WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) Short Interest Update

WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 24,163 shares, a growth of 189.7% from the December 15th total of 8,342 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 48,581 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 48,581 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

WaFd Price Performance

WAFDP opened at $16.69 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $16.77 and a 200-day moving average of $16.58. WaFd has a 1-year low of $15.25 and a 1-year high of $17.60.

WaFd Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were paid a dividend of $0.3047 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $1.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.3%.

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.