WaFd, Inc (NASDAQ:WAFDP – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 49,400 shares, a growth of 231.5% from the December 15th total of 14,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 21,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 days.
WaFd Stock Up 2.8 %
Shares of NASDAQ:WAFDP opened at $16.89 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $17.60 and its 200 day moving average is $17.52. WaFd has a 12-month low of $14.38 and a 12-month high of $19.75.
WaFd Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.3047 per share. This represents a $1.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.22%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st.
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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