Independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Meeting calendar
WAFD · Annual meeting · Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Wafd Inc
4 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of four directors, advisory Say-on-Pay on executive compensation, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as WaFd, Inc.'s independent auditors.
Market cap
$2.8B
1Y TSR
+29.6%
Board grade
C
Record date
Nov 28, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 3, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect four directors for a three-year term ending in 2029, or until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on the Compensation of WaFd, Inc.’s Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORThe advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.
- 3
Proposal 3: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Auditors
ManagementBoard: FORThe ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Nmi Holdings Inc (NMIH)Mcgrath Rentcorp (MGRC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Altria Group Inc (MO)Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc (SEI)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.9% | 8,059,296 | $253M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 4,820,545 | $151M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 6.4% | 4,760,085 | $149M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.7% | 4,215,623 | $132M |
| 5 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 4.8% | 3,574,574 | $114M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.6% | 3,427,275 | $108M |
| 7 | FULLER THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 4.4% | 3,254,587 | $102M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 2,283,712 | $72M |
| 9 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 3.0% | 2,210,347 | $69M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.3% | 1,681,861 | $53M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Wafd Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Wafd Inc (WAFD) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Wafd Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Wafd Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, November 28, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Wafd Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Wafd Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Wafd Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Wafd Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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