Why This Crypto Skeptic Had a Change of Heart
He used to make fun of crypto. Now... he says one $3 crypto could rise to $92 by next year.
About Heritage Financial Corp
Heritage Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Heritage Bank that provides various financial services to small and medium sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company 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. Its loan portfolio includes commercial and industrial loans, owner-occupied and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, one-to-four family residential loans, real estate construction and land development loans, consumer loans, commercial business loans, lines of credit, term equipment financing, and term real estate loans. It also originates loans that are guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration; and provides objective advice from trusted advisers. The company was formerly known as Heritage Financial Corporation, M.H.C. and changed its name to Heritage Financial Corporation in 1998. Heritage Financial Corporation was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Olympia, Washington.
General
| Name | Heritage Financial Corp |
| Ticker | HFWA |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Sector | Financial |
| Industry | Banks - Regional |
| Currency | USD |
| Country | USA |
| Fiscal Year End | December |
| Full Time Employees | 747 |
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 29.00 |
| Market Cap | 816,200,000 |
| PE Ratio | 16.78 |
| PEG Ratio | 2.13 |
Share Stats
| Shares Outstanding | 33,950,000 |
| Shares Float | 33,390,000 |
| Shares Short | 950,000 |
| Insider Holdings | 160% |
| Institution Holdings | 86.99% |
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 29.00 |
| Market Cap | 816,200,000 |
| PE Ratio | 16.78 |
| PEG Ratio | 2.13 |
Valuation
| Trailing PE | 16.90 |
| Forward PE | 12.33 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 3.81 |
| Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 0.95 |
Dividend
Heritage Financial Corp pays out a dividend of $0.95 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.97%.
HFWA's last dividend payment was made to shareholders on August 20, 2025.
They pay out 74.22% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.24 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.23 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.23 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.23 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.23 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.22 |
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Crashes to Record Low — Here's What's Driving the Decline
According to the recent YouGov/Economist poll, President Trump's approval rating has taken a nosedive, reaching its lowest point in his second term.
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists on Monday, according to court documents.
New Biotech Offering Targets $426B Rare Disease Market - Ad
The rare disease drug space is growing fast-and so is investor interest. With exclusivity, pricing power and major M&A moves, the rare disease space is getting interesting. This company has the science and the experience.
Trump And Musk Reunite, Nuclear Stocks Soar, Kimmel's Comeback Breaks Records And More: This Week In Politics
It’s been an eventful week with significant developments in the world of politics and late-night television.
Cracker Barrel, D-Wave Quantum, IonQ, Krispy Kreme And Broadcom: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
On Wednesday, U.S. stocks closed mixed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.6% to 46,018.32.
Elon's $25 Trillion Confession - Ad
Elon Musk: "Tesla will become a $25 trillion company." That would make Tesla 8x bigger than Apple today. How is that possible? He admits it's all thanks to this one AI breakthrough that will take AI out of our computer screens and manifest a 250x boom here in the real world.
Lockheed Martin Counters Boeing's F-47 Victory With Cost-Effective F-35 Upgrade Using Sixth-Gen Technology
Lockheed Martin is countering Boeing's F-47 win with a cost-effective F-35 upgrade that integrates sixth-generation tech, aiming to offer 80% of the F-47's capabilities at half the price.
Workday Stock Jumps After Activist Investor Reveals $2 Billion Stake
Shares of Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY) are rising Wednesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management revealed a $2 billion stake in the human resources technology firm, signaling strong confidence in recent moves.
How the Multiplier Effect is Working on This $3 Crypto - Ad
It's called the multiplier effect in crypto. In short, because of a lack of supply, small inflows of cash can create major moves in the overall value of the crypto. And it's particularly strong in one $3 crypto. Crypto analysts are suggesting it could rise to as high as $100 by next year.
Carney Cuts The Red Tape, Unveils Over $43 Billion In Flagship Projects
PM Mark Carney announces first projects to be reviewed by Canada's new Major Projects Office, aiming to cut red tape and attract investments.
Hillary Clinton Says Trump Administration Is 'Going Great' For The President, Dogecoin Rallies 20%, Silver Token Tops Bitcoin — This Week In Crypto
The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of finance and politics. From silver-backed cryptocurrencies outperforming Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to Hillary Clinton’s accusations of crypto corruption against the Trump administration, there’s been no shortage of headlines.
Want To Know the No.1 Crypto and the No.1 Stock? - Ad
The #1 crypto is just $3. Crypto analysts say a cash injection could drive it as high as $100 in the next year. The #1 stock is equally exciting. It's less than $10 but made a HUGE deal recently to work with Nvidia.
Kevin O'Leary Once Admitted He Wasn't The Best Dad — But The Shark Gave Himself A '10 Out Of 10' Score In One Key Area
Kevin O'Leary admitted he wasn't always present as a father but said financial stability made him a "10 out of 10" provider, sharing how tough-love lessons with his son and sacrifices echoed by Barack Obama and Mark Cuban highlight the trade-offs between family and success.
Canada's Carney heads to Mexico to discuss trade before a review of their US trade deal
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Mexico on Thursday in an effort to diversify trade as America’s neighbors brace for a review of the free trade deal with United States.
Rare Disease Biotech Offers Access Ahead of Key Milestone - Ad
This late-stage biotech is gearing up for Phase 2 trials with an FDA-designated orphan drug. It's already drawing comparisons to recent billion-dollar exits. Backed by a proven biotech incubator, it's now offering early access to its raise.
Trump's Immigration Policies Could 'Shrink' GDP Growth As US Population Projected To Decline, Warns CBO
The U.S. population growth is expected to decline at a faster rate than previously projected due to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Opendoor Stock Rallies On Expansion And Short Squeeze Hopes
Opendoor stock rallied on Wednesday after it announced an expansion of U.S. operations, but it didn't specify which operations.
Time to Say Goodbye to "Old" Dollar? Say Hello to "Trump's New Dollar" - Ad
If you have any money in U.S. dollars... learn how to prepare for "Trump's new dollar"... Because this could be the biggest change to our financial system in 54 years. President Trump even called it: "The greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the internet itself."
Crypto Is The Money For AI, Says Economist As Coinbase CEO Teases Stablecoin-Powered Transactions Between Agents
Renowned economist Alex Tabbarok described cryptocurrencies as the “money” for artificial intelligence on Tuesday after Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO teased a new feature that enables AI agents to transact using stablecoins.
Charlie Kirk Raised $85 Million Last Year — Widow Vows to Continue His Work
The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on September 10 has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of his political and business ventures.
The "Mar-A-Lago Accord" Is Now Underway - Ad
The global order is in chaos. And according to 40-year market veteran Dr. David Eifrig, the biggest controlled demolition of the old monetary order in history could now be here, too. That means if you don't take action today, your wealth could decline by 40%... (Yes, even your cash savings.)
Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court ruled Monday that can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in Mexico
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is following through on to force Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of his concerns that Mexico isn't being fair to U.S. airlines.
Biotech With Multiple Orphan Drugs Is Quietly Opening Its Doors - Ad
A promising biotech developing treatments for rare childhood brain diseases is opening a new raise. Its lead drug has fast-track status, orphan designations, is nearing Phase 2 and backed by a Global Integrator.
SciSparc Stock Shoots Up Over 89% After Hours: What's Going On?
SciSparc's stock surged 89.13% to $3.48 after-hours on news of a court-granted stay in its merger with AutoMax, though the stock remains down 71.87% over the past year.
Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — In the soft dirt of an indoor horseback riding ring last month, a group of farmers got ready to test drive a new piece of equipment: an electric tractor.
The Tesla Shock Nobody Sees Coming - Ad
While headlines scream "Tesla is doomed"...Jeff Brown has uncovered a revolutionary AI breakthrough buried inside Tesla's labs. One that is helping AI escape from our computer screens and manifest itself here in the real world all while creating a 25,000% growth market explosion starting as early as October 23rd.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Raises Alarms: 'I Have Never Been As Concerned As To Whether Our System Can Withstand The Pressure'
Abbe Lowell, a lawyer who once represented President Donald Trump's family, has expressed grave concerns over the potential harm the current administration could cause to the country's institutions.
Sundar Pichai Declares 'Next Chrome Era' As Google Bakes Gemini AI Into Its Web Browser, Roll Out To Target Mac, Windows And Mobile Devices
Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled a major update that embeds Gemini AI into Chrome on Mac, Windows and mobile devices, marking what he called the "next Chrome era" as the company counters rising competition in AI-driven browsers.
Why This Crypto Skeptic Had a Change of Heart - Ad
He used to make fun of crypto. Now... he says one $3 crypto could rise to $92 by next year.
Warner Bros, Oracle, And Micron Technology Are Among The Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Sep. 8 - Sep. 12): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?
Deal buzz, analyst upgrades, and AI momentum drove top weekly gainers—led by Warner Bros., Oracle, and Micron—across large-cap tech and media.
Cathie Wood's Ark Pivots: Sells Tempus AI After FDA Win, Loads Up On Amazon, Figma And This Trendy Crypto Stock
Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest sold shares of Tempus AI, bought Bullish, Amazon, and Figma. The moves align with recent achievements and advancements of the companies.
New Biotech Offering Targets $426B Rare Disease Market - Ad
The rare disease drug space is growing fast-and so is investor interest. With exclusivity, pricing power and major M&A moves, the rare disease space is getting interesting. This company has the science and the experience.
This Republican Lawmaker Wants Trump To Restrict Chinese Flights Amid Beijing's Rare Earth Embargo
Moolenaar calls for restrictions on Chinese flights to US in response to rare earth embargo amid 90% control of global rare earth supplies.
Howard Lutnick Says Elon Musk Got DOGE 'Backward,' Focused On Firing Instead Of Cutting Government Waste
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Elon Musk mishandled DOGE by focusing on mass layoffs instead of targeting government waste, leaving the program far short of its trillion-dollar savings goals.
Elon's $25 Trillion Confession - Ad
Elon Musk: "Tesla will become a $25 trillion company." That would make Tesla 8x bigger than Apple today. How is that possible? He admits it's all thanks to this one AI breakthrough that will take AI out of our computer screens and manifest a 250x boom here in the real world.
Bitcoin Rises As Traders Bet On Fed Rate Cut; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Rally: Analyst Says Won't Be 'Surprised' If ETH Tops $10,000
Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Thursday as investors raised risk appetite in anticipation of interest rate cuts.
Spain sweltered under hottest summer on record
MADRID (AP) — Spain said Tuesday that this summer was the hottest on record for the southern European nation, which like the entire Mediterranean region is being hard hit by climate change.
How the Multiplier Effect is Working on This $3 Crypto - Ad
It's called the multiplier effect in crypto. In short, because of a lack of supply, small inflows of cash can create major moves in the overall value of the crypto. And it's particularly strong in one $3 crypto. Crypto analysts are suggesting it could rise to as high as $100 by next year.
Pony AI Expands In Singapore And Promises Driverless Rides In Punggol Soon
Pony AI, a leader in autonomous driving technology, has entered the Singapore market by partnering with ComfortDelGro.
Information, charts or examples are for illustration and educational purposes only and not for individualized investment management This message contains commercial elements, such as advertising. We only send these offers to those who have opted in to our newsletter. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For these reasons we strongly suggest trading in a DEMO/Simulated account. The information provided by us is for educational and informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties concerning the products, practices or procedures of any company or entity mentioned or recommended and have not determined if the statements and opinions of the advertiser are accurate, correct or truthful. If you use, act upon or make decisions in reliance on information contained or any external source linked within it, you do so at your own peril and agree to hold us, our officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and agents without fault.