WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 38,400 shares, a growth of 258.9% from the August 31st total of 10,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 18,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 18,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days.
WaFd Stock Performance
WAFDP opened at $16.55 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $16.63 and its 200 day moving average is $16.27. WaFd has a fifty-two week low of $15.25 and a fifty-two week high of $19.49.
WaFd Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 30th will be given a $0.3047 dividend. This represents a $1.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 30th.
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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