WFSLW (Washington Federal) Cash Flow from Operations: $255.25 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WFSLW Washington Federal Inc WFSLW
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What is Washington Federal Cash Flow from Operations?

Washington Federal WFSLW 63 Cash Flow from Operations is $255.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WFSLW with a GF Score™ of 63/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Washington Federal's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $65.55 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $8.58 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $-2.16 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $0.00 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $3.44 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $3.96 Mil. In all, Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.38 Mil.


Washington Federal  (NAS:WFSLW) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Washington Federal's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65.55 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Washington Federal's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.58 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Washington Federal's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.16 Mil. It means Washington Federal's working capital declined by $2.16 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Washington Federal's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Washington Federal's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Washington Federal's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Washington Federal's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.44 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Washington Federal's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.96 Mil.


Washington Federal Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Washington Federal Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Washington Federal Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Washington Federal Annual Data
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Washington Federal Quarterly Data
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Washington Federal Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $255.25 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $255.25 Mil mean?
Washington Federal (WFSLW) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $255.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Washington Federal and its competitors.
Is Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Washington Federal's current Cash Flow from Operations is $255.25 Mil. Overall, Washington Federal has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations compare to FRME and CUBI?
Washington Federal's Cash Flow from Operations of $255.25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Washington Federal and its competitors. Washington Federal's current Cash Flow from Operations is $255.25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Federal stock overvalued right now?
Washington Federal (WFSLW) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of $255.25 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $255.25 Mil. Washington Federal's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Washington Federal (WFSLW), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $255.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Washington Federal Business Description

Address 425 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, USA, 98101
WaFd Inc is engaged in providing lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services to consumers, mid-sized to large businesses, and owners and developers of commercial real estate. Through the WaFd Bank, it is involved in accepting deposits from the general public and investing these funds in loans of various types, including first-lien mortgages on single-family dwellings, construction loans, land acquisition and development loans among others. The Bank also invests in certain United States government and agency obligations along with other investments and also performs insurance brokerage activities. Geographically, it operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, California and Texas.
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