WaFd reports FY2026 earnings surge and announces merger with EverBank

WaFd, Inc. posted fiscal‑year 2026 net income of $255.9 million, a 13% rise year‑over‑year, and diluted EPS of $3.21, up 22%. The fourth‑quarter delivered $60 million of net income and EPS of $0.76, missing estimates. The bank disclosed a pending merger with EverBank and highlighted loan‑sale activity that reduced net loans to $19.04 billion. Management said the merger and credit‑quality improvements should drive future growth.

The company expects the EverBank merger to boost earnings growth. Investors will see higher earnings per share and a shift in the balance sheet as loan sales lower loan balances while assets rise to $27.2 billion.

  • 1Fiscal‑year 2026 net income was $255,865,000.
  • 2Diluted earnings per common share for FY2026 were $3.21, a 22% increase versus the prior year.
  • 3Q4 2026 net income was $59,991,000 and diluted EPS was $0.76.
  • 4Total assets increased to $27.2 billion as of September 30, 2026.
  • 5Total deposits were $21.3 billion.
  • 6The bank sold $543 million of single‑family residential loans in Q4 and agreed to sell $429 million of multifamily loans in early FY2027.

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