Zacks Investment Research
27 May 2026, 16:45 UTC · 1h ago
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WaFd (WAFD) for 2026 is $3.27 per share, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 20.22%. — Strong projected earnings growth is a primary driver for stock price appreciation.
+0.40WaFd currently pays a dividend yield of 3%, which is higher than both the Banks - West industry average of 2.69% and the S&P 500 average of 1.42%. — A yield premium relative to the sector and broader market makes the stock more attractive to income-focused investors.
+0.20WaFd has a current dividend payout ratio of 36% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share. — A relatively low payout ratio suggests the current dividend is sustainable and leaves room for future increases.
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The company shows solid earnings growth expectations for 2026 and maintains a competitive dividend yield.
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