Washington Federal

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #networkofgiving--Today, WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), and Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), its bank subsidiary announces that it will be the official banking partner for the purpose-driven digital commerce platform, the Network of Giving, launched initially in the Seattle market. This will fuel merchant-funded micro-donations to critical community service agencies to support our neighbors in need. The Network of Giving is designed to empower people to foster giving t.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WAFD #dividend--Today, the Board of Directors of WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), announced a regular cash dividend of 26 cents per share. The dividend will be paid December 6, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of November 22, 2024. This will be the Company's 167th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. WaFd, Inc. is the parent company of Washington Federal Bank, a federally insured Washington state chartered commercial bank dba WaFd Bank that operates branches in Wash.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

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.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com