WAFD
Financial ServicesWaFd, Inc. · Banks - Regional · $3B
What is WaFd, Inc.?
WaFd, Inc. is a Seattle-based bank holding company serving consumers, mid-sized to large businesses, and commercial real estate clients across the western United States.
WaFd generates revenue through traditional banking activities — taking deposits and extending loans to individuals, businesses, and commercial real estate owners and developers. It also offers insurance and other financial services, operating as a regional bank focused on relationship-driven lending rather than capital markets activity.
WaFd traces its roots to 1982 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
- Consumer lending and deposit accounts
- Commercial and business banking
- Commercial real estate financing
- Insurance and ancillary banking services
Is WAFD a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates WAFD as Below Average overall.
WaFd's Quality pillar stands out as the clearest positive, reflecting a reasonably managed balance sheet relative to peers. Valuation is rated Attractive, suggesting the market may not be pricing in the bank's asset base generously.
The Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars all register as Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation, subdued expansion prospects, and elevated risk factors for a regional bank in the current environment.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does WAFD pay dividends?
Yes — WaFd, Inc. pays a dividend.
WaFd pays a regular dividend, consistent with the income-oriented tradition of regional banks. The dividend reflects the company's ability to return capital to shareholders while maintaining its lending operations. Income-focused investors often view regional bank dividends as a core part of total return.
When does WAFD report earnings?
WaFd, Inc. reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed bank holding companies.
Regional banks like WaFd face an environment shaped by interest rate dynamics and credit quality trends. Performance across recent quarters reflects both the opportunities and pressures common to mid-sized lenders navigating shifting deposit costs and loan demand.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit WaFd's investor relations page directly.
WAFD Price History
+22.4% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in WaFd, Inc.?
Based on WaFd, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does WaFd, Inc. do?
WaFd is a regional bank holding company based in Seattle that provides lending, deposit, insurance, and other banking services to consumers, businesses, and commercial real estate clients primarily across the western United States.
Does WAFD pay dividends?
Yes, WaFd pays a regular dividend. Regional banks commonly distribute dividends as part of their capital return strategy, and WaFd has maintained this practice. Check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and schedule.
When does WAFD report earnings?
WaFd reports on a quarterly cadence standard for US-listed banks. Our data source does not cover specific upcoming earnings dates — visit WaFd's investor relations page for the latest schedule.
Is WAFD a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates WAFD as Below Average overall. While Quality and Valuation show relative strengths, the Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars are rated Weak. Pro members can view the complete pillar breakdown to form their own assessment.
Is WAFD overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for WAFD is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock may be trading at a reasonable price relative to its fundamentals. Full valuation metrics are available to Pro members on the UQS platform.
What is WAFD's market cap bracket?
WaFd, Inc. falls in the mid-cap bracket, placing it among regional banks of moderate size — larger than community banks but well below the mega-cap money-center institutions.
Is WAFD a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, UQS rates WAFD Below Average. The Weak Moat and Growth scores suggest limited structural advantages and expansion potential over time, though the Attractive Valuation and Good Quality rating provide some counterbalance. Pro members can explore the full analysis.
What sector does WAFD belong to?
WaFd operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically as a regional bank holding company. Regional banks are sensitive to interest rate cycles, credit conditions, and local economic trends in their operating markets.
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WAFD — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 46.0 | 68.3 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 20.5 | 84.5 | -0.1 |
| May 16, 2026 | 46.1 | 68.3 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 20.5 | 85.3 | 0.0 |
| May 14, 2026 | 46.1 | 68.3 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 20.5 | 85.1 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 46.0 | 68.3 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 20.5 | 84.8 | -0.4 |
| May 7, 2026 | 46.4 | 66.5 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 25.2 | 85.8 | 0.0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 46.4 | 66.5 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 25.2 | 86.0 | -0.1 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 46.5 | 66.5 | 24.0 | 35.7 | 25.2 | 86.2 | +1.1 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 45.4 | 66.5 | 24.0 | 31.5 | 25.2 | 84.7 | -0.2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 45.6 | 66.5 | 24.0 | 30.6 | 25.2 | 86.9 | -1.7 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 47.3 | 66.5 | 24.0 | 30.6 | 25.2 | 98.3 | 0.0 |
WAFD — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 68.3/100 (25%)WaFd, Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 35.7/100 (20%)WaFd, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 20.5/100 (15%)WaFd, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 84.8/100 (15%)WaFd, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 24/100 (25%)WaFd, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for WAFD.
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How is the WAFD UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for WaFd, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses WaFd, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether WaFd, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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