Washington Federal, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD) reported Q4 EPS of $0.41, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.38.

Chairman, President & CEO Roy M. Whitehead commented, "It was another great year for the Company. Deposits increased by $1.6 billion, supported by the acquisition of seventy-four branches. Loan growth, deposit mix improvement, and strengthening asset quality were all positive trends during the year that we expect to continue. In addition, there are good opportunities to manage costs lower over time. The Company enters the new fiscal year with good momentum and a positive outlook regarding its future prospects."

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