WAFD INC
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See all $WAFD insider activity →EverBank Financial will merge with WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) in a $3.9B deal, creating a regional bank with $75B in assets. WaFd will retain its Nasdaq listing but adopt EverBank's name and EVBK ticker. The combined entity aims to leverage EverBank's digital platform and WaFd's branch network, targeting 15% return on tangible equity post-synergies. Regulatory and shareholder approvals are pending.
WaFd Inc. (WAFD) and EverBank Financial Corp. (EVER) announced a merger to address their respective challenges. The combined entity, valued at $75B, aims to generate $788M in net income in 2027, a 14.5% increase. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027, with the merged company focusing on commercial loans and selling WaFd's residential portfolio. According to Piper Sandler, the merger is expected to be highly accretive to WaFd's earnings per share.
WaFd Inc (WAFD) shares fell 6.4% after announcing a $3.9B reverse merger with EverBank. EverBank shareholders will own 59.2% of the combined entity, diluting WAFD's existing shareholders. The deal, pending approvals, aims to create a top 50 U.S. bank with $75B in assets and projects 29% EPS accretion by 2027. Investors reacted negatively to the dilution and regulatory hurdles.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 5 news stories mentioning WAFD (WAFD INC). Coverage has skewed bullish: 5 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
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The merger creates a $75 billion regional bank and adds EverBank's digital platform to WaFd's branch network.
The merger is expected to boost earnings and ROTCE, creating upside for WaFd shareholders.
The merger creates a $75 billion bank but dilutes existing shareholders, driving a sharp sell‑off.
Merger creates a larger digital‑banking platform.
The merger is expected to boost EPS by ~29% in 2027 and deliver ~15% ROE after synergies.
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EverBank Financial will merge with WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) in a $3.9B deal, creating a regional bank with $75B in assets. WaFd will retain its Nasdaq listing but adopt EverBank's name and EVBK ticker. The combined entity aims to leverage EverBank's digital platform and WaFd's branch network, targeting 15% return on tangible equity post-synergies. Regulatory and shareholder approvals are pending.
2 min readWaFd Inc. (WAFD) and EverBank Financial Corp. (EVER) announced a merger to address their respective challenges. The combined entity, valued at $75B, aims to generate $788M in net income in 2027, a 14.5% increase. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027, with the merged company focusing on commercial loans and selling WaFd's residential portfolio. According to Piper Sandler, the merger is expected to be highly accretive to WaFd's earnings per share.
2 min readWaFd Inc (WAFD) shares fell 6.4% after announcing a $3.9B reverse merger with EverBank. EverBank shareholders will own 59.2% of the combined entity, diluting WAFD's existing shareholders. The deal, pending approvals, aims to create a top 50 U.S. bank with $75B in assets and projects 29% EPS accretion by 2027. Investors reacted negatively to the dilution and regulatory hurdles.
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2 min readWAFD INC (WAFD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 WaFd, Inc. Enters into a $3.9 Billion Reverse Merger Transaction with EverBank Financial Corp Combination will position bank for strong performance and returns, with significant EPS accretion in 2027 JACKSONVILLE, FL and SEATTLE, WA — September 7, 2026 — EverBank Fin
2 min readWaFd, Inc. announced a merger creating a $75B-asset bank with national scale. The deal is expected to boost EPS, offer cost synergies, and provide upside for shareholders, according to the company.
1 min readEverBank Financial will acquire WaFd in a $3.9B reverse merger, creating a regional bank with $75B in assets. EverBank will merge into WaFd, which will change its name and ticker to EVBK. The deal is expected to close in early 2027 and boost WaFd's 2027 EPS by 29%.
2 min readWaFd Bank (NASDAQ: WAFD) shares fell about 3% after the bank reported Q1 results that beat Wall Street. Revenue rose to $197.4 million (+10% YoY) and adjusted EPS was $0.83 versus $0.75 expected. Net interest income and margin were also stronger, but investors focused on weaker longer-term growth and potential demand softness. Stock closed at $38.12.
4 min readWAFD INC (WAFD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.2 3 exhibit992_jun2026factsheet.htm EX-99.2 Document Exhibit 99.2 WaFd Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results WaFd, Inc. Fact Sheet June 30, 2026 ($ in Thousands) As of 12/25 As of 03/26 As of 06/26 Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) - Total $ 221,039 $ 224,450 $ 233,831
4 min readWaFd (NASDAQ:WAFD) Q3 earnings call said commercial and industrial lending drove growth, with C&I originations of $741 million (49% of total). Net interest margin held near 2.81% and management expects it relatively flat next quarter. Deposits fell $192 million. Credit metrics stayed moderate, with adversely classified loans 2.59% and non-performing assets 0.49%.
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