How Strong Earnings Will Impact WaFd (WAFD) Investors

WaFd reported fourth quarter 2026 net interest income of US$182.35 million and net income of US$59.99 million, with full year net interest income of US$712.37 million and net income of US$255.87 million, alongside a sharp rise in quarterly net charge offs to US$39.2 million. The bank combined strong earnings per share from continuing operations, at US$0.76 for the quarter and US$3.21 for the year, with heavier credit costs and merger related spending, giving investors a mixed picture of...