WAFD insider boosts holdings to 137,126 with 21,609-share buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WAFD Inc. reported an insider transaction: the EVP & Chief Operations Officer acquired 21,609 shares of common stock at $30.56 on November 11, 2025.

Following the transaction, the officer beneficially owns 137,126 shares (direct).

Grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026, including 8,674 time-based shares and 12,935 performance-based shares tied to total shareholder return. Holdings also include 56,751 stock units awarded under a SERP.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Robison Kim E

Role EVP & Chief Operations Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	21,609	$30.56	$660K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 137,126 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted and performance stock grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026, respectively, as follows: 8,674 shares, and 12,935 shares based upon certain performance criteria related to total shareholder return. Includes 56,751 stock units awarded pursuant to a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") for the benefit of the reporting person.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Robison Kim E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

425 PIKE STREET

(Street)

SEATTLE WA 98101

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WAFD INC [ WAFD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Operations Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/11/2025		A		21,609	A	$30.56	137,126(1)(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted and performance stock grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026, respectively, as follows: 8,674 shares, and 12,935 shares based upon certain performance criteria related to total shareholder return.

2. Includes 56,751 stock units awarded pursuant to a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") for the benefit of the reporting person.

Remarks:

	Kelli Holz, Attorney-in-fact	11/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WAFD (WAFD) disclose?

The EVP & Chief Operations Officer acquired 21,609 shares of common stock at $30.56 on November 11, 2025.

What is the officer’s total beneficial ownership after the transaction?

The officer beneficially owns 137,126 shares (direct) after the reported transaction.

What vesting schedule applies to the new awards at WAFD?

They vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026.

How are the time-based and performance-based shares allocated?

8,674 time-based shares and 12,935 performance-based shares tied to total shareholder return.

Does the filing mention any additional stock units for the officer?

Yes. It includes 56,751 stock units awarded under a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP).

What is the reporting person’s role at WAFD?

EVP & Chief Operations Officer.

Is the ownership listed as direct or indirect?

Direct (D) ownership.