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Director Sean Singleton sold 1,004 shares of WAFD INC (NASDAQ:WAFD) common stock, a $2.48 billion market cap financial institution, on September 17, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $31.71, for a total transaction value of $31,836. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading near its Fair Value.
The prices for the sales ranged from $31.63 to $31.83. Following the transaction, Singleton directly owns 9,278 shares of WAFD INC. The company maintains a 3.47% dividend yield and has impressively maintained dividend payments for 43 consecutive years.
The reported transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 17, 2025. With analyst targets ranging from $31 to $33 and four analysts recently revising earnings upward, investors can access more detailed analysis and additional insights through InvestingPro.
In other recent news, WaFd, Inc., the parent company of Washington Federal Bank, has been designated as a Preferred Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This designation allows the bank to have greater autonomy in approving and servicing SBA-guaranteed loans, potentially speeding up the process for small business borrowers. Furthermore, WaFd announced a quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share, marking its 170th consecutive dividend payout, which underscores its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Analysts have taken note of Washington Federal’s financial performance, with Stephens raising its stock price target to $33 due to solid deposit growth. The firm’s second-quarter operating earnings per share of $0.73 surpassed expectations, contributing to this positive outlook. Similarly, DA Davidson increased its price target for the bank to $33, highlighting an improved net interest margin despite slower growth in the third fiscal quarter. These recent developments reflect a period of significant activity and positive performance for WaFd, Inc.
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