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WaFd (NASDAQ: WAFD) sets July 15 payout on Series A preferred

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WaFd, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $12.1875 per share on its 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This equals $0.30468750 per depositary share, each representing a 1/40th interest in a Series A preferred share.

The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. The depositary shares trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol WAFDP.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Dividend per preferred share $12.1875 per share 4.875% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Dividend per depositary share $0.30468750 per depositary share Each represents 1/40th interest in Series A preferred
Preferred dividend rate 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Record date June 30, 2026 Shareholders of record for Series A preferred dividend
Payment date July 15, 2026 Scheduled dividend payment on Series A preferred / WAFDP
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock financial
"4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock"
Non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock is a type of investment that pays a fixed dividend forever, without a set end date. If the company skips some dividends in a year, you don’t get that money later, and it’s gone forever. It matters because investors get regular income but may miss out if the company faces financial trouble.
depositary share financial
"This dividend equals $0.30468750 per depositary share, each representing 1/40th interest"
A depositary share is a special type of stock that represents ownership in a company but is traded on the stock market like regular shares. It often makes it easier for people to buy and sell shares of companies from other countries or smaller companies that don’t list directly on big exchanges.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026
 ____________________________________

WAFD, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 ____________________________________
Washington
001-3465491-1661606
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
425 Pike Street
Seattle
Washington
98101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206) 624-7930
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
____________________________________
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per shareWAFDNASDAQ Stock Market
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock WAFDPNASDAQ Stock Market




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 8.01Other Events

On May 12, 2026 the Board of Directors of WaFd, Inc. (the "Company" or "WaFd") declared a cash dividend of $12.1875 per share, on its 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This dividend equals $0.30468750 per depositary share, each representing 1/40th interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock, which is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "WAFDP." The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

Exhibit 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within with Inline XBRL)



Important Cautionary Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current assumptions and are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. For important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K, please see the risks and uncertainties identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, and our other reports filed with the SEC which are available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
May 12, 2026WAFD, INC.
By:/s/ KELLI J. HOLZ
Kelli J. Holz
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did WaFd (WAFD) declare on its Series A preferred stock?

WaFd declared a cash dividend of $12.1875 per share on its 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This corresponds to $0.30468750 per depositary share, each representing a 1/40th interest in a preferred share.

How much will WaFd (WAFD) pay per WAFDP depositary share?

WaFd will pay $0.30468750 per WAFDP depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/40th interest in one share of 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol WAFDP.

What are the record and payment dates for WaFd’s WAFDP dividend?

The Series A preferred dividend is payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. Investors must own the depositary shares before the record date to be entitled to this dividend payment.

Which WaFd securities are affected by this dividend declaration?

The dividend applies to 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock and the related WAFDP depositary shares. Each WAFDP depositary share represents a 1/40th interest in one share of the underlying Series A preferred stock.

On which exchange do WaFd’s preferred depositary shares trade?

WaFd’s depositary shares for its 4.875% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock trade on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WAFDP. Common stock trades separately on NASDAQ under the symbol WAFD.

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