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WaFd Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary16 Jan, 2026

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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WaFd Inc., also known as Washington Federal, Inc., is a bank holding company that operates through its primary subsidiary, Washington Federal Bank. The company provides a wide range of financial services, including personal and commercial banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management. WaFd offers traditional banking products such as savings accounts, checking accounts, and loans to individuals and businesses. In addition to its core banking services, the company focuses on delivering personalized financial solutions to meet the needs of its clients across various markets in the western United States. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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