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NYSE:WD

Walker & Dunlop - WD Stock Forecast, Price & News

$76.17
+1.69 (+2.27%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$74.43
$76.26
50-Day Range
$72.53
$100.93
52-Week Range
$71.01
$136.31
Volume
258,389 shs
Average Volume
218,992 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.54 billion
P/E Ratio
11.96
Dividend Yield
3.31%
Price Target
$110.00

Walker & Dunlop MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
44.4% Upside
$110.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.77% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.45mentions of Walker & Dunlop in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.33 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
24.81%
From $6.49 to $8.10 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.92 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

168th out of 890 stocks

Nondepository Credit Institutions Industry

4th out of 40 stocks


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About Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) Stock

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is a holding company. engages in the provision of commercial real estate and finance services. It focuses on multifamily lending, debt brokerage, and property sales. It also involves the delivery and servicing of loan products for its customers. The company was founded by Oliver Walker and Laird Dunlop in 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

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WD Stock News Headlines

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[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear Missiles
CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Q4 Profit Decreases, misses estimates
Walker & Dunlop Q4 Results Miss Estimates; Boosts Dividend 5%
Walker & Dunlop Grows Market Share in Challenging Q4
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WD Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/21/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/23 Dividend
3/07/2023
Dividend Payable
3/23/2023
Today
4/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Nondepository credit institutions
Sub-Industry
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
93148P10
Employees
1,451
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$110.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$110.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$110.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+44.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$213.82 million
Pretax Margin
21.05%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.26 billion
Cash Flow
$13.18 per share
Book Value
$52.01 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
30,632,000
Market Cap
$2.54 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.37

Key Executives

  • William M. WalkerWilliam M. Walker
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Howard W. SmithHoward W. Smith
    President & Director
  • Stephen P. TheobaldStephen P. Theobald
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Gregory A. Florkowski
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Aaron J. Perlis
    Chief Information Officer & Executive VP













WD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Walker & Dunlop stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Walker & Dunlop in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WD shares.
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What is Walker & Dunlop's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Walker & Dunlop's stock. Their WD share price forecasts range from $110.00 to $110.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $110.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 44.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have WD shares performed in 2023?

Walker & Dunlop's stock was trading at $78.48 at the start of the year. Since then, WD stock has decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at $76.17.
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When is Walker & Dunlop's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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.

How were Walker & Dunlop's earnings last quarter?

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 21st. The financial services provider reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.55 by $0.14. The financial services provider had revenue of $282.85 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $331.46 million. Walker & Dunlop had a net margin of 16.84% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.97%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 30.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.42 EPS.

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

Walker & Dunlop declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 21st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share on Thursday, March 23rd. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.31%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 7th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.60.
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Is Walker & Dunlop a good dividend stock?

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.38%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 39.56%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WD will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.11% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is William M. Walker's approval rating as Walker & Dunlop's CEO?

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

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), Block (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."

How do I buy shares of Walker & Dunlop?

Shares of WD stock 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 $76.17.

How much money does Walker & Dunlop make?

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has a market capitalization of $2.54 billion and generates $1.26 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $213.82 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.37 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Walker & Dunlop have?

The company employs 1,451 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Walker & Dunlop?

Walker & Dunlop's mailing address is 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1200E, BETHESDA MD, 20814. The official website for the company is www.walkerdunlop.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (301) 215-5500, via email at investorrelations@walkeranddunlop.com, or via fax at 301-634-2150.

This page (NYSE:WD) was last updated on 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff