WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 52,824 shares, an increase of 75.7% from the March 15th total of 30,073 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 20,878 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.5 days.
WaFd Price Performance
WAFDP stock remained flat at $16.44 during trading on Tuesday. The company had a trading volume of 24,042 shares, compared to its average volume of 18,534. WaFd has a 52 week low of $15.25 and a 52 week high of $17.49. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $16.55 and a 200-day moving average of $16.63.
WaFd Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be given a $0.3047 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $1.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.4%.
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.
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