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WaFd (WAFD) investor relations material
WaFd Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Net income for Q1 2026 was $64.2 million, up 6% sequentially and 36% year-over-year, with diluted EPS at $0.79, a 10% increase from the previous quarter and 46% higher than Q1 2025.
Return on tangible common equity was 10.6%, and return on average assets was 0.96%.
EPS growth was driven by stable margins, higher non-interest income, lower expenses, and share repurchases at 0.99x tangible book value.
Strategic focus is on growing non-interest-bearing deposits and expanding business banking, aiming for 20% of total deposits by 2030 (currently 12.6%).
Wealth management launched, reaching $400 million in AUM by quarter-end, targeting $1 billion in two years.
Financial highlights
Net interest income was $171 million, up $1.2 million from the prior quarter; net interest margin was 2.7%, nearly flat sequentially.
Non-interest income increased by $2 million to $20.3 million, aided by a $3.2 million gain on a branch sale.
Non-interest expense decreased by $1.3 million, mainly from lower compensation and technology costs.
Efficiency ratio improved to 55.25% from 56.82% last quarter.
Loans receivable decreased $240 million, mainly from inactive loan types; active loan originations were $1.1 billion.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects stronger loan production in coming months, citing increased client inquiries.
Expect continued margin pressure from additional mortgage-backed securities purchases, but net interest income should rise.
Short-term goal to reach a 3% net interest margin within two years, assuming one to two rate cuts.
Active loan portfolio growth targeted at 6%-10% for fiscal 2026, rising to 8%-12% in 2027.
Lending pipeline up 28% sequentially to $3.2 billion.
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