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HFWA Stock Chart & Stats
$27.49
-$0.04(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.49
-$0.04(-0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.32 - $31.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.26K
Average Volume (3M)200.76K
Market Cap
$1.26B
Enterprise Value$960.88
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.10B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$42.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.8
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.06
Shares Outstanding41,218,820
10 Day Avg. Volume243,114
30 Day Avg. Volume200,762
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.21
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)2.39
P/FCF Ratio9.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.00Price Target Upside16.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$342.04M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and increased equity provide durable loss-absorbing capacity and funding optionality. That conservatism supports resilience through credit cycles, lets the bank fund loan growth from a strong capital base, and reduces probability of forced capital actions over the medium term.
Sustained Margin ImprovementRising loan and investment yields combined with lower deposit costs point to structurally higher net interest income potential. If management sustains deposit-cost discipline and re-prices assets, margin expansion toward ~4% should materialize, underpinning recurring earnings over coming quarters.
Scale And Market Presence Via AcquisitionThe Olympic acquisition materially increases franchise scale in the Puget Sound, diversifies deposit and loan mix, and creates post-integration cost-efficiency potential. Larger scale supports a deeper local franchise, enhances cross-sell opportunities, and improves funding stability long term.
Bears Say
Elevated Merger-related ExpensesSustained elevated noninterest expense during integration will pressure efficiency ratios and near-term profitability. Even with eventual synergies, higher run-rate costs can compress ROE and limit free cash flow available for capital returns until integration is complete.
Tangible Common Equity DeclineThe acquisition-driven TCE decline reduces the bank's capital buffer versus prior levels, narrowing room for buybacks or aggressive growth. Lower tangible equity increases sensitivity to losses and could force more conservative lending or capital-raising if credit or market conditions deteriorate.
Asset-concentration And Watchlist PressureA CRE concentration above guidance and rising C&I special-mention balances increase portfolio risk and regulatory scrutiny. Concentration risk can elevate capital requirements or force tightening of underwriting, which may limit growth or require higher loan-loss provisioning over the medium term.
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HFWA FAQ
What was Heritage Financial Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Heritage Financial Corp. lowest stock price was $21.32 and its highest was $31.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Heritage Financial Corp.’s market cap?
Heritage Financial Corp.’s market cap is $1.26B.
When is Heritage Financial Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Heritage Financial Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Heritage Financial Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Heritage Financial Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.313 by $0.167.
Is Heritage Financial Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Heritage Financial Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Heritage Financial Corp. pay dividends?
Heritage Financial Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.14%. See more information on Heritage Financial Corp. dividends here
What is Heritage Financial Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Heritage Financial Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Heritage Financial Corp. have?
Heritage Financial Corp. has 41,218,820 shares outstanding.
What happened to Heritage Financial Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Heritage Financial Corp. reported an EPS of $0.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.313. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.336%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Heritage Financial Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HFWA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Heritage Financial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$32.00 (16.41% Upside)
$32.00 (16.41% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HFWA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 34.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $259.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Heritage Financial Corp.
Heritage Financial Corporation operates as the parent company for Heritage Bank, providing a comprehensive range of financial services to individuals and small to mid-sized businesses throughout the United States. The company's deposit offerings include various checking accounts (both interest and non-interest bearing), money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its extensive lending portfolio encompasses commercial and industrial financing, real estate loans for both owner-occupied and investment properties, residential mortgages for single to four-family dwellings, and funding for construction and land development projects. Additionally, it extends consumer loans, lines of credit, equipment financing, and commercial business loans to a wide array of sectors such as real estate, leasing, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and construction. Heritage Financial also originates loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and delivers trust services along with professional financial guidance. As of January 27, 2022, the corporation managed 49 banking locations situated across Washington and Oregon. Established in 1927 and headquartered in Olympia, Washington, the company adopted its current name in 1998, having previously operated as Heritage Financial Corporation, M.H.C.
HFWA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$32.00
▲(16.41% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.28% Insiders
25.33% Mutual Funds
0.07% Other Institutional Investors
50.06% Public Companies and
Individual Investors