Walker & Dunlop, Inc., through its subsidiaries, originates, sells, and services a range of multifamily and other commercial real estate loans for owners and developers of real estate in the United States. The company offers multifamily properties and commercial real estate finance products, such as first mortgage loans, second trust loans, supplemental financings, construction loans, mezzanine loans, and bridge/interim loans. It provides multifamily finance for multifamily, manufactured housing communities, student housing, affordable, and senior housing properties under the Fannie Mae DUS program; and FHA finance, such as construction and permanent loans to developers and owners of multifamily housing, affordable housing, senior housing, and healthcare facilities. The company also acts as an intermediary in the placement of commercial real estate debt between institutional sources of capital, including life insurance companies, investment banks, commercial banks, pension funds, commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) issuers, and other institutional investors, as well as owners of various types of commercial real estate. In addition, it advises on capital structure; develops the financing package; facilitates negotiations between its client and institutional sources of capital; coordinates due diligence; and assists in closing the transaction, as well as offers interim loans and CMBS products, and investment sales brokerage services. Further, the company offers underwriting and risk management, servicing and asset management, and direct loan originators and correspondent network services. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Nondepository credit institutions
Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:WD
CUSIP93148P10
Phone301-215-5500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.62
Current Ratio6.99
Quick Ratio6.99
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.02
Forward P/E Ratio9.03
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$711.86 million
Price / Sales2.09
Cash Flow$9.0992 per share
Price / Cash5.24
Book Value$26.24 per share
Price / Book1.82
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.76
Net Income$211.12 million
Net Margins29.63%
Return on Equity18.89%
Return on Assets5.40%
Miscellaneous
Employees623
Outstanding Shares31,270,000
Market Cap$1.51 billion
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker & Dunlop's stock symbol?
Walker & Dunlop trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WD."
How often does Walker & Dunlop pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Walker & Dunlop?
Walker & Dunlop announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Tuesday, September 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.10%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 16th. View Walker & Dunlop's Dividend History.
How will Walker & Dunlop's stock buyback program work?
Walker & Dunlop declared that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, February 7th 2018, which allows the company to repurchase $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Walker & Dunlop's earnings last quarter?
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 1st. The financial services provider reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.34 by $0.06. The financial services provider earned $178.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $182.79 million. Walker & Dunlop had a return on equity of 18.89% and a net margin of 29.63%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.08 EPS. View Walker & Dunlop's Earnings History.
When is Walker & Dunlop's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WD?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Walker & Dunlop's stock. Their predictions range from $58.00 to $66.00. On average, they expect Walker & Dunlop's share price to reach $62.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 30.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Walker & Dunlop.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Walker & Dunlop?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walker & Dunlop in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Walker & Dunlop.
Who are some of Walker & Dunlop's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Walker & Dunlop include Green Dot (GDOT), Blackhawk Network (HAWK), Blucora (BCOR), LexinFintech (LX), Qudian (QD), Curo Group (CURO), Yirendai (YRD), Wins Finance (WINS), Everi (EVRI), On Deck Capital (ONDK), Hexindai (HX), America First Multifamily Investors (ATAX), WMIH (WMIH), Elevate Credit (ELVT) and WMIH (COOP).
Who are Walker & Dunlop's key executives?
Walker & Dunlop's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. William Mallory Walker, Chairman & CEO (Age 51)
- Mr. Howard W. Smith III, Pres, Director & Group Head of FHA Fin. (Age 59)
- Mr. Stephen P. Theobald, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 56)
- Mr. Richard M. Lucas, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 53)
- Mr. Richard C. Warner CMB, Exec. VP & Chief Credit Officer (Age 63)
Who are Walker & Dunlop's major shareholders?
Walker & Dunlop's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bank of Montreal Can (0.27%) and Bowling Portfolio Management LLC (0.11%). Company insiders that own Walker & Dunlop stock include Alan J Bowers, Dana L Schmaltz, E John Rice Jr, Howard W Smith III, Michael D Malone, Richard C Warner, Richard M Lucas, Stephen P Theobald and William M Walker. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Walker & Dunlop.
Which major investors are buying Walker & Dunlop stock?
WD stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can and Bowling Portfolio Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Walker & Dunlop stock in the last two years include Alan J Bowers, Dana L Schmaltz and Michael D Malone. View Insider Buying and Selling for Walker & Dunlop.
How do I buy shares of Walker & Dunlop?
Shares of WD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Walker & Dunlop's stock price today?
One share of WD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.68.
How big of a company is Walker & Dunlop?
Walker & Dunlop has a market capitalization of $1.51 billion and generates $711.86 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $211.12 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.76 on an earnings per share basis. Walker & Dunlop employs 623 workers across the globe.
What is Walker & Dunlop's official website?
How can I contact Walker & Dunlop?
Walker & Dunlop's mailing address is 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE, BETHESDA MD, 20814. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 301-215-5500 or via email at [email protected]
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