Walker & Dunlop Stock Forecast, Price & News

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker & Dunlop a buy right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walker & Dunlop in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Walker & Dunlop stock.
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How has Walker & Dunlop's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Walker & Dunlop's stock was trading at $56.43 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WD stock has increased by 146.5% and is now trading at $139.09.
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Are investors shorting Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop saw a increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 407,700 shares, an increase of 27.7% from the November 30th total of 319,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 115,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.5 days. Currently, 1.4% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Walker & Dunlop's next earnings date?

Walker & Dunlop is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 3rd 2022.
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How can I listen to Walker & Dunlop's earnings call?

Walker & Dunlop will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 3rd at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Walker & Dunlop's earnings last quarter?

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The financial services provider reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.07 by $0.14. The financial services provider earned $346.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $311.43 million. Walker & Dunlop had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.46% and a net margin of 22.44%. Walker & Dunlop's revenue was up 40.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.66 EPS.
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How often does Walker & Dunlop pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share on Monday, November 29th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 18th.
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Is Walker & Dunlop a good dividend stock?

Walker & Dunlop pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%. Walker & Dunlop has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Walker & Dunlop is 24.04%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Walker & Dunlop will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.22% next year. This indicates that Walker & Dunlop will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for WD?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Walker & Dunlop's stock. Their forecasts range from $90.00 to $190.00. On average, they anticipate Walker & Dunlop's stock price to reach $135.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.4%.
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Who are Walker & Dunlop's key executives?

Walker & Dunlop's management team includes the following people:

• William M. Walker, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Howard W. Smith, President & Director
• Stephen P. Theobald, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Aaron J. Perlis, Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP
• Paula A. Pryor, Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP

What is William M. Walker's approval rating as Walker & Dunlop's CEO?

46 employees have rated Walker & Dunlop CEO William M. Walker on Glassdoor.com. William M. Walker has an approval rating of 99% among Walker & Dunlop's employees. This puts William M. Walker in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Walker & Dunlop's key competitors?

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What other stocks do shareholders of Walker & Dunlop own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Walker & Dunlop investors own include Appian (APPN), Trade Desk (TTD), Wix.com (WIX), Square (SQ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Twilio (TWLO), Paycom Software (PAYC), Stitch Fix (SFIX), Shopify (SHOP) and Tesla (TSLA).

What is Walker & Dunlop's stock symbol?

Walker & Dunlop trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WD."

Who are Walker & Dunlop's major shareholders?

Walker & Dunlop's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include GPM Growth Investors Inc. (0.16%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.04%), M&G Investment Management Ltd. (0.03%), Western Financial Corporation (0.01%) and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%). 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, Michael J Warren, Stephen P Theobald and William M Walker.
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Which institutional investors are selling Walker & Dunlop stock?

WD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and GPM Growth Investors Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Walker & Dunlop company stock in the last year include E John Rice Jr, Howard W Smith III, Michael J Warren, Stephen P Theobald, and William M Walker.
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Which institutional investors are buying Walker & Dunlop stock?

WD stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including M&G Investment Management Ltd., Western Financial Corporation, Valeo Financial Advisors LLC, Wolf Group Capital Advisors, Freedman Financial Associates Inc., and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have bought Walker & Dunlop stock in the last two years include Alan J Bowers, Dana L Schmaltz, and Michael D Malone.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Walker & Dunlop's stock price today?

One share of WD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $139.09.

How much money does Walker & Dunlop make?

Walker & Dunlop has a market capitalization of $4.46 billion and generates $1.08 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $246.18 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.32 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Walker & Dunlop have?

Walker & Dunlop employs 988 workers across the globe.

What is Walker & Dunlop's official website?

The official website for Walker & Dunlop is www.walkerdunlop.com.

Where are Walker & Dunlop's headquarters?

Walker & Dunlop is headquartered at 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1200E, BETHESDA MD, 20814.

How can I contact Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop's mailing address is 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1200E, BETHESDA MD, 20814. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (301) 215-5500, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 301-634-2150.