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Loan Losses and Credit Provisions - The allowance for loan losses decreased by $4,033,000, or 1.98%, from $203,753,000 as of September 30, 2024, to $199,720,000 at September 30, 2025[270]. - The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $7,750,000 in 2025, compared to a provision of $17,500,000 for 2024[270]. - Net charge-offs for the year ended September 30, 2025, were $11,783,000, compared to charge-offs of $1,356,000 in the prior year[270]. - The ratio of the total allowance for credit losses (ACL) to total gross loans increased to 1.04% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 1.01% as of September 30, 2024[270]. - The reserve for unfunded loan commitments remained unchanged at $21,500,000 as of September 30, 2025[270]. - The allowance for credit losses for commercial loans totaled $152,134,000, a decrease of $1,239,000 or 1% from the previous year[269]. - The allowance for credit losses for consumer loans totaled $47,586,000, a decrease of $2,794,000 or 6% from the previous year[269]. - The Company’s allowance for credit losses is comprised of $131,652,000 related to the quantitative component and $68,068,000 related to management's qualitative overlays[270]. - Management believes the total ACL is sufficient to absorb estimated losses inherent in the portfolio of loans and unfunded commitments[270]. Non-Performing Assets - Non-performing assets increased by 84.7% to $143,022,000, representing 0.54% of total assets as of September 30, 2025, compared to $77,418,000, or 0.28% of total assets, as of September 30, 2024[283]. - Total non-accrual loans reached $128,628,000 as of September 30, 2025, up from $69,541,000 in the previous year, primarily due to one commercial real estate loan over 90 days past due[282]. - The allowance for loan losses was $199,720,000, with a coverage ratio of 155% for non-accrual loans as of September 30, 2025, down from 293% the previous year[284]. - The ratio of total non-performing assets to total assets increased to 0.54% as of September 30, 2025, from 0.28% the previous year[283]. - The majority of real estate owned (REO) properties, totaling $11,084,000, are expected to be sold, with an increase of 142.7% from the previous year[284]. Investment Securities - Available-for-sale (AFS) investment securities increased by $960,492,000, or 37.3%, to $3,533,201,000 as of September 30, 2025, due to securities purchases and unrealized losses[286]. - The net unrealized loss for AFS securities decreased to $9,237,000 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $44,168,000 as of September 30, 2024[287]. - Held-to-maturity (HTM) investment securities increased by $208,830,000 to $645,802,000, or 47.8%, during the year ended September 30, 2025[288]. - The net unrealized loss on held-to-maturity securities was $33,063,000, compared to $35,926,000 the year prior[288]. - The composition of the investment portfolio was 44.6% variable rate and 55.5% fixed rate as of September 30, 2025, aimed at mitigating interest rate risk[341]. Financial Performance - Net income increased by $26,027,000, or 13.0%, to $226,068,000 for the year ended September 30, 2025, compared to $200,041,000 for the prior year[318]. - Net interest income for the year ended September 30, 2025, was $654,235,000, a decrease of $6,597,000 or 1.0% from the previous year, with a net interest margin of 2.58%[319]. - Non-interest income increased by $10,555,000, or 17.4%, to $71,247,000 for the year ended September 30, 2025, driven by higher prepayment fees and commission income from WaFd Insurance[323]. - Total non-interest expense decreased by $20,809,000, or 4.6%, to $427,463,000 in 2025, influenced by a reduction in compensation costs and FDIC premiums[324]. - The Company's efficiency ratio improved to 58.9% in 2025 from 62.1% in 2024, with total operating expenses as a percentage of average assets decreasing to 1.58% from 1.71%[325]. Deposits and Borrowings - Customer deposits totaled $21,437,636,000 as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a $63,666,000, or 0.3%, increase from $21,373,970,000 in the prior year[308]. - Transaction accounts increased by $489,347,000, or 4.1%, while time deposits decreased by $425,681,000, or 4.5%[308]. - Total borrowings decreased to $1,765,604,000 as of September 30, 2025, from $3,267,589,000 at the same date in 2024, with a weighted average rate of 2.50%[317]. - The Company has a credit line with the FHLB - DM providing $6,647,214,000 of additional borrowing capacity as of September 30, 2025[332]. Interest Rate and Asset Management - The interest rate spread improved to 2.32% as of September 30, 2025, up from 1.91% a year earlier, with the weighted-average rate on interest-earning assets decreasing by 12 basis points to 5.23%[350]. - Average interest-earning assets increased by 3.2% to $25,337,814,000 for the year ended September 30, 2025, compared to $24,559,665,000 for the previous year[354]. - Average interest-bearing customer deposit accounts rose by $2,408,182,000, or 14.7%, while average borrowings decreased by $1,819,187,000, or 42.9%[355]. - The net interest margin decreased to 2.58% for the year ended September 30, 2025, down from 2.69% for the previous year, with the yield on interest-earning assets decreasing by 30 basis points[353]. - The company was in compliance with all of its interest rate risk policy limits as of September 30, 2025[349]. Tax and Equity - The effective tax rate for 2025 was 21.95%, slightly up from 21.88% in 2024, with income tax expense increasing by $7,559,000, or 13.5%[327]. - Shareholders' equity increased to $3,039,575,000, or 11.38% of total assets, compared to $3,000,300,000, or 10.69% of total assets, in 2024, with 82.5% of net income returned to shareholders[331].

Core Viewpoint - WaFd, Inc. has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share, marking its 171st consecutive quarterly cash dividend, to be paid on December 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025 [1]. Company Overview - WaFd, Inc. is the parent company of WaFd Bank, a federally insured commercial bank operating in multiple states including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and California [1]. - Established in 1917, WaFd Bank provides a range of financial services including consumer and commercial deposit accounts, financing for small to middle-market businesses, commercial and residential real estate, and insurance products [1]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company operated 208 branches with total assets of $26.7 billion, deposits of $21.4 billion, and shareholders' equity of $3.0 billion [1].

Loan Portfolio and Credit Losses - Total Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) as of September 30, 2025, is $221,220, with ACL for Loans at $199,720, representing 1.04% of Gross Loans[2] - Total Loans Receivable as of September 30, 2025, amounts to $21,274,392, with Single-Family Residential loans comprising 37.9% of the total[4] - Multi-Family loan originations for Q3 2025 reached $36,386, while Commercial Real Estate originations totaled $210,650, and Commercial & Industrial loans amounted to $507,280[2] - Net Loans as of September 30, 2025, stand at $20,088,618, reflecting a slight decrease from $20,277,164 in June 2025[4] - The total amount of loans in process as of September 30, 2025, is $773,606[4] - Total loans as of September 30, 2025, amounted to $20,288,338, a decrease from $20,475,933 as of June 30, 2025[6] - Non-performing assets increased to $143,022 as of September 30, 2025, up from $97,160 as of June 30, 2025, representing a rise of 47.4%[6] - Non-accrual loans as a percentage of total net loans rose to 0.64% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 0.41% as of June 2025[6] - Total net charge-offs for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, were $1,048, representing 0.02% of gross balance[7] Loan Performance and Interest Rates - The weighted average rate on loan originations decreased to 6.87% in Q3 2025, compared to 7.22% in Q2 2025[2] - The average interest rate on loans receivable decreased from 5.44% in June 2025 to 5.35% in September 2025[16] - The average interest rate on loans receivable decreased from 5.69% in September 2024 to 5.42% in September 2025[18] Financial Performance and Ratios - The efficiency ratio improved to 56.82% for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, down from 59.66% for the quarter ending June 30, 2025[9] - The company reported a net interest income of $169,906 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2025[16] - The net interest margin improved from 2.69% in June 2025 to 2.71% in September 2025[16] - The net interest margin decreased from 2.69% in September 2024 to 2.58% in September 2025[18] Shareholder Equity and Stock Performance - The company repurchased 969,653 shares at an average price of $29.74 during the quarter ending September 30, 2025[9] - Tangible common shareholders' book value per share increased to $29.38 as of September 30, 2025, up from $28.69 as of June 30, 2025[9] - The company reported a total of 2,297,482 in tangible common shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2025[9] - Shareholders' equity rose from $2.76 billion to $3.03 billion, marking an increase of 9.79%[18] Deposits and Interest-Earning Assets - Total deposits as of September 30, 2025, reached $21,437,636, a slight increase from $21,386,571 as of June 30, 2025, and $21,427,426 as of March 31, 2025[11] - Non-interest checking deposits increased from $2,487,816 (11.6%) in June 2025 to $2,567,539 (12.0%) in September 2025[11] - Time deposits decreased from $9,417,447 (44.0%) in June 2025 to $9,131,104 (42.6%) in September 2025[11] - Interest-bearing customer accounts increased from $16.33 billion to $18.74 billion, a growth of 14.77%[18] - Total interest-earning assets rose from $24.56 billion to $25.34 billion, an increase of 3.16%[18] Asset and Liability Management - The total assets as of September 30, 2025, were $26,540,782 thousand, down from $26,813,500 thousand as of June 30, 2025[16] - The total liabilities decreased from $23,782,755 thousand in June 2025 to $23,517,684 thousand in September 2025[16] - Agency MBS available-for-sale increased to $2,603,153 as of September 30, 2025, up from $2,411,707 as of June 30, 2025[9] Delinquency and Loan Statistics - Delinquency rate for total loans was 0.77% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 0.66% in June 2025[20] - The total number of loans was 41,648 with a total loan size of $20.29 billion as of September 30, 2025[20] - Multi-family non-accrual loans decreased to $19,121, representing 15.0% of total non-accrual loans as of September 30, 2025[6] Conditional Payment Rate - The conditional payment rate (CPR) for WAFD mortgages was 7.5% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to 9.0% in June 2025[14]

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Core Insights - WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) reported a fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings per share of 72 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents, but reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.4% [1][10] - The company's full-year earnings per share of $2.63 also fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73, although it grew 5.2% year over year [3] Financial Performance - Quarterly net income available to common shareholders was $56.9 million, down 1% from the prior-year quarter, slightly above the estimate of $56.8 million [2] - Full-year net income available to common shareholders was $211.4 million, up 14% from the previous year, closely aligning with the estimate of $211.3 million [3] - Quarterly net revenues were $188.3 million, a slight decline from the prior-year quarter and missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $190.2 million [4] - Full-year net revenues totaled $725.5 million, a marginal increase from the previous year, but also missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $727.4 million [4] Interest Income and Expenses - Net interest income (NII) for the quarter was $169.9 million, down 1.7% year over year, while the net interest margin (NIM) increased by 9 basis points to 2.71% [5] - Total non-interest income rose 15.8% year over year to $18.4 million, exceeding the estimate of $18 million [5] - Total non-interest expenses were $107 million, a 1% decrease year over year, attributed to lower FDIC insurance premiums and other expenses [6] Asset Quality and Loans - As of September 30, 2025, net loans receivable were $20.09 billion, down 1% from the prior quarter, while total customer deposits increased marginally to $21.44 billion [8] - The allowance for credit losses was 1.04% of gross loans outstanding, up from 1.01% in the prior-year quarter, indicating a deterioration in credit quality [11] Share Repurchase Activity - In the reported quarter, WAFD repurchased 0.97 million shares at an average price of $29.74 per share [12] Market Position and Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from relatively higher interest rates and a solid balance sheet, although it faces challenges from a tough macroeconomic environment [13]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - WaFd Inc. reported net income available to common shareholders of $56.9 million or $0.72 per diluted share for Q4 2025, a slight decrease from $0.73 per share in Q3 2025 and an increase from $0.71 per share in Q4 2024 [5] - For the full fiscal year 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $211.4 million or $2.63 per diluted share, compared to $2.50 per share in fiscal 2024 [5] - Total cash decreased by $152 million in Q4, while total investments and mortgage-backed securities increased to $279 million [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans receivable decreased by $188 million during the quarter, primarily due to a decrease in inactive loan types, which fell by $216 million [6] - Loan originations for the quarter were $1.4 billion, significantly higher than $700 million in the previous quarter, marking the first time this fiscal year that originations outpaced repayments [6] - Non-interest income increased slightly to $18.4 million, with $4.6 million coming from WaFd Insurance, which saw a 12.5% revenue increase year-over-year [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased by $51 million during the quarter, with non-interest-bearing deposits rising by $80 million or 3.2% [7] - Core deposits accounted for 78% of total deposits, up from 75% at the prior year-end [7] - The net loan-to-deposit ratio ended the quarter at 93.7% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a thrift to a commercial bank, with a new strategic plan called Build 2030 aimed at increasing non-interest-bearing deposits from 11% to 20% by the end of fiscal 2030 [23] - The focus is on serving small businesses to achieve lower funding costs, with a reorganization of frontline bankers into specialized teams [24] - WaFd has launched WaFd Wealth Management, aiming to grow assets under management to $1 billion in the first two years [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that the elevated interest rate environment and economic uncertainty have impacted loan demand and credit quality [15] - The company expects to see 8% to 12% growth in the active loan portfolio in the next year, while anticipating a runoff of $200 million to $300 million per quarter in inactive loans [42] - Management remains optimistic about the future, citing improvements in technology and client engagement as key drivers for profitability [71] Other Important Information - The company has exited the single-family mortgage lending market, which has allowed for a shift towards mortgage-backed securities [6] - WaFd's liquidity and capital profile are strong, with all capital ratios exceeding regulatory well-capitalized levels [8] - The company is actively managing credit quality, with delinquent loans at 0.6% and non-performing assets at 0.54% of total assets [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for net growth in fiscal 2026? - Management expects 8% to 12% growth in the active portfolio, with inactive loans running off about $200 million to $300 million per quarter [42] Question: Can you provide an update on rate sensitivity and margin expectations? - Management indicated that margin could expand with future rate cuts, but noted a lag in full effectiveness [46] Question: What are the drivers behind the decrease in core loan yields? - The decrease was primarily due to an increase in non-accrual loans, which had a 3 basis point impact on the margin [51] Question: What is the outlook for time deposits? - Management aims for overall growth rather than shrinking the time deposit book, expecting to break even or see slight growth in time deposits [62] Question: How is the company approaching stablecoin and potential partnerships? - Management is monitoring the situation closely and sees potential opportunities but has not announced any partnerships yet [58]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Woffett reported net income available to common shareholders of $56.9 million or $0.72 per diluted share for Q4 2025, a slight decrease from $0.73 per share in Q4 2024 [7][8] - For the full year 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $211.4 million or $2.63 per diluted share, compared to $2.50 per share in 2024 [8] - Total noninterest income increased slightly to $18.4 million, with Woffett Insurance contributing $4.6 million for the quarter and $19.5 million for the fiscal year, a 12.5% increase over the prior year [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loans receivable decreased by $188 million during the quarter, primarily due to a decrease in inactive loan types, while loan originations increased to $1.4 billion, outpacing repayments for the first time this fiscal year [8][9] - Active loan types, including multifamily and commercial real estate, saw significant increases in production, with commercial real estate production rising from $44 million to $211 million [15][16] - The net loan to deposit ratio ended the quarter at 93.7%, with core deposits making up 78% of total deposits, up from 75% a year ago [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deposits increased by $51 million during the quarter, with noninterest-bearing deposits rising by 3.2% [10] - The former Luther Burbank deposits decreased by $1 billion over the fiscal year, reflecting a strategic effort to lower the cost of funds [10] - The liquidity and capital profile remains strong, with all capital ratios exceeding regulatory well-capitalized levels [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a thrift to a commercial bank, focusing on becoming a digital-first bank and increasing transaction deposits [24][31] - The new strategic plan, "Build 2030," aims to increase noninterest-bearing deposits from 11% to 20% by the end of fiscal 2030 [31] - Woffett has reorganized its banking teams to better serve commercial credit needs and has expanded its product offerings, including SBA loans [33][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges from rising interest rates and economic uncertainty but expressed confidence in the company's strategic direction and technology investments [21][24] - The company expects to see 8% to 12% growth in its active loan portfolio in the next year, while anticipating a runoff of $200 million to $300 million in inactive loans per quarter [56][57] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to credit risk as the company grows [37] Other Important Information - The company successfully launched Woffett Wealth Management, aiming to grow assets under management to $1 billion within two years [42] - The company is actively involved in advocating for deposit insurance reform to create a more level playing field in the banking industry [45][46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for net growth in fiscal 2026 - Management anticipates 8% to 12% growth in the active loan portfolio, with an expected runoff of $200 million to $300 million in inactive loans per quarter [56][57] Question: Update on margin and rate sensitivity - The margin at the end of the quarter was 2.82%, and management expects it to expand with future rate cuts, although there is typically a lag in recognizing the benefits [58][60] Question: Core loan yields and impact of nonaccrual loans - The decrease in core loan yields was primarily driven by an increase in nonaccrual loans, which had a three basis point impact on the margin [66][67] Question: Outlook on deposit costs and client reactions to rate cuts - Management plans to be more aggressive with rate cuts now that the loan-to-deposit ratio is lower, and clients have not shown significant pushback against recent rate changes [89][90] Question: Plans for improving profitability and technology offerings - The focus will be on enhancing business accounts and continuously improving technology offerings based on client feedback [100][103]

Core Insights - WaFd Inc. reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.72, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75, resulting in a 4% negative surprise, although it shows a slight improvement from the previous year's EPS of $0.70 [2] - The company's quarterly revenue was approximately $188.3 million, slightly missing the forecasted $190.6 million and showing a minor decline from $188.69 million reported in the same quarter last year [3] - WaFd's financial metrics indicate a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 9.81, a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of around 1.51, and an enterprise value to sales ratio of approximately 2.31 [4] Financial Health Indicators - The debt-to-equity ratio stands at about 0.66, reflecting a balanced approach to leveraging debt and equity [5] - The current ratio is approximately 12.64, indicating a strong capacity to meet short-term obligations [5] - An earnings yield of about 10.19% suggests an attractive return on investment for shareholders [5]

Core Insights - WaFd reported $188.3 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 0.2% and an EPS of $0.72 compared to $0.70 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $190.22 million, resulting in a surprise of -1.01%, while the EPS also missed the consensus estimate of $0.75 by 4% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Efficiency Ratio stood at 56.8%, higher than the two-analyst average estimate of 55.5% [4] - Net Interest Margin was reported at 2.7%, matching the two-analyst average estimate [4] - Net charge-offs average loans were at 0%, better than the two-analyst average estimate of 0.1% [4] - Total Non-performing Assets reached $143.02 million, significantly above the two-analyst average estimate of $98.38 million [4] - Average balance of Total interest-earning assets was $24.84 billion, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of $25.07 billion [4] - Total Non-accrual loans amounted to $128.63 million, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of $83.91 million [4] - Total noninterest income was reported at $18.39 million, slightly above the two-analyst average estimate of $18.19 million [4] - Net Interest Income was $169.91 million, lower than the two-analyst average estimate of $172.05 million [4] Stock Performance - WaFd shares have returned -7.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]