WAFD
Washington Federal
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: WAFD
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 22, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.9%
Payout ratio: 35.2%
Washington Federal's last dividend was on May 22, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.27 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.08 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.93% based on its recent close price.
WAFD dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Washington Federal Dividend yield
WAFD has a dividend yield of 2.93% which is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Washington Federal's dividend yield is 13% higher. The historical 5-year average of WAFD's dividend yield is 3.2%, which is higher than the current yield.
WAFD 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 1.9% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 22%.
Washington Federal Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.27 | 3.06% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.27 | 3.28% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.27 | 3.4% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.27 | 3.37% |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.27 | 3.72% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.27 | 3.59% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.26 | 2.8% |
| 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 35.2% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Financial Services sector average of 34%, Washington Federal's payout ratio is only 3.5% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WAFD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSBW FS Bancorp Inc | 3.21% | $1.36 | 31.2% |
| WAFD Washington Federal Inc | 2.9% | $1.08 | 35.2% |
| TSBK Timberland Bancorp Inc | 2.55% | $1.12 | 28.6% |
| BANC Banc Of California Inc | 2.15% | $0.44 | 33.1% |
| RVSB Riverview Bancorp Inc | 1.4% | $0.08 | 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 May 22, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.27 per share.
How much dividend does Washington Federal pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WAFD pays $1.08 per share.
What is Washington Federal's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Washington Federal is 2.93%.
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 35.2%.
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.