The market expects WaFd (WAFD) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss ...

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WaFd (WAFD) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years. Since a changing e ...

WaFd Inc. (WAFD) remains well-positioned for growth driven by higher rates, strategic acquisitions, balance sheet restructuring initiatives and decent loan demand. However, a rising expense base and weakening asset quality remain concerns. WaFd remains focused on its organic growth strategy. The company's revenues reflected a 7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five fiscal years (2018-2023). This was primarily driven by a rise in net loan balances, which witnessed an 8.8% CAGR over the sam ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34654 WAFD, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 91-1661606 (State or other jurisdiction of inc ...

WaFd, Inc. Fact Sheet June 30, 2024 ($ in Thousands) Exhibit 99.2 WaFd, Inc. Fact Sheet June 30, 2024 ($ in Thousands) 2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |----------------|-------|----------------------|----------|-------|----------------------|----------|-------|----------------------|----------| | Loans by State | | As of 12/23 \nAMOUNT | \n% | | As of 03/24 \nAMOUNT | \n% | | As of 06/24 \nAMOUNT | % | | Washington | $ | 5,476,536 | 30.8 % | $ | 5,770,917 | 27.5 % | $ | 5,771 ...

WaFd, Inc.'s (WAFD) third-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended Jun 30) adjusted earnings of 76 cents per share handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 59 cents. Also, the bottom line rose 4.1% sequentially. The results reflected a rise in net interest income (NII) and other income, which aided the top line. Also, higher loan balances and lower provisions were other positives. However, a rise in expenses and a slight decline in the deposit balance acted as spoilsports. The total adjusted other income of $16. ...

For the quarter ended June 2024, WaFd (WAFD) reported revenue of $194.44 million, up 6.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.76, compared to $0.89 in the year-ago quarter. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health. Here is how WaFd performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most w ...

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. WaFd (WAFD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 28.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for Washington Federal Savings Bank would post earnings of $0.31 per ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-34654 WAFD, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 91-1661606 (State or other jurisdiction of in ...