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WAFD Stock Forecast: WaFd, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$38
−0.03% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering WaFd, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +5.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
65 / 100
Median analyst target
$40
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.1%
1M
−0.2%
YTD
+20.3%
1Y
+26.3%
From 52W high
−3.5%
From 52W low
+39.7%
$27
$39
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WAFD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
65 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
87
Momentum
85
Revisions
83
Growth
56
Volatility
53
Issuance
42
Accruals
37
Size
32
Quality
29

Value (87): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

WAFD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WAFD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WAFDHigh $40Median $40Low $36

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
0 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $36Median $40High $40

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$38 → $40
20 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
20 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
20 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$35 → $38
20 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
20 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$31 → $36
9 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
20 Jan 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
20 Jan 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
20 Oct 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
21 July 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
21 July 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
21 July 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
21 July 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
16 Apr 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
14 Apr 2025Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
6 Feb 2025DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral—
21 Jan 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
21 Jan 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
17 Jan 2025Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Estimates

WAFD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.0×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 72% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.6%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
6.7%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
46.1%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Net margin
33.7%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.5%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.9%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 63% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

WAFD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WAFDWaFd, Inc.$2.8B
65
TRMKTrustmark Corp.$2.9B
70
TBBKThe Bancorp, Inc. (Delaware)$2.9B
48
CUBICustomers Bancorp, Inc.$2.8B
58
NBTBNBT Bancorp, Inc.$2.8B
68
BANCBanc of California, Inc.$3.0B
21
FRMEFirst Merchants Corp. (Indiana)$2.8B
19

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own WaFd, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest WAFD news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

A weekly summary from Seeking Alpha highlights dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — WAFD watchers tracking dividend trends may find this weekly roundup useful for benchmarking the company's dividend status against peers in the Champions, Contenders, and Challengers lists.

WaFd, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend of 27 cents per share

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026positive

WaFd, Inc. announced a regular cash dividend of 27 cents per share, payable September 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026. The dividend marks the Company's 174th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

Why it matters — The continued quarterly cash dividend signals WaFd's sustained practice of returning capital to shareholders for nearly 44 consecutive years.

WaFd Bank Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross to Support Spokane and Eastern Washington Wildfire Relief

Business Wire · 5 Aug 2026positive

WaFd, Inc., parent company of WaFd Bank, announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross of the Greater Inland Northwest to support disaster relief and recovery efforts following wildfires affecting Spokane County and surrounding communities. The donation will help provide emergency shelter, meals, relief supplies, health services, and recovery assistance.

Why it matters — The donation reflects WaFd's community engagement in a region where it operates, which may be of interest to shareholders following the company's corporate responsibility efforts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WAFD stock

What is the WAFD stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is WAFD stock a buy right now?

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. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WAFD?

As at 15 Aug 2026, WaFd, Inc. ranks 65 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 (87 of 100).

Will WAFD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +5.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WaFd, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WAFD stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has WAFD stock performed over the past year?

WaFd, Inc. returned +26.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does WaFd, Inc. do?

WaFd, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through its primary subsidiary, Washington Federal, providing banking services in the United States.

What is the latest news on WAFD?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". A weekly summary from Seeking Alpha highlights dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Company

About WaFd, Inc.

WaFd, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through its primary subsidiary, Washington Federal, providing banking services in the United States. The institution focuses on offering solutions that include checking and savings accounts, home loans, construction and real estate mortgage loans, business banking services, and financial tools for individuals and enterprises. WaFd, Inc. is distinct in its commitment to tailored customer service and robust online banking platforms, which are increasingly vital in today's digital financial landscape. Serving both individuals and small to medium-sized businesses, it plays a pivotal role in financing residential and commercial real estate markets, influencing regional economic development. Headquartered in Seattle, WaFd, Inc. maintains a significant presence across the western states, where its efforts support community growth through responsible lending practices. In the broader financial market, it represents a stable financial entity, contributing to economic stability in its operating regions while embodying the traditional yet evolving wave of regional banking expertise.

CEO Mr. Brent J. Beardall CPA · 2,055 employees · United States · https://www.wafdbank.com