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WaFd (WAFD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

WaFd (WAFD) reported Q4 2026 earnings of $56.3M, or $0.76 per diluted share, down from $0.84 in Q3 2026. Full-year net income was $241.2M, or $3.21 per share. The company sold $543M in loans and plans to sell $429M more. Loan originations outpaced repayments. WaFd expects a merger with EverBank. Capital ratios remain strong, with CET1 at 11.4%.

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Published Oct 16, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WAFDNeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on profitability and balance sheet strength, offering traders a basis for short‑term positioning.

02

Market read

The earnings numbers are new and material for a regional bank, influencing short‑term price action and sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Strong capital ratios and a growing loan production pipeline may support longer-term upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market today

Background

WaFd, Inc. announced its Q4 2026 earnings, highlighting net income, EPS, loan sales, and upcoming merger with EverBank.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WAFDNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Q4 2026 earnings release reporting net income $241.2M, EPS $3.21 and merger-related expenses

Expected impact

likely modest downside as merger-related expenses and higher loan loss provisions offset earnings growth

Evidence & confidence

The numbers are fresh and material, but the guidance shows increased expenses and a pending merger, suggesting limited upside.

Market effects

Sector

Banking sector may see slight pressure as loan loss provisions rise across peers.

Regional

U.S. regional banks could experience modest sell pressure in the afternoon session.

Global

Limited; impact confined to U.S. community banking niche.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the merger with EverBank unlocks cost synergies, the stock could rally despite short-term expense drag.

Key entities

  • company
    WaFd, Inc.

    U.S. regional bank reporting Q4 2026 results

  • company
    EverBank

    Merger partner for WaFd

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StoryWaFd reports FY2026 earnings surge and announces merger with EverBank

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What WaFd (WAFD) Said on Its Q4 Earnings Call

WaFd (WAFD) reported Q4 earnings with active loan categories increasing by $237M, while inactive categories declined by $267M. Deposits rose $389M, with core deposits at 81.8%. Net interest income increased $1M, and net interest margin remained at 2.81%. Non-interest income rose to $38.1M, driven by a $16.4M gain on a loan sale. Non-interest expense increased to $121.5M. The company recorded $39.2M in net charge-offs and a $20M provision for credit losses.

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