NYSE:WD

Walker & Dunlop Stock Forecast, Price & News

$51.13

+0.13 (+0.25 %)

(As of 09/29/2020 04:20 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$50.15

Now: $51.13▼

$51.36

50-Day Range

$47.48

MA: $54.28▼

$60.92

52-Week Range

$24.55

Now: $51.13▼

$79.74

Volume174,817 shs

Average Volume258,848 shs

Market Capitalization$1.59 billion

P/E Ratio8.29

Dividend Yield2.82%

Beta1.24

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, second trust, supplemental, construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, small-balance, and bridge/interim loans. It provides multifamily finance for multifamily, manufactured housing communities, student housing, affordable housing, 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.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

2.3 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Walker & Dunlop has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $61.25, Walker & Dunlop has a forecasted upside of 19.8% from its current price of $51.14.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Walker & Dunlop has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Walker & Dunlop has received 299 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Walker & Dunlop has received 322 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Walker & Dunlop has received 51.85% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Walker & Dunlop and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe WD will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe WD will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

2.5 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Walker & Dunlop pays a meaningful dividend of 2.92%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Walker & Dunlop has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Walker & Dunlop is 26.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Walker & Dunlop will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.86% next year. This indicates that Walker & Dunlop will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Walker & Dunlop insiders have sold 781.29% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $104,120.00 in company stock and sold $917,594.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 9.72% of the stock of Walker & Dunlop is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
77.10% of the stock of Walker & Dunlop is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Walker & Dunlop are expected to grow by 14.55% in the coming year, from $5.50 to $6.30 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Walker & Dunlop is 8.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 18.72.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Walker & Dunlop is 8.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 17.34.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Walker & Dunlop has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

2.01 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Nondepository credit institutions

Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance

SectorFinance

Current SymbolNYSE:WD

Previous Symbol

CUSIP93148P10

CIK1497770

Webwww.walkerdunlop.com

Phone301-215-5500

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.98

Current Ratio187.94

Quick Ratio187.94

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio8.29

Forward P/E Ratio9.30

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$817.22 million

Price / Sales1.95

Cash Flow$10.35 per share

Price / Cash Flow4.94

Book Value$33.82 per share

Price / Book1.51

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.45

Net Income$173.37 million

Net Margins21.64%

Return on Equity18.98%

Return on Assets6.22%

Miscellaneous

Employees723

Outstanding Shares31,104,000

Market Cap$1.59 billion

Next Earnings Date11/4/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

$51.13

+0.13 (+0.25 %)

(As of 09/29/2020 04:20 PM ET)

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Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Walker & Dunlop's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Walker & Dunlop's stock was trading at $56.43 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WD stock has decreased by 9.4% and is now trading at $51.14.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Walker & Dunlop?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walker & Dunlop in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
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When is Walker & Dunlop's next earnings date?

Walker & Dunlop is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 4th 2020.
View our earnings forecast for Walker & Dunlop.

How were Walker & Dunlop's earnings last quarter?

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 5th. The financial services provider reported $1.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.90. The financial services provider earned $252.83 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $210.90 million. Walker & Dunlop had a net margin of 21.64% and a return on equity of 18.98%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 26.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.33 EPS.
View Walker & Dunlop's earnings history.

How often does Walker & Dunlop pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Friday, August 21st will be given a dividend of $0.36 per share on Tuesday, September 8th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.82%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th.
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What price target have analysts set for WD?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Walker & Dunlop's shares. Their forecasts range from $45.00 to $70.00. On average, they anticipate Walker & Dunlop's stock price to reach $61.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% from the stock's current price.
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Are investors shorting Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop saw a drop in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 669,800 shares, a drop of 25.2% from the August 15th total of 895,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 186,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.6 days. Approximately 2.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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Who are some of Walker & Dunlop's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Walker & Dunlop include People's United Financial (PBCT), TFS Financial (TFSL), New York Community Bancorp (NYCB), Lendingtree (TREE), MGIC Investment (MTG), Radian Group (RDN), Simply Good Foods (SMPL), Washington Federal (WAFD), WSFS Financial (WSFS), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), Northwest Bancshares (NWBI), EverBank Financial (EVER), At Home Group (HOME), OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) and Oritani Financial (ORIT).
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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 Trade Desk (TTD), Appian (APPN), NVIDIA (NVDA), Square (SQ), Walt Disney (DIS), Paycom Software (PAYC), Stitch Fix (SFIX), Shopify (SHOP), Twilio (TWLO) and Mastercard (MA).

Who are Walker & Dunlop's key executives?

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

Mr. William Mallory Walker, Chairman & CEO (Age 52)
Mr. Howard W. Smith III, Pres & Director (Age 60)
Mr. Stephen P. Theobald, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 57)
Mr. Richard M. Lucas, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 54)
Mr. Richard C. Warner CMB, Exec. VP & Chief Credit Officer (Age 64)

What is Walker & Dunlop's stock symbol?

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

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, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Walker & Dunlop's stock price today?

One share of WD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $51.14.

How big of a company is Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop has a market capitalization of $1.59 billion and generates $817.22 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $173.37 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.45 on an earnings per share basis. Walker & Dunlop employs 723 workers across the globe.

What is Walker & Dunlop's official website?

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

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 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 9/29/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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