Keefe Bruyette & Woods Comments On Washington Federal Earnings

Washington Federal WFSL reported fiscal 1Q earnings of $0.22 per share, in line with the consensus and five cents above Keefe Bruyette & Woods estimate. Relative to KBW's forecast, spread income was light by $0.01, expenses beat by $0.01, and the provision expense beat by $0.05 per share. KBW has a PT of $21 and an Outperform rating on WFSL WFSL closed Thursday at $17.39