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In the latest session, Walker & Dunlop Inc (NYSE: WD) closed at $74.05 down -3.25% from its previous closing price of $76.54. In other words, the price has decreased by -$3.25 from its previous closing price. On the day, 0.56 million shares were traded. WD stock price reached its highest trading level at $76.635 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $72.5501.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of Walker & Dunlop Inc’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 4.92 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 21.61. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.11 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.49.
On April 11, 2024, Wedbush Downgraded its rating to Neutral which previously was Outperform and also lowered its target price recommendation from $130 to $95.
Keefe Bruyette Downgraded its Outperform to Mkt Perform on December 13, 2023, whereas the target price for the stock was revised from $85 to $105.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Mar 06 ’25 when Walker William M bought 17,500 shares for $86.21 per share. The transaction valued at 1,508,671 led to the insider holds 411,271 shares of the business.
THEOBALD STEPHEN P sold 13,870 shares of WD for $1,471,583 on Aug 23 ’24. The EVP & Chief Operating Officer now owns 53,869 shares after completing the transaction at $106.10 per share. On Aug 23 ’24, another insider, THEOBALD STEPHEN P, who serves as the Officer of the company, bought 13,870 shares for $106.10 each.
Valuation Measures:
Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, WD now has a Market Capitalization of 2515345408 and an Enterprise Value of 3947640320. As of this moment, Walker’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 23.24, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 15.38. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 1.07. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 2.26 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 1.41. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 3.753.
Stock Price History:
The Beta on a monthly basis for WD is 1.62, which has changed by -0.22240889 over the last 52 weeks, in comparison to a change of 0.092895746 over the same period for the S&P500. Over the past 52 weeks, WD has reached a high of $118.19, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $69.59. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -9.05%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -24.85%.
Shares Statistics:
For the past three months, WD has traded an average of 234.74K shares per day and 215470 over the past ten days. A total of 33.19M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 32.04M. Insiders hold about 5.67% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 84.74% stake in the company. Shares short for WD as of 1744675200 were 814307 with a Short Ratio of 3.47, compared to 1741910400 on 832060. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 814307 and a Short% of Float of 3.4000000000000004.
Dividends & Splits
According to the company, the forward annual dividend rate for WD is 2.62, from 0.0 in the trailing year. Against a Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of 0.0The stock’s 5-year Average Dividend Yield is 2.39.
Earnings Estimates
As of right now, 1.0 analysts gave their recommendation on the stock of the company. The consensus estimate for the next quarter is $0.95, with high estimates of $0.95 and low estimates of $0.95.
Analysts are recommending an EPS of between $3.23 and $3.23 for the fiscal current year, implying an average EPS of $3.23. EPS for the following year is $5.4, with 4.0 analysts recommending between $6.43 and $4.54.
Revenue Estimates
A total of 1 analysts believe the company’s revenue will be $280.8M this quarter.It ranges from a high estimate of $280.8M to a low estimate of $280.8M. As of the current estimate, Walker & Dunlop Inc’s year-ago sales were $270.68MFor the next quarter, 1 analysts are estimating revenue of $317.2M. There is a high estimate of $317.2M for the next quarter, whereas the lowest estimate is $317.2M.
A total of 1 analysts have provided revenue estimates for WD’s current fiscal year. The highest revenue estimate was $1.2B, while the lowest revenue estimate was $1.2B, resulting in an average revenue estimate of $1.2B. In the same quarter a year ago, actual revenue was $1.13BBased on 4 analysts’ estimates, the company’s revenue will be $1.26B in the next fiscal year. The high estimate is $1.33B and the low estimate is $1.17B.
