WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) Short Interest Up 92.5% in February

WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 41,585 shares, an increase of 92.5% from the February 12th total of 21,599 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 20,734 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 20,734 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days.

WaFd Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of WaFd stock opened at $16.34 on Thursday. WaFd has a 52-week low of $15.25 and a 52-week high of $17.49. The company has a 50 day moving average of $16.66 and a 200 day moving average of $16.73.

WaFd Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $0.3047 per share. This represents a $1.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st.

WaFd Company Profile

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.