
WD Stock Forecast & Price Target
WD Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Walker & Dunlop Inc. has demonstrated a solid financial trajectory, evidenced by an increase in debt financing volumes from $6.0 billion to $6.4 billion and a rise in property sales volume from $2.5 billion to $2.9 billion in the latest quarter. The company's strategic hiring of 17 bankers and a focus on its "Drive to 25" goals positions it to capture additional market share, especially with over $450 billion of multifamily loans maturing in the next two years, potentially driving higher transaction volumes. Additionally, the approval of a quarterly dividend increase and a $75 million share repurchase program reflects the company’s strong cash earning stability and confidence in its future growth.
Bears say
Walker & Dunlop has exhibited a decline in mortgage banking revenue, which contributed to a weaker-than-expected financial performance compared to both internal estimates and market consensus. The company anticipates FY23 results will fall below prior guidance levels due to lower Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) originations amid a flattening market outlook and a postponed recovery in capital markets. Additionally, a significant year-over-year decline of 49% in transaction volumes, driven by rising interest rates, has prompted management to lower earnings per share estimates for 2024 and 2025, indicating ongoing market challenges.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Walker & Dunlop and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
WD Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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