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders’ equity.
Investors are directed to the Company’s SEC filings for additional risk disclosures and financial statements.
WaFd (Nasdaq: WAFD) reported fiscal 2025 net income of $226.1M (up 13% year-over-year) and diluted EPS of $2.63 (up 5.2% vs. FY2024). For Q4 ended Sept 30, 2025, net income was $60.6M (down 2% QoQ) and diluted EPS was $0.72. Net interest income for Q4 was $169.9M and net interest margin rose to 2.71% from 2.69% in Q3. Balance sheet highlights: total assets $26.7B, loans $20.09B (down ~$0.8B YoY), investment securities up 38.9% (+$1.2B), and borrowings down to $1.8B from $3.3B a year earlier.
Credit trends tightened: non-performing assets increased to 0.54% of assets and delinquencies rose to 0.60% of loans. Tangible book value per share increased to $29.38. Share repurchases totaled 3.45M shares in 2025 and the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.27.
WaFd Bank (Nasdaq: WAFD) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving Preferred Lender status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This designation enables WaFd Bank to independently approve, close, and service SBA-guaranteed loans, significantly streamlining the lending process for small businesses.
The prestigious status, granted to lenders with proven SBA lending success, allows WaFd Bank to offer faster loan approvals, an efficient application process, and expanded access to SBA financing programs including 7(a) and 504 loans. The bank can now provide comprehensive loan amounts with reduced collateral requirements compared to traditional loans.
WaFd Inc (NASDAQ:WAFD) has declared its 170th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on September 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2025.
WaFd Inc, the parent company of Washington Federal Bank (dba WaFd Bank), operates 208 branches across nine states. As of June 30, 2025, the bank reported $26.7 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity. The bank, established in 1917, provides consumer and commercial banking services, including business financing, real estate lending, and insurance products.
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WaFd Inc. (WAFD) has declared its 169th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2025. WaFd Inc., the parent company of Washington Federal Bank (dba WaFd Bank), operates 209 branches across nine states and provides consumer and commercial banking services.
As of March 31, 2025, the company reported strong financial metrics with $27.6 billion in assets, $21.4 billion in deposits, and $3.0 billion in shareholders' equity. Founded in 1917, WaFd Bank offers various services including consumer and commercial deposit accounts, business financing, real estate lending, and insurance products through its subsidiary.
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