WaFd Bank Targets 29% EPS Accretion in EverBank Acquisition Deal

Key Facts

1WaFd is targeting a 29% EPS accretion from the EverBank acquisition deal.

2The acquisition deal is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2027.

WaFd Bank is targeting a 29% increase in earnings per share as a result of its acquisition of EverBank. Seeking Alpha reported that the acquisition deal is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2027.

The bank outlined these economic targets to highlight the long-term profitability and integration benefits of the merger. This follows a period of growth for the institution, as management noted that earnings per share for the 2026 fiscal year rose 22% over the prior year.