WAFD
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- WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) is the Signal52 Pick of the Day for 2026-04-20.
- The engine scored it 85/100 confidence.
- Setup type: momentum breakout.
- Selection is as of the 2026-04-20 market close; performance is tracked on the public track record.
Executive Summary
WaFd (WAFD) has ignited a powerful momentum breakout following a stellar Q2 earnings beat of $0.82 to $0.83 per share that topped analyst estimates. The true catalyst driving the surge is the bank's first quarter of net loan growth in over a year, highlighted by a 12% annualized expansion in its active loan portfolio. This fundamental inflection point aligns perfectly with the current EARNINGS-driven RISK_ON regime, where investors are aggressively rewarding financial sector strength and corporate execution.
The breakout is heavily validated by exceptional volume at 1.9x the 20-day average, with the stock consolidating a massive +13.3% monthly gain just -0.1% shy of its 52-week high.
| Date | Ticker | Entry | Last | Gain/Loss | 7d | 30d | 60d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | WAFD | $35.24 | $35.20 | -0.11% | — | — | — |
| 2026-04-16 | WABC | $53.71 | $52.91 | -1.49% | — | — | — |
| 2026-04-15 | ASND | $241.71 | $245.38 | +1.52% | — | — | — |
| 2026-04-13 | ASND | $248.55 | $245.38 | -1.28% | -1.28% | — | — |
| 2026-04-10 | DBRG | $15.55 | $15.59 | +0.26% | +0.26% | — | — |
| 2026-04-09 | PKBK | $29.80 | $30.38 | +1.95% | -1.58% | — | — |
| 2026-04-08 | PKBK | $29.15 | $30.38 | +4.22% | +1.23% | — | — |
| 2026-04-07 | FOLD | $14.47 | $14.46 | -0.07% | -0.07% | — | — |
| 2026-04-06 | ROL | $54.13 | $54.90 | +1.42% | +0.98% | — | — |
| 2026-04-02 | DAR | $64.65 | $59.08 | -8.62% | -5.12% | — | — |