WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 49,400 shares, an increase of 231.5% from the December 15th total of 14,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 21,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days.
WaFd Stock Performance
WaFd stock opened at $16.43 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $17.63 and its 200-day moving average price is $17.50. WaFd has a twelve month low of $14.38 and a twelve month high of $19.75.
WaFd Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.3047 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. This represents a $1.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.42%.
About WaFd
WaFd, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank that provides lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including business and personal checking accounts, and term certificates of deposit, as well as money market accounts and passbook savings accounts.
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