WAFD Washington Federal dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Washington Federal's last dividend was on Aug 23, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.26 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.03 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.03% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- WAFD last dividend date: Aug 23, 2024
WAFD dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
WAFD has a dividend yield of 3.03% which is above the Financial Services sector and its peers average but below the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.82%, Washington Federal's dividend yield is 7% higher. The historical 5-year average of WAFD's dividend yield is 3.1%, which is similar to the current yield.
Dividend history
Washington Federal has been paying dividends since 1998. WAFD has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 4% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 25%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.26 | 2.79% |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.26 | 3.7% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.26 | 3.66% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.25 | 3.73% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $0.25 | 3.68% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.25 | 3.69% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.25 | 2.75% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.24 | 2.81% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.24 | 2.71% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.24 | 3.04% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $0.24 | 2.66% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $0.23 | 2.58% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | $0.23 | 2.83% |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.23 | 2.71% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.23 | 3.18% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.22 | 4.1% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $0.22 | 3.68% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.22 | 3.48% |
| Feb 6, 2020 | $0.22 | 2.42% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.22% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.23% |
| May 9, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.34% |
| Feb 7, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.46% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.18 | 2.48% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.99% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.17 | 1.98% |
| Feb 8, 2018 | $0.17 | 1.79% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.15 | 2.05% |
| Aug 2, 2017 | $0.15 | 2.07% |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.15 | 2.02% |
| Jan 30, 2017 | $0.25 | 2.05% |
| Nov 2, 2016 | $0.14 | 2.09% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | $0.14 | 2.2% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.14 | 2.2% |
| Jan 28, 2016 | $0.14 | 2.54% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.13 | 2.06% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.13 | 2.29% |
| May 12, 2015 | $0.13 | 2.35% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | $0.13 | 2.39% |
Washington Federal dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WAFD has a payout ratio of 41.4% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Financial Services sector average of 43.4%, Washington Federal's payout ratio is only 4.6% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WAFD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVSB Riverview Bancorp Inc | 3.49% | $0.16 | 160% |
| TSBK Timberland Bancorp Inc | 3.17% | $0.95 | 31.1% |
| WAFD Washington Federal Inc | 2.99% | $1.03 | 41.4% |
| BANC Banc Of California Inc | 2.61% | $0.4 | N/A |
| FSBW FS Bancorp Inc | 2.33% | $1.04 | 22.5% |
| FFNW First Financial Northwest Inc | 2.27% | $0.52 | 152.9% |
| TBNK Territorial Bancorp Inc | 1.11% | $0.12 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington Federal pay a dividend?
Yes, Washington Federal has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WAFD has been paying dividends since 1998.
When was WAFD's last dividend?
Washington Federal's last regular dividend was on Aug 23, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.26 per share.
How much dividend does Washington Federal pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WAFD pays $1.03 per share.
What is Washington Federal's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Washington Federal is 3.03%.
How often does Washington Federal pay dividends?
Washington Federal has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Washington Federal's dividend payout ratio?
Washington Federal's dividend payout ratio is 41.4%.
Does Washington Federal pay a good dividend?
Washington Federal's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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