Walker & Dunlop (WD) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) is expected to release its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, May 7th. Analysts expect Walker & Dunlop to post earnings of $0.06 per share and revenue of $269.0670 million for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.46 by ($1.18). Walker & Dunlop had a return on equity of 6.81% and a net margin of 4.56%.The company had revenue of $340.02 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $343.66 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.32 earnings per share. Walker & Dunlop’s revenue was down .4% on a year-over-year basis.

Walker & Dunlop Stock Performance

Walker & Dunlop stock opened at $51.22 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $48.05 and its 200-day moving average is $59.86. Walker & Dunlop has a 1 year low of $42.12 and a 1 year high of $90.00. The company has a market cap of $1.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.23 and a beta of 1.52.

Walker & Dunlop Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th were given a $0.68 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.3%. This is a boost from Walker & Dunlop’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. Walker & Dunlop’s payout ratio is 165.85%.

Insider Activity at Walker & Dunlop

In other Walker & Dunlop news, Director Ernest Michael Freedman bought 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $49.21 per share, with a total value of $246,050.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 6,097 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $300,033.37. The trade was a 455.79% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Dana L. Schmaltz bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $45.78 per share, with a total value of $45,780.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 84,325 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,860,398.50. This represents a 1.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 4.02% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walker & Dunlop

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Strs Ohio acquired a new position in shares of Walker & Dunlop in the 1st quarter valued at $51,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walker & Dunlop in the 4th quarter valued at $62,000. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Walker & Dunlop in the 3rd quarter valued at $139,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Walker & Dunlop in the 3rd quarter valued at $176,000. Finally, CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Walker & Dunlop in the 3rd quarter valued at $294,000. 80.97% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WD has been the topic of several recent research reports. Stephens started coverage on shares of Walker & Dunlop in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $69.00 price objective on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their price target on shares of Walker & Dunlop from $80.00 to $65.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Walker & Dunlop from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $78.80.

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of commercial real estate finance in the United States, specializing in the origination, servicing and sale of loans secured by multifamily, seniors housing, healthcare, student housing and manufactured housing properties. The firm offers a full suite of debt and equity solutions, including agency financing through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, HUD and FHA-insured loans, bridge and construction financing, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and investment sales advisory.

With roots dating back to 1937 and its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, Walker & Dunlop has expanded its platform through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.