WaFd, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For WaFd, Inc. (WAFD), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 4.09% and a payout ratio of 43.91%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

39 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987
Dividends per share (FY)$1.08$1.04$1.00$0.96$0.92$0.88$0.82$0.70$0.85$0.56$0.52$0.36$0.38$0.32$0.26$0.21$0.20$0.68$0.83$0.80$0.79$1.05$0.65$1.15$1.20$1.23$0.92$1.16$1.16$1.14$0.90$3.53$1.11$0.92$1.08$1.03$1.05$1.44$1.59
Dividend yield (FY) %4.09%3.44%4.69%3.89%2.90%4.15%2.13%2.10%2.49%2.05%2.35%2.04%1.75%1.86%1.81%1.31%1.62%4.56%3.14%3.62%3.43%3.25%3.39%4.04%3.94%4.26%3.80%3.54%3.07%3.84%3.77%4.02%2.86%3.13%4.36%5.56%3.01%3.90%2.97%
Payout ratio (FY) %43.91%44.44%30.46%32.24%39.35%38.34%30.11%27.47%42.94%30.43%31.88%26.73%24.97%23.47%23.12%18.92%50.25%118.22%53.67%49.41%46.42%49.06%41.38%38.67%47.57%48.55%43.04%41.86%40.63%47.31%45.34%35.24%32.57%32.84%33.91%31.64%28.85%27.22%21.22%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-05November 21, 252025-11-21$0.27
2025-09-05August 22, 252025-08-22$0.27
2025-06-06May 23, 252025-05-23$0.27
2025-03-07February 21, 252025-02-21$0.27
2024-12-06November 22, 242024-11-22$0.26
2024-09-06August 23, 242024-08-23$0.26
2024-06-07May 23, 242024-05-24$0.26
2024-03-08February 22, 242024-02-23$0.26
2023-12-08November 22, 232023-11-24$0.25
2023-09-08August 24, 232023-08-25$0.25
2023-06-02May 18, 232023-05-19$0.25
2023-03-10February 23, 232023-02-24$0.25
2022-12-02November 17, 222022-11-18$0.24
2022-09-02August 18, 222022-08-19$0.24
2022-06-03May 19, 222022-05-20$0.24
2022-02-18February 03, 222022-02-04$0.24
2021-11-19November 04, 212021-11-05$0.23
2021-08-20August 05, 212021-08-06$0.23
2021-05-21May 06, 212021-05-07$0.23
2021-02-19February 04, 212021-02-05$0.23
2020-11-20November 05, 202020-11-06$0.22
2020-08-21August 06, 202020-08-07$0.22
2020-05-22May 07, 202020-05-08$0.22
2020-02-21February 06, 202020-02-07$0.22
2019-11-22November 07, 192019-11-08$0.21
2019-08-23August 08, 192019-08-09$0.21
2019-05-24May 09, 192019-05-10$0.20
2019-02-22February 07, 192019-02-08$0.20
2018-11-23November 08, 182018-11-09$0.18
2018-08-24August 09, 182018-08-10$0.18
2018-05-25May 10, 182018-05-11$0.17
2018-02-23February 08, 182018-02-09$0.17
2017-11-20November 03, 172017-11-06$0.15
2017-08-18August 02, 172017-08-04$0.15
2017-05-19May 03, 172017-05-05$0.15
2017-02-10January 30, 172017-02-01$0.40
2016-11-18November 02, 162016-11-04$0.14
2016-08-19August 03, 162016-08-05$0.14
2016-05-13April 27, 162016-04-29$0.14
2016-02-12January 28, 162016-02-01$0.14
2015-11-20November 04, 152015-11-06$0.13
2015-08-21August 05, 152015-08-07$0.13
2015-05-29May 12, 152015-05-14$0.13
2015-02-16January 29, 152015-02-02$0.13
2014-10-17October 01, 142014-10-03$0.15
2014-07-18July 01, 142014-07-03$0.11
2014-04-18April 02, 142014-04-04$0.10
2014-01-17December 31, 132014-01-03$0.10
2013-10-18October 02, 132013-10-04$0.10
2013-07-19July 02, 132013-07-05$0.09
2013-04-19April 03, 132013-04-05$0.09
2012-12-31December 24, 122012-12-27$0.08
2012-10-19October 03, 122012-10-05$0.08
2012-07-19July 02, 122012-07-05$0.08
2012-04-20April 03, 122012-04-06$0.08
2012-01-13December 28, 112011-12-30$0.08
2011-10-21October 05, 112011-10-07$0.06
2011-07-22July 06, 112011-07-08$0.06
2011-04-22April 06, 112011-04-08$0.06
2011-01-14December 29, 102010-12-31$0.06
2010-10-22October 06, 102010-10-08$0.05
2010-07-23July 07, 102010-07-09$0.05
2010-04-16March 30, 102010-04-02$0.05
2010-01-15December 30, 092010-01-04$0.05
2009-10-23October 07, 092009-10-09$0.05
2009-07-24July 08, 092009-07-10$0.05
2009-04-24April 07, 092009-04-10$0.05
2009-01-16December 30, 082009-01-02$0.05
2008-10-17October 01, 082008-10-03$0.21
2008-07-25July 09, 082008-07-11$0.21
2008-04-18April 02, 082008-04-04$0.21
2008-01-11December 26, 072007-12-28$0.21
2007-10-19October 03, 072007-10-05$0.21
2007-07-20July 03, 072007-07-06$0.21
2007-04-20April 03, 072007-04-06$0.20
2007-01-12December 27, 062006-12-29$0.20
2006-10-20October 04, 062006-10-06$0.20
2006-07-14June 28, 062006-06-30$0.20
2006-04-14March 29, 062006-03-31$0.20
2006-01-13December 28, 052005-12-30$0.20
2005-10-21October 05, 052005-10-07$0.20
2005-07-15June 29, 052005-07-01$0.20
2005-04-15March 30, 052005-04-01$0.19
2005-01-14December 29, 042004-12-31$0.21
2004-10-22October 06, 042004-10-08$0.21
2004-07-23July 07, 042004-07-09$0.21
2004-04-16March 31, 042004-04-02$0.20
2004-01-23January 07, 042004-01-09$0.22
2003-10-17October 01, 032003-10-03$0.22
2003-07-18July 02, 032003-07-07$0.22
2003-04-18April 02, 032003-04-04$0.21
2003-01-17December 31, 022003-01-03$0.23
2002-10-18October 02, 022002-10-04$0.23
2002-07-19July 02, 022002-07-05$0.23
2002-04-26April 03, 022002-04-05$0.22
N/AFebruary 06, 02N/A$0.24
2002-01-18December 26, 012001-12-28$0.24
2001-10-26October 03, 012001-10-05$0.24
2001-07-27July 03, 012001-07-06$0.24
2001-04-27April 04, 012001-04-06$0.23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WaFd, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much WaFd, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has WaFd, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for WaFd, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is WaFd, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing WaFd, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can WaFd, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing WaFd, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider WaFd, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include WaFd, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.