WAFD's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher NII & Fee Income
WaFd's fiscal Q2 earnings beat estimates on the back of higher revenues and lower expenses. However, a decline in loan balance is a headwind.
WaFd (WAFD) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for WaFd (WAFD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
WaFd (WAFD) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
WaFd (WAFD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.60 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.
WaFd: Regional Bank With A 7.3% Yielding Preferred Share
WaFd's preferred shares offer a 7.35% dividend yield, making them attractive for income investors despite recent value drops. The bank's net interest income has declined due to rising borrowing yields and falling asset yields, impacting profitability. The Luther Burbank merger improved WaFd's loan to deposit ratio, reducing dependence on costly external financing.
WaFd Bank CEO on shifting away from single-family mortgage lending
Brent Beardall, WaFd Bank president and CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the bank's big shift in mortgage lending.
WaFd Rewards Shareholders With a 3.8% Dividend Increase
WAFD announces a 3.8% hike in its quarterly dividend to 27 cents per share. A decent liquidity and capital position will help sustain capital distributions.
WAFD Misses on Q1 Earnings, Exits Single-Family Mortgage Lending
Higher expenses hurt WaFd's fiscal Q1 earnings, partly offset by a rise in revenues and nil provisions. The company exits single-family mortgage lending.
WaFd (WAFD) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for WaFd (WAFD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
WaFd (WAFD) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
WaFd (WAFD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago.
WaFd: Preferred Shares Still Offering Attractive Income At 6.7% Yield
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.
WaFd (WAFD) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does WaFd (WAFD) have what it takes?
WAFD's Q4 Earnings Beat on Nil Provisions, Revenues Rise on LBC Deal
The acquisition of LBC leads to higher NII and non-interest income and a rise in loan balance. These, along with nil provisions, aid WAFD's fiscal Q4 earnings.
