Vanguard Group Inc. Reduces Stake in WaFd, Inc.

The investment firm cut its holdings in the bank's stock by 3% in the third quarter.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:15am

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Vanguard Group Inc. reduced its stake in WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) by 3.0% in the third quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 9,051,670 shares of the bank's stock, representing about 11.49% ownership.

Why it matters

As a major institutional investor, Vanguard's moves can signal broader market sentiment and trends. The reduction in its WaFd holdings may indicate a shift in investor outlook on the bank's performance or the broader financial sector.

The details

Vanguard sold 276,555 shares of WaFd during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 9,051,670 shares. The firm remains the largest institutional shareholder of the bank, owning about 11.49% of outstanding shares.

  • Vanguard reduced its WaFd stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Vanguard Group Inc.

A major investment management firm that is one of the largest institutional investors in the world, overseeing trillions in assets.

WaFd, Inc.

A publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington that provides banking and financial services through its subsidiary WaFd Bank.

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The takeaway

Vanguard's reduction in its WaFd holdings could signal broader market uncertainty about the bank's outlook, though the firm remains a major shareholder. Investors will be watching to see if other large institutions follow suit or if Vanguard continues to adjust its position in the coming quarters.