WAFDFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering WaFd, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +18.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores WaFd, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (95): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Quality (29): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WAFD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $40 → $37 |
| 20 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $38 → $40 |
| 20 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $35 → $38 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $31 → $36 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 21 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 21 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 July 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Feb 2025 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WAFD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, WaFd, Inc. returned +10.9% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
WaFd, Inc. has a market value of $2.5B and an enterprise value of $5.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $782.5M. The latest quarter grew 5.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $256.5M, a 32.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.17.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $227.0M.
WaFd, Inc. spent $174.4M on share buybacks and $95.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.7×; forward P/E: 10.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.19%, paying out 34% of earnings.
WaFd, Inc. employs 2,055 people — $381K of revenue per employee.
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WaFd CEO Brent Beardall appeared on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss the company's merger with EverBank, covering the deal's structure and its economics, which he described as "absolutely compelling."
Why it matters — WAFD watchers would care because the CEO's public remarks offer insight into the rationale and structure of the EverBank merger, a significant strategic move for the company.
WaFd's merger with EverBank is expected to deliver 29% EPS accretion by 2027, along with a broader deposit base and a larger, more diversified commercial banking model.
Why it matters — For WAFD watchers, the deal points to improved earnings and scale through a more diverse deposit and commercial banking footprint in the coming years.
EverBank and WaFd have announced a proposed $3.9 billion merger, combining EverBank's digital reach with WaFd's extensive branch network.
Why it matters — For WaFd watchers, this deal signals a strategic move to bridge digital and branch banking models at a time when customers increasingly use both channels.
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, announced it is investigating whether WaFd, Inc. is obtaining a fair price for its shareholders in its proposed merger with EverBank Financial Corp. Upon closing, WaFd shareholders are expected to own 40.8% of the combined company, and the firm is encouraging shareholders to learn about their rights and options.
Why it matters — WAFD watchers would care because this investigation relates to the fairness of the price shareholders would receive in the proposed WaFd-EverBank merger, a key consideration in the deal's pending approval.
WaFd, Inc. held an M&A call and Seeking Alpha published a transcript of that discussion. The item presents the transcript of the company's merger-and-acquisition related call.
Why it matters — A WAFD watcher would care because the transcript provides insight into the company's merger-and-acquisition activities and strategic discussions.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering WaFd, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $40, with estimates ranging from $36 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering WaFd, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks WaFd, Inc. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, WaFd, Inc. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +18.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WaFd, Inc. 60 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering WaFd, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WAFD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $36 to $40 over the next 12 months.
WaFd, Inc. returned +10.9% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
WaFd, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through WaFd Bank, serving consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients across the western United States.
The most recent item we track (CNBC Television, 8 Sept 2026): "WaFd CEO on EverBank merger: Economics are absolutely compelling". WaFd CEO Brent Beardall appeared on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss the company's merger with EverBank, covering the deal's structure and its economics, which he described as "absolutely compelling."
WaFd, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through WaFd Bank, serving consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients across the western United States. The company provides a broad range of banking services, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, residential mortgages, home equity products, construction and land development loans, commercial real estate financing, multifamily lending, business loans, and treasury services. It also offers deposit products, insurance-related services, debit and credit cards, and personalized financial guidance through its banking platform. WaFd, Inc. focuses on relationship-based banking for households, mid-sized businesses, and real estate owners and developers, with a business model centered on gathering deposits and deploying capital into diversified lending activities. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, WaFd, Inc. remains an established regional financial institution with a strong presence in several western states.
CEO Mr. Brent J. Beardall CPA · 2,055 employees · United States · https://www.wafdbank.com
