Heritage Financial (HFWA) Stock Overview
Operates as the bank holding company for Heritage Bank that provides various financial services to small and medium sized businesses and its owners in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$28.34 |
| 52 Week High | US$28.98 |
| 52 Week Low | US$21.32 |
| Beta | 0.51 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.98% |
| 3 Month Change | 12.28% |
| 1 Year Change | 19.03% |
| 3 Year Change | 62.13% |
| 5 Year Change | 3.92% |
| Change since IPO | 124.58% |
Recent News & Updates
HFWA: Future Returns Will Depend On Credit Costs And P/E Rerating
Heritage Financial's analyst price target has been reduced by $2, as analysts factor in updated views reflected in recent Street research while keeping key valuation assumptions broadly unchanged. What's in the News Heritage Financial Corporation reported net charge offs of $552,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $299,000 for the same quarter a year earlier, according to a recent key developments filing.HFWA: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Profitability And P/E ReRating
Analysts have reduced their price target on Heritage Financial by $0.40 to $30.60, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin, and future P/E feed into the revised price target for Heritage Financial.HFWA: Future Returns Will Depend On Earnings Supporting A Higher P/E
Narrative update on Heritage Financial The analyst price target for Heritage Financial has moved slightly higher to $31.00, with analysts pointing to updated views on fair value, profit margins and forward P/E assumptions as they refine their models following recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research on Heritage Financial has featured several recent price target changes, including both increases and a reduction, as analysts update their assumptions on fair value, profit margins and P/E multiples.Recent updates
HFWA: Future Returns Will Depend On Credit Costs And P/E Rerating
Heritage Financial's analyst price target has been reduced by $2, as analysts factor in updated views reflected in recent Street research while keeping key valuation assumptions broadly unchanged. What's in the News Heritage Financial Corporation reported net charge offs of $552,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $299,000 for the same quarter a year earlier, according to a recent key developments filing.HFWA: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Profitability And P/E ReRating
Analysts have reduced their price target on Heritage Financial by $0.40 to $30.60, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin, and future P/E feed into the revised price target for Heritage Financial.HFWA: Future Returns Will Depend On Earnings Supporting A Higher P/E
Narrative update on Heritage Financial The analyst price target for Heritage Financial has moved slightly higher to $31.00, with analysts pointing to updated views on fair value, profit margins and forward P/E assumptions as they refine their models following recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research on Heritage Financial has featured several recent price target changes, including both increases and a reduction, as analysts update their assumptions on fair value, profit margins and P/E multiples.HFWA: Future Upside Will Rely On Earnings Supporting A Higher P/E Multiple
Heritage Financial's analyst price target has been reduced by $0.60 as analysts adjust their outlook in light of recent research updates and modest changes to fair value and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Heritage Financial has centered on a series of price target revisions, with several bullish analysts lifting their targets by $2 to $3 and more cautious voices trimming theirs by about $1.HFWA: Future Upside Will Depend On Earnings Power Supporting Higher P/E
Analyst price targets on Heritage Financial have increased by $2 to $3, with firms citing updated views on valuation and earnings power as key reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on Heritage Financial point to a cluster of higher price targets, with analysts updating their views on valuation and earnings power.HFWA: Future Upside Will Rely On Higher P/E Confidence Holding
Heritage Financial's consensus analyst price target has increased by a few dollars per share, as several firms raised their targets in recent research, with analysts attributing the change to updated P/E assumptions and revised views on the company’s earnings profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around modest price target increases, with several firms adjusting their models by US$2 to US$3 per share after revisiting P/E assumptions and earnings expectations for Heritage Financial.HFWA: Future Upside Will Hinge On Successful Olympic Bancorp Merger
The analyst price target for Heritage Financial has been adjusted slightly to $31.40. Analysts attribute the change to updated fair value estimates, a refined P/E assumption, and modest tweaks to margin expectations.HFWA: Higher Fair Value Will Depend On Successful Olympic Bancorp Merger
Analysts have raised their price target on Heritage Financial by about $1.55 to $31.75, reflecting updated assumptions related to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Heritage Financial has centered on refreshed price targets and updated models, with analysts revisiting their views on fair value, earnings power, and risk.HFWA: Raised Fair Value Will Rely On Executing Planned Merger
Analysts have lifted their price target on Heritage Financial to US$30.20 from US$28.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on how the new US$30.20 price target lines up with Heritage Financial’s earnings power, risk profile, and potential execution on its business plans.Heritage Financial's (NASDAQ:HFWA) Dividend Will Be $0.24
The board of Heritage Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HFWA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 20th of...Heritage Financial Q1: Still Sitting On The Sidelines
Summary Despite a 39.8% stock increase, I maintain a "Hold" rating on Heritage Financial Corporation shares due to high uninsured deposit exposure and mediocre asset quality. Q1 2025 showed revenue and earnings growth, but fell short of analysts' expectations, causing a 1.5% drop in share price. Heritage Financial's balance sheet shows rising deposits and reduced debt, but office asset exposure and high vacancy rates are concerning. HFWA stock trades at a higher P/E multiple than preferred, and asset quality metrics fall below my thresholds, making it a mediocre investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaHeritage Financial Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Heritage Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HFWA ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking...
Expanding Loan Operations And Strategic Balance Sheet Management Set To Boost Earnings Growth
Heritage Financial's strategic focus on expanding loans and deposits aims to boost its asset base and net interest income.Heritage Financial's (NASDAQ:HFWA) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.23
Heritage Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HFWA ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Shareholder Returns
| HFWA | US Banks | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.4% | 3.3% | -3.3% |
| 1Y | 19.0% | 21.5% | 22.3% |
Return vs Industry: HFWA underperformed the US Banks industry which returned 20.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HFWA underperformed the US Market which returned 22.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HFWA volatility | |
|---|---|
| HFWA Average Weekly Movement | 3.4% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 3.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: HFWA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HFWA's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 744 | Bryan McDonald | www.hf-wa.com |
Heritage Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Heritage Bank that provides various financial services to small and medium sized businesses and its owners in the United States. It accepts various deposit products, such as noninterest demand deposits, interest bearing demand deposits, money market accounts, savings accounts, personal checking accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company also offers commercial business loans, including lines of credit, term equipment financing and term owner-occupied, and non-owner occupied CRE loans; real estate construction and land development loans, as well as residential construction loans, and commercial and multifamily construction loans; residential real estate loans; and originate loans that are guaranteed by the U.S. SBA, and secured and unsecured consumer loans and lines of credit.
Heritage Financial Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| HFWA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.15b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$72.57m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$265.58m |
Is HFWA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HFWA income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$265.58m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$265.58m |
| Other Expenses | US$193.01m |
| Earnings | US$72.57m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.76 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.32% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 5.3% |
How did HFWA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 08:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Heritage Financial Corporation is covered by 8 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Rulis | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Christopher McGratty | Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods |