WAFD, INC. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by WAFD, INC. (WaFd) on August 11, 2026. The report discloses a corporate action regarding the declaration of a cash dividend on 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 the dividend declaration:
- Dividend Amount: $12.1875 per share on 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- Depositary Share Equivalent: $0.30468750 per depositary share (WAFDP), representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock.
- Payment Date: October 15, 2026.
- Record Date: September 30, 2026.
Material Changes
The filing reports the declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Series A Preferred Stock. 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 discussion of uncertainties. The Company explicitly states it undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the record date of September 30, 2026, to determine eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of October 15, 2026, for cash flow planning.
- Review the Series A Preferred Stock terms to understand the non-cumulative nature of the dividend.
- Consult the most recent Form 10-K for comprehensive financial health indicators not included in this 8-K.