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Washington Federal (WAFD) delivers essential financial services through its network of branches across nine Western states, maintaining a century-long commitment to community-focused banking. This news hub provides investors and stakeholders with authoritative updates on the institution's strategic developments.
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Washington Federal, Inc. (WAFD) reported a robust quarterly earnings increase of 33.6%, totaling $65.93 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2023, compared to $49.36 million a year prior. Net income per diluted share rose to $0.95, a 35.7% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a return on common equity of 12.0% and improved its return on assets to 1.2%. Despite facing challenges from bank failures in March 2023, WaFd Bank recorded net deposit inflows of $25 million during the month and maintained a solid capital position with only 27% of deposits uninsured. However, the bank's net interest margin declined to 3.51% from 3.69%, and it experienced its first quarterly net charge-off in nearly a decade. Overall, total assets increased to $22.3 billion driven by a 7.2% rise in net loans.
Washington Federal, Inc. (WAFD) has appointed Mark Borrecco as the new Regional President for California, bringing over 27 years of banking experience. Borrecco, previously President and CEO of Great Western Bank and Rabobank, is set to join WaFd as the bank prepares to acquire Luther Burbank Savings. His familiarity with California banking is expected to aid WaFd in establishing a presence in the state for the first time in its 105-year history. Both Borrecco and WaFd's CEO, Brent Beardall, expressed optimism about the future and the cultural fit of Borrecco's leadership within the company.
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Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share, set to be paid on March 10, 2023, to shareholders on record as of February 24, 2023. This marks the company's 160th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. As of December 31, 2022, Washington Federal reported $21.7 billion in assets, $16.0 billion in deposits, and $2.3 billion in shareholders' equity. The bank operates across eight states and has a strong commitment to providing financial services to various segments, including commercial and residential real estate.
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