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WaFd Preferred Shares Yield Exceeds 7.5% Amid Market Activity

In trading news, WaFd Inc's preferred stock yields over 7.5% with shares at $16.23. The stock is trading at a significant discount, raising investor interest in potential future dividend payments.

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AI Rating:   6
Earnings and Financial Metrics
The report does not provide specific information regarding Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue Growth, Net Income, Profit Margins, Free Cash Flow (FCF), or Return on Equity (ROE). However, the analysis of the preferred stock's yield is noteworthy. The preferred shares are yielding more than 7.5% based on their quarterly dividend of $1.2188, which is significantly above the average yield of 6.55% within the 'Financial' preferred stock category.

The mention of the shares trading at a 34.40% discount to its liquidation preference amount, compared to the average discount of 8.87% in the same category, indicates a notable decrease in market confidence or potential risk associated with these shares. Since the shares are non-cumulative, this adds an additional layer of risk—should the company miss any dividend payments, it is not obligated to make up the missed payments before resuming payments on common stock. For investors, the choice to invest in such stocks must weigh the attraction of high yields against the inherent risks of non-cumulative payments.

Overall, the trading activity of the preferred shares and the common shares of WaFd is showing slight positive movement (1.1% and 1.7%, respectively), which may indicate moderate investor interest as the market processes the valuation dynamics described. However, the substantial discount and non-cumulative nature of the stock's dividends require careful consideration by potential investors.
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