Washington Federal (WAFD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
WAFD Stock Forecast
Washington Federal stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $38.00 (represents a 2.26% upside from WAFD’s last price of $37.16) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 2 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
WAFD Price Target
The average price target for Washington Federal (WAFD) is $38.00 based on 1-year price targets from 2 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $41.00 to $35.00. This represents a potential 2.26% upside from WAFD's last price of $37.16.
WAFD Analyst Ratings
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Washington Federal's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for WAFD stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 0 'Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Hold' (100.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Washington Federal Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Jeff Rulis | D.A. Davidson | $41.00 | $34.29 | 19.57% | 10.33% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Matthew Clark | Piper Sandler | $35.00 | $34.11 | 2.61% | -5.81% |
| May 20, 2024 | Matthew Clark | Piper Sandler | $31.00 | $30.04 | 3.20% | -16.58% |
The latest Washington Federal stock forecast, released on Oct 21, 2024 by Jeff Rulis from D.A. Davidson, set a price target of $41.00, which represents a 19.57% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($34.29), and a 10.33% increase from WAFD last price ($37.16).
Washington Federal Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Price Target | $38.00 | $38.00 | $35.67 |
| Last Closing Price | $37.16 | $37.16 | $37.16 |
| Upside/Downside | 2.26% | 2.26% | -4.01% |
In the current month, the average price target of Washington Federal stock is $38.00, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 2.26% increase as opposed to Washington Federal's last price of $37.16. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 6.53% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Stephens | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| May 20, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
Washington Federal's last stock rating was published by Piper Sandler on Oct 21, 2024. The company gave WAFD a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Washington Federal Financial Forecast
Washington Federal Revenue Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $18.21M | $177.80M | $183.19M | $184.91M | $196.71M | $187.61M | $169.74M | $150.88M | $153.38M | $151.95M | $141.66M | $152.33M | $133.94M | $127.00M | $130.43M | $147.69M | $165.18M | $135.96M | $136.06M |
| Avg Forecast | $217.82M | $214.03M | $210.48M | $209.63M | $206.63M | $198.29M | $191.17M | $187.37M | $193.81M | $185.92M | $170.74M | $180.45M | $199.20M | $184.80M | $200.20M | $193.67M | $171.30M | $157.80M | $150.77M | $147.70M | $143.90M | $136.97M | $134.43M | $125.87M | $133.37M | $132.67M | $131.72M | $133.23M | $136.43M | $133.60M |
| High Forecast | $219.68M | $215.85M | $212.28M | $211.42M | $208.39M | $199.98M | $191.90M | $188.25M | $194.47M | $187.50M | $170.75M | $181.99M | $200.90M | $186.37M | $201.91M | $195.32M | $171.30M | $157.80M | $150.77M | $147.70M | $143.90M | $136.97M | $134.43M | $125.87M | $133.37M | $132.67M | $131.72M | $133.23M | $136.43M | $133.60M |
| Low Forecast | $215.55M | $211.80M | $208.29M | $207.45M | $204.48M | $196.22M | $190.44M | $186.49M | $193.15M | $183.98M | $170.74M | $178.57M | $197.12M | $182.87M | $198.11M | $191.65M | $171.30M | $157.80M | $150.77M | $147.70M | $143.90M | $136.97M | $134.43M | $125.87M | $133.37M | $132.67M | $131.72M | $133.23M | $136.43M | $133.60M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.10% | 0.89% | 0.99% | 0.92% | 1.02% | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.03% | 1.13% | 1.06% | 0.95% | 0.98% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Washington Federal's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $170.74M, with a low forecast of $170.74M, and a high forecast of $170.75M. WAFD's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 837.42% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $18.21M (Dec 23).
Washington Federal EBITDA Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $71.69M | $59.12M | $183.27M | $164.84M | $99.89M | $95.00M | $112.53M | $101.88M | $87.51M | $92.00M | $68.59M | $106.92M | $86.04M | $88.20M | $102.51M | $75.45M | $143.95M | $125.05M | $121.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $106.44M | $104.58M | $102.85M | $102.44M | $100.97M | $96.89M | $93.41M | $91.56M | $94.71M | $90.85M | $95.24M | $88.18M | $97.34M | $90.30M | $86.58M | $93.48M | $83.70M | $77.11M | $78.71M | $72.17M | $70.32M | $66.93M | $91.64M | $61.50M | $65.17M | $64.83M | $79.80M | $65.10M | $66.66M | $65.28M |
| High Forecast | $107.35M | $105.48M | $103.73M | $103.31M | $101.83M | $97.72M | $93.77M | $91.99M | $95.03M | $91.62M | $114.29M | $88.93M | $98.17M | $91.07M | $103.90M | $112.17M | $83.70M | $77.11M | $94.45M | $72.17M | $70.32M | $66.93M | $109.97M | $61.50M | $65.17M | $64.83M | $95.76M | $65.10M | $66.66M | $65.28M |
| Low Forecast | $105.33M | $103.49M | $101.78M | $101.37M | $99.92M | $95.88M | $93.06M | $91.13M | $94.38M | $89.90M | $76.19M | $87.26M | $96.32M | $89.36M | $69.26M | $74.78M | $83.70M | $77.11M | $62.97M | $72.17M | $70.32M | $66.93M | $73.31M | $61.50M | $65.17M | $64.83M | $63.84M | $65.10M | $66.66M | $65.28M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.81% | 0.61% | 2.03% | 1.90% | 1.07% | 1.13% | 1.46% | 1.29% | 1.21% | 1.31% | 1.02% | 1.17% | 1.40% | 1.35% | 1.58% | 0.95% | 2.21% | 1.88% | 1.85% |
1 analysts predict WAFD's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $95.24M, with a high of $114.29M and a low of $76.19M. This is 32.85% upper than Washington Federal's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $71.69M.
Washington Federal Net Income Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $58.45M | $50.21M | $61.77M | $65.93M | $79.51M | $73.39M | $63.30M | $49.36M | $50.28M | $52.37M | $47.42M | $44.87M | $38.95M | $34.34M | $34.85M | $37.95M | $65.70M | $52.36M | $53.85M |
| Avg Forecast | $73.49M | $70.78M | $68.07M | $66.98M | $64.68M | $58.98M | $54.91M | $52.88M | $57.15M | $49.59M | $59.72M | $62.85M | $74.03M | $76.20M | $54.29M | $53.71M | $73.80M | $63.22M | $49.36M | $56.70M | $51.28M | $41.78M | $38.46M | $34.19M | $33.91M | $31.13M | $40.14M | $48.29M | $53.11M | $51.89M |
| High Forecast | $74.30M | $71.56M | $68.82M | $67.72M | $65.39M | $59.63M | $55.72M | $54.41M | $57.66M | $50.14M | $71.67M | $75.07M | $74.85M | $77.05M | $65.15M | $64.45M | $73.80M | $63.22M | $59.23M | $56.70M | $51.28M | $41.78M | $46.15M | $34.19M | $33.91M | $31.13M | $48.17M | $48.29M | $53.11M | $51.89M |
| Low Forecast | $72.49M | $69.82M | $67.14M | $66.07M | $63.80M | $58.18M | $54.11M | $52.11M | $56.64M | $48.92M | $47.78M | $52.37M | $73.03M | $75.17M | $43.44M | $42.96M | $73.80M | $63.22M | $39.49M | $56.70M | $51.28M | $41.78M | $30.77M | $34.19M | $33.91M | $31.13M | $32.11M | $48.29M | $53.11M | $51.89M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.93% | 0.68% | 0.81% | 1.21% | 1.48% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.89% | 1.02% | 1.13% | 1.17% | 1.14% | 1.01% | 1.12% | 0.95% | 1.36% | 0.99% | 1.04% |
Washington Federal's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $59.72M, with a range of $47.78M to $71.67M. WAFD's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 2.18% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $58.45M (Dec 23).
Washington Federal SG&A Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $52.56M | $55.81M | $55.44M | $52.74M | $53.53M | $50.17M | $49.22M | $66.67M | $64.27M | $62.21M | $62.48M | $62.75M | $56.52M | $54.97M | $56.48M | $60.48M | $50.72M | $50.70M |
| Avg Forecast | $64.65M | $63.52M | $62.47M | $62.22M | $61.33M | $58.85M | $56.74M | $55.61M | $57.52M | $55.18M | $79.84M | $53.56M | $59.12M | $54.85M | $72.58M | $71.21M | $50.84M | $46.83M | $65.98M | $43.84M | $42.71M | $40.65M | $53.56M | $37.36M | $39.58M | $39.38M | $59.74M | $39.54M | $40.49M | $39.65M |
| High Forecast | $65.20M | $64.06M | $63.00M | $62.75M | $61.85M | $59.35M | $56.95M | $55.87M | $57.72M | $55.65M | $95.80M | $54.01M | $59.63M | $55.32M | $87.09M | $85.45M | $50.84M | $46.83M | $79.18M | $43.84M | $42.71M | $40.65M | $64.27M | $37.36M | $39.58M | $39.38M | $71.69M | $39.54M | $40.49M | $39.65M |
| Low Forecast | $63.98M | $62.86M | $61.82M | $61.57M | $60.69M | $58.24M | $56.52M | $55.35M | $57.33M | $54.61M | $63.87M | $53.00M | $58.51M | $54.28M | $58.06M | $56.97M | $50.84M | $46.83M | $52.78M | $43.84M | $42.71M | $40.65M | $42.85M | $37.36M | $39.58M | $39.38M | $47.80M | $39.54M | $40.49M | $39.65M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.89% | 1.02% | 0.76% | 0.74% | 1.05% | 1.07% | 0.75% | 1.52% | 1.50% | 1.53% | 1.17% | 1.68% | 1.43% | 1.40% | 0.95% | 1.53% | 1.25% | 1.28% |
Washington Federal's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $53.56M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $53.00M to $54.01M. The forecast indicates a 1.89% rise compared to WAFD last annual SG&A of $52.56M (Sep 23).
Washington Federal EPS Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.91 | $0.72 | $0.89 | $0.95 | $1.16 | $1.07 | $0.91 | $0.70 | $0.77 | $0.72 | $0.61 | $0.56 | $0.51 | $0.45 | $0.46 | $0.49 | $0.84 | $0.66 | $0.67 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.90 | $0.87 | $0.84 | $0.82 | $0.80 | $0.72 | $0.68 | $0.65 | $0.70 | $0.61 | $0.40 | $0.77 | $0.91 | $0.94 | $1.07 | $1.09 | $0.91 | $0.78 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.63 | $0.51 | $0.49 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.52 | $0.59 | $0.65 | $0.64 |
| High Forecast | $0.91 | $0.88 | $0.85 | $0.83 | $0.80 | $0.73 | $0.68 | $0.67 | $0.71 | $0.62 | $0.40 | $0.92 | $0.92 | $0.95 | $1.09 | $1.11 | $0.91 | $0.78 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.63 | $0.51 | $0.49 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.52 | $0.59 | $0.65 | $0.64 |
| Low Forecast | $0.89 | $0.86 | $0.83 | $0.81 | $0.78 | $0.72 | $0.67 | $0.64 | $0.70 | $0.60 | $0.40 | $0.64 | $0.90 | $0.92 | $1.06 | $1.08 | $0.91 | $0.78 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.63 | $0.51 | $0.49 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.52 | $0.59 | $0.65 | $0.64 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.18% | 0.79% | 0.95% | 0.89% | 1.06% | 1.18% | 1.17% | 1.00% | 1.11% | 1.14% | 1.19% | 1.15% | 1.21% | 1.08% | 1.20% | 0.95% | 1.42% | 1.01% | 1.05% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Washington Federal's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.40, with a low estimate of $0.40 and a high estimate of $0.40. This represents a -55.77% decrease compared to WAFD previous annual EPS of $0.91 (Dec 23).
Washington Federal Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMBC | Southern Missouri Bancorp | $66.13 | $69.00 | 4.34% | Buy |
| WAFD | Washington Federal | $37.16 | $38.00 | 2.26% | Hold |
| THFF | First Financial | $49.48 | $50.00 | 1.05% | Buy |
| GSBC | Great Southern Bancorp | $63.59 | $62.00 | -2.50% | Hold |
| SRCE | 1st Source | $66.01 | $61.00 | -7.59% | Hold |
| FMBH | First Mid Bancshares | $42.13 | $38.00 | -9.80% | Buy |
| BSRR | Sierra Bancorp | $32.17 | $25.33 | -21.26% | Hold |
| ISTR | Investar | $23.66 | $13.50 | -42.94% | Buy |