American Century Companies Inc. Boosts Stake in WaFd, Inc.

The institutional investor now owns approximately 2.64% of the bank's stock.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) by 2.0% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 2,077,059 shares of the bank's stock, worth approximately $62.9 million.

Why it matters

This investment by a major institutional investor signals confidence in WaFd's financial performance and growth potential. As a regional bank serving the Western U.S., WaFd's performance is an indicator of economic conditions in the region.

The details

According to the filing, American Century Companies Inc. bought an additional 40,569 shares of WaFd during the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to approximately 2.64% of the bank's outstanding stock. WaFd, headquartered in Seattle, provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals, small businesses, and commercial clients across the Western United States.

  • The share acquisition occurred during the third quarter of the year.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An institutional investment management firm that owns a 2.64% stake in WaFd, Inc.

WaFd, Inc.

A publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington that provides banking and financial services across the Western United States.

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The takeaway

This investment by a major institutional investor underscores the market's confidence in WaFd's financial stability and growth prospects as a regional bank serving the Western U.S. economy.