Short Interest in WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) Declines By 33.7%

WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,342 shares, a decline of 33.7% from the November 30th total of 12,586 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 25,388 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 25,388 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

WaFd Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ WAFDP opened at $17.23 on Monday. WaFd has a 12-month low of $15.25 and a 12-month high of $17.60. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $16.74 and a 200-day simple moving average of $16.50.

WaFd (NASDAQ:WAFDP) last posted its earnings results on Friday, October 15th. The company reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $151.95 million during the quarter.

WaFd Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.3047 per share. This represents a $1.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 31st.

About WaFd

Washington Federal, Inc (NASDAQ: WAFDP) is a bank holding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating under the trade name WaFd Bank. Originally founded in 1922 as Ballard Savings and Loan Association in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, the company has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become a leading regional financial institution in the western United States.

WaFd Bank provides a broad suite of personal banking products, including checking and savings accounts, money market and certificate of deposit offerings, and digital banking services.