Washington Federal, Inc. (WAFD) Stock Forecast
WAFD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $34.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $28.82 – $39.32
WAFD analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WAFD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WAFD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Dec '26) | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.75 | −5.3% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.83 | +2.4% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.55 | $3.55 | $3.55 | $3.24 | +9.6% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.03 | $3.90 | $4.15 | $3.55 | +13.4% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WAFD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Dec '26) | $200.7M | $200.7M | $200.7M | +4.9% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $520.5M | $520.5M | $520.5M | +163.7% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.83B | $1.83B | $1.83B | +124.4% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.25B | $2.25B | $2.25B | +23.0% | 2 |
WAFD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WAFD revenue: reported and forecast
WAFD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Dec '26) | $0.87 | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.83 | $0.71 | −18.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $0.83 | $0.81 | $0.86 | $0.85 | $0.85 | +2.0% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.48 | $3.36 | $3.60 | $3.51 | $3.55 | +2.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $0.00 | $3.45 | $4.15 | $3.90 | $4.03 | — | 0 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WAFD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WAFD beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from WAFD
4 analysts cover Washington Federal; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $34.25, 17.5% above the latest close of $29.15. Analysts expect earnings of $3.55 per share for FY2027, +9.6% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $4.03 per share on revenue of $2.2 billion. Washington Federal beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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WAFD forecast FAQ
What is Washington Federal's price target?
The average analyst price target for Washington Federal is $34.25, 17.5% above the latest close of $29.15.
Is Washington Federal a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Washington Federal, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Washington Federal's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.55 per share for FY2027 (range $3.55 to $3.55); for FY2028 the estimate is $4.03.
What is Washington Federal's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $1.8 billion, growth of 124.4%; for FY2028 it is $2.2 billion.
Does Washington Federal usually beat earnings estimates?
Washington Federal reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.