Washington Federal's last quarterly dividend was on Nov 17, 2022 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.24 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.96 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.64% based on its recent close price.
WAFD has a dividend yield of 2.64% which is above the Financial Services sector average but below the industry and its peers average. But in comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.61%, Washington Federal's dividend yield is only 1.1% higher. The historical 5-year average of WAFD's dividend yield is 2.7%, which is similar to the current yield.
Washington Federal has been paying dividends since 1998. WAFD has issued three quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 3.2% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 4% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 0.6%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $0.24 | normal |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 | $0.24 | normal |
| May 19, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | $0.24 | normal |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 | $0.24 | normal |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | $0.23 | normal |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $0.23 | normal |
| May 6, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | $0.23 | normal |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | Jan 26, 2021 | $0.23 | normal |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | $0.22 | normal |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | $0.22 | normal |
| May 7, 2020 | May 22, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | $0.22 | normal |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 | Jan 22, 2020 | $0.22 | normal |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 | $0.21 | normal |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $0.21 | normal |
| May 9, 2019 | May 24, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 | $0.2 | normal |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 | Jan 16, 2019 | $0.2 | normal |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 23, 2018 | Oct 22, 2018 | $0.18 | normal |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 | $0.18 | normal |
| May 10, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | $0.17 | normal |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 | $0.17 | normal |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | $0.15 | normal |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | $0.15 | normal |
| May 3, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 | $0.15 | normal |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | Jan 18, 2017 | $0.25 | special |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | Jan 18, 2017 | $0.15 | normal |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | $0.14 | normal |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 | Jul 25, 2016 | $0.14 | normal |
| Apr 27, 2016 | May 13, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $0.14 | normal |
WAFD has a payout ratio of 25% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 31.2%, Washington Federal's payout ratio is 20% lower.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBNK Territorial Bancorp Inc | 3.7% | $0.92 | 48.7% |
| RVSB Riverview Bancorp Inc | 3.17% | $0.24 | 26.7% |
| FFNW First Financial Northwest Inc | 3.14% | $0.48 | 34% |
| WAFD Washington Federal Inc | 2.64% | $0.96 | 25% |
| TSBK Timberland Bancorp Inc | 2.58% | $0.88 | 31% |
| FSBW FS Bancorp Inc | 2.15% | $0.8 | 21.1% |
| BANC Banc Of California Inc | 1.34% | $0.24 | 15% |
Yes, Washington Federal has paid three dividends in the last 12 months. WAFD has been paying dividends since 1998.
WAFD hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend frequency, it is likely that its next dividend will be in February 2023.
Washington Federal's last regular dividend was on Nov 17, 2022 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.24 per share.
On an annual basis WAFD pays $0.96 per share.
The current dividend yield of Washington Federal is 2.64%.
Washington Federal has a quarterly dividend frequency.
Washington Federal's dividend payout ratio is 25%.
Washington Federal's dividend yield is similar to the Financial Services sector average.