NASDAQ:WAFD · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.20 today
Vol 0.44M · Avg 0.63M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of WaFd, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WAFD returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
7.4%
avg 8.9%
ROIC
4.3%
avg 4.3%
ROA
0.8%
avg 1.1%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 7.4% versus its period average of 8.9%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brent J. Beardall | President, Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman | $2.26M | — | 55 | $366,891.50 | 0.50% |
Ryan Mauer | Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer | $910,597.00 | — | 55 | $126,740.00 | 0.17% |
Kim E. Robison | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $906,210.00 | — | 56 | $116,099.00 | 0.16% |
Kelli J. Holz | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $899,325.00 | — | 57 | $114,027.00 | 0.15% |
Cathy E. Cooper | Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer & Corporate Secretary | $890,317.00 | — | 60 | $94,755.00 | 0.13% |
Keith D. Taylor | Senior Vice President of Corporate Real Estate and Treasurer | — | — | — | $284,081.00 | 0.38% |
Brad Goode | Chief of Communications, Marketing & Community Relations and Senior Vice President | — | — | — | — | — |
Robert C. Zirk | Senior Vice President & Controller | — | — | — | $52,361.00 | 0.07% |
Lisa King | Senior Vice President of Human Resources | — | — | — | — | — |
Blayne Sanden | Senior Vice President & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | 49 | $5,087.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
2
$100,200.00
Sells
3
$986,977.84
Net Sentiment
$886,777.84
Net selling
Most Active
BEARDALL BRENT J
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 2 buys worth $100,200.00 and 3 sells worth $986,977.84 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $886,777.84. BEARDALL BRENT J was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +9.0% | +6.1% (12yr)3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -1.5% | +2.9% (12yr)3 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +5.1% | +4.6% (12yr)3 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +4.9% | -0.5% (12yr)3 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +9.0% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +6.1% (12yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WAFD?
WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Brent J. Beardall, President, Chief Executive Officer & Vice Chairman.
Are WAFD insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $10.50M.
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