SEATTLE (AP) _ Washington Federal Inc. (WAFD) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $34.3 million.

The bank, based in Seattle, said it had earnings of 45 cents per share.

The holding company for Washington Federal Savings Bank posted revenue of $158.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $125.9 million, which fell short of Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $173.4 million, or $2.26 per share. Revenue was reported as $556.5 million.

Washington Federal shares have decreased 38% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $22.70, a fall of 38% in the last 12 months.

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