WAFD, INC. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by WAFD, INC. on February 3, 2026. The report pertains to a corporate action taken by the Board of Directors regarding the company's preferred stock.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial data disclosed relates to a specific dividend declaration:
- Dividend Type: Cash dividend on 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- Dividend Amount: $12.1875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock.
- Depositary Share Equivalent: $0.30468750 per depositary share (WAFDP), representing a 1/40th interest.
- Record Date: March 31, 2026.
- Payment Date: April 15, 2026.
Material Changes
The filing reports the declaration of a quarterly dividend. No other material changes to the company's financial condition or operations are disclosed in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains standard forward-looking statements cautioning that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to known and unknown risks. It references the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, for a detailed list of uncertainties. No specific operational guidance or outlook is provided in this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of March 31, 2026, to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of April 15, 2026, for cash flow planning.
- Review the referenced Form 10-K (year ended September 30, 2025) for comprehensive risk factors and financial health.
- Check the trading status of the depositary shares (WAFDP) on the NASDAQ Stock Market.