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 May 12, 2026. The report discloses a specific corporate action regarding the declaration of a 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:
- Preferred Stock Dividend: $12.1875 per share on 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- Depositary Share Dividend: $0.30468750 per depositary share (WAFDP), representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock.
- Payment Date: July 15, 2026.
- Record Date: June 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. No specific operational guidance or outlook is provided in this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of June 30, 2026, to ensure eligibility for the dividend payment.
- Confirm the payment date of July 15, 2026, for cash flow planning.
- Review the referenced Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, to understand the risk factors associated with the company's preferred stock and overall operations.
- Note that this filing does not contain updated financial statements or earnings results.