Is WD a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 31.0/100. It is ranked #4,169 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 10/100, Value 60/100, Momentum 19/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for WD?

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) has a "Avoid" rating and 1-star score. The composite score of 31.0 ranks it #4,169 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is WD in?

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. operates in the Financials sector (Banking industry) with a market cap of $1.51 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does WD pay a dividend?

Yes, WD pays a dividend with a current yield of 3.18%. The Financials sector average yield is 2.48%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $31.80 in annual dividend income.

What is WD's P/E ratio?

WD has a trailing P/E ratio of 15.58x. The Financials sector average is 14.9x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is WD?

WD's quality factor score is 10/100. ROE: 5.7% vs sector average 8.5%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is WD valued compared to peers?

WD's value factor score is 60/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 15.6x, EV/EBITDA 11.4x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is WD's debt level?

WD's debt-to-equity ratio is 190%. Sector average: 121%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

WD has a beta of 0.97, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 57/100.

Does WD have high short interest?

WD's short interest factor score is 61/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

WD Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Avoid (Score 31.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
WD	+2.59%	+5.29%	-1.49%	-22.21%	-35.97%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLF	-1.09%	+2.50%	+1.42%	-7.30%	+10.59%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+2.65%	+1.68%	-1.83%	-21.85%	-65.49%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+3.68%	+2.78%	-2.91%	-14.91%	-46.55%	-	-	-

Metric	WD	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	15.6x	+5%
EV/EBITDA	11.4x	+250%
Price / Book	0.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
WTM WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP LTD	63	80	79	54	8.9x	10.1%	96.3%	20.1%	1.6%	14.0x	$5.4B	VS
OPY OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC	63	68	79	63	10.4x	9.9%	0.0%	6.5%	37.5%	273.0x	$959M	VS
ACT Enact Holdings, Inc.	62	81	76	52	8.7x	12.7%	88.5%	55.0%	4.2%	14.0x	$5.7B	VS
IGIC International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.	61	74	93	50	8.6x	82.6%	59.9%	25.1%	-	0.0x	$1.1B	VS
PKBK PARKE BANCORP, INC.	60	60	77	65	9.8x	10.5%	-	24.8%	20.9%	593.0x	$335M	VS
SSSS SURO CAPITAL CORP.	60	89	33	65	4.7x	30.9%	0.0%	-752.0%	-48.3%	34.0x	$290M	VS
CB Chubb Ltd	59	67	71	52	12.8x	12.5%	0.0%	16.6%	15.6%	20.0x	$128.0B	VS
RRBI RED RIVER BANCSHARES INC	59	59	69	68	15.0x	11.0%	0.0%	27.5%	13.3%	818.0x	$607M	VS
UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC	59	64	78	58	9.8x	10.6%	100.0%	7.3%	17.5%	308.0x	$936M	VS
SPFI SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC.	58	59	73	55	12.8x	11.0%	0.0%	21.7%	9.0%	807.0x	$690M	VS
WD Walker & Dunlop, Inc.	31	10	60	19	15.6x	5.7%	-	7.9%	24.8%	190.0x	$1.5B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
FCF Margin %	-102.3%	-	-	-	-	-	-139.9%	36.2%	-39.6%	149.6%	113.2%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	2.4%	3.6%	5.9%	6.3%	12.2%	17.6%	23.2%	30.5%	25.2%	32.7%	17.2%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.0%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

1.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.5%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

FCF Margin %

-102.3%

-139.9%

36.2%

-39.6%

149.6%

113.2%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

2.4%

3.6%

5.9%

6.3%

12.2%

17.6%

23.2%

30.5%

25.2%

32.7%

17.2%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$1.2B	$1.2B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.3B	$1.3B	$1.1B	$817M	$725M	$712M	$575M	$468M
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross Margin	---	---	---	---	---	---	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$172M	$151M	$148M	$134M	$115M	$100M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.2B	$1.0B	$916M	$994M	$907M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$135M	$79M	$132M	$138M	$265M	$352M	$1.1B	$817M	$725M	$712M	$575M	$468M
EBIT	$135M	$79M	$132M	$138M	$265M	$352M	$1.1B	$817M	$725M	$712M	$575M	$468M
EBITDA	$135M	$79M	$132M	$138M	$265M	$352M	$499M	$382M	$361M	$367M	$301M	$236M
Operating Margin	10.8%	6.4%	11.6%	13.1%	21.1%	28.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
EBITDA Margin	11.4%	6.4%	11.6%	13.1%	21.0%	28.0%	46.1%	46.7%	49.7%	51.6%	52.4%	50.3%
	—	—	—	$50M	—	—	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
	—	$79M	$132M	$138M	$265M	$352M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$22M	$31M	$35M	$56M	$86M	$84M	$57M	$52M	$22M	$71M	$53M
	$99M	$57M	$101M	$103M	$209M	$266M	$246M	$173M	$161M	$212M	$114M	$83M
Net Margin	7.9%	4.6%	8.9%	9.8%	16.6%	21.1%	22.7%	21.2%	22.2%	29.8%	19.9%	17.6%
	$1.65	$1.65	$3.19	$3.20	$6.43	$8.27	$7.85	$5.61	$5.15	$6.72	$3.87	$2.76
Diluted EPS	$1.65	$1.64	$3.19	$3.18	$6.36	$8.15	$7.85	$5.61	$5.15	$6.72	$3.87	$2.76
Weighted Avg Basic	—	33M	33M	33M	32M	31M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	33M	33M	33M	33M	32M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$1.2B

$1.1B

$1.3B

$1.1B

$817M

$725M

$712M

$575M

$468M

—

Gross Margin

---

0.0%

—

$172M

$151M

$148M

$134M

$115M

$100M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.2B

$1.0B

$916M

$994M

$907M

—

$135M

$79M

$132M

$138M

$265M

$352M

$1.1B

$817M

$725M

$712M

$575M

$468M

EBIT

$135M

$79M

$132M

$138M

$265M

$352M

$1.1B

$817M

$725M

$712M

$575M

$468M

EBITDA

$135M

$79M

$132M

$138M

$265M

$352M

$499M

$382M

$361M

$367M

$301M

$236M

Operating Margin

10.8%

6.4%

11.6%

13.1%

21.1%

28.0%

100.0%

EBITDA Margin

11.4%

6.4%

11.6%

13.1%

21.0%

28.0%

46.1%

46.7%

49.7%

51.6%

52.4%

50.3%

—

$50M

—

$79M

$132M

$138M

$265M

$352M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$22M

$31M

$35M

$56M

$86M

$84M

$57M

$52M

$22M

$71M

$53M

$99M

$57M

$101M

$103M

$209M

$266M

$246M

$173M

$161M

$212M

$114M

$83M

Net Margin

7.9%

4.6%

8.9%

9.8%

16.6%

21.1%

22.7%

21.2%

22.2%

29.8%

19.9%

17.6%

$1.65

$3.19

$3.20

$6.43

$8.27

$7.85

$5.61

$5.15

$6.72

$3.87

$2.76

Diluted EPS

$1.65

$1.64

$3.19

$3.18

$6.36

$8.15

$7.85

$5.61

$5.15

$6.72

$3.87

$2.76

Weighted Avg Basic

—

33M

32M

31M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

33M

32M

—

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Do?

Walker & Dunlop, Inc., through its subsidiaries, originates, sells, and services a range of multifamily and other commercial real estate financing products and services for owners and developers of real estate in the United States. The company offers first mortgage, second trust, supplemental, construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, small-balance, and bridge/interim loans. It also provides multifamily finance for manufactured housing communities, student housing, affordable housing, and senior housing properties under the Fannie Mae's DUS program; and construction and permanent loans to developers and owners of multifamily housing, affordable housing, senior housing, and healthcare facilities. In addition, the company 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, CMBS conduits, and other institutional investors, as well as owners of various types of commercial real estate. Further, 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. Additionally, the company offers property sales brokerage, underwriting and risk management, and servicing and asset management services. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Financials sector, specifically within the Banking industry. The company is led by CEO William M. Walker and employs approximately 1,450 people, headquartered in BETHESDA, Maryland. With a market capitalization of $1.5B, WD is one of the notable companies in the Financials sector.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) Stock Rating — Avoid (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 31.0/100 and 1 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.WD ranks #4,169 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Financials sector, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. ranks #872 of 891 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Financials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

WD Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) currently trades at $46.79. The stock gained $1.18 (2.6%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for WD is $90.00, which means the stock is currently trading -48.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $44.69, putting the stock 4.7% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 167K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is WD Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) carries a value factor score of 60/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 15.58x, compared to the Financials sector average of 14.88x — a premium of 5%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.88x, versus the sector average of 1.22x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.30x, compared to 0.90x for the average Financials stock. On an enterprise value basis, WD trades at 11.40x EV/EBITDA, versus 3.26x for the sector.

Overall, WD's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) earns a quality factor score of 10/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 5.7%, compared to the Financials sector average of 8.5%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 1.9% versus the sector average of 1.2%.

The operating margin is 10.8% (sector: 21.8%). Net profit margin stands at 7.9%, versus 17.7% for the average Financials stock. Revenue growth is running at 24.8% on a trailing basis, compared to 9.4% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

WD Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 190.0%, compared to the Financials sector average of 121.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 1.53x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $3.01B. Cash and equivalents stand at $275M.

WD has a beta of 0.97, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is 57/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reported revenue of $1.19B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.65. Net income for the quarter was $99M. Operating income came in at $135M.

In FY 2025, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reported revenue of $1.23B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.65. Net income for the quarter was $57M. Revenue grew 9.0% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $79M.

In Q3 2025, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reported revenue of $338M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98. Net income for the quarter was $33M. Revenue grew 15.5% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $46M.

In Q2 2025, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reported revenue of $319M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00. Net income for the quarter was $34M. Revenue grew 17.9% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $46M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $271M to $1.19B. Investors analyzing WD stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

WD Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.2%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in WD stock would generate approximately $$318.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Financials sector average dividend yield of 2.5%, meaning WD offers above-average income for its sector. The net margin of 7.9% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

WD Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) has a momentum factor score of 19/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 25/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 61/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

WD vs Competitors — Financials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Financials sector, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) ranks #872 out of 891 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places WD in the lower half of all Financials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP LTD (WTM) with a score of 62.9/100, OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC (OPY) with a score of 62.6/100, Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) with a score of 61.6/100, International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC) with a score of 61.3/100, and PARKE BANCORP, INC. (PKBK) with a score of 60.4/100.

Comparing WD against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full WD vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Walker & Dunlop, Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

WD Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy WD? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Walker & Dunlop, Inc. suggests caution. The quality score of 10/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 60/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 19/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) earns a Avoid rating with a composite score of 31.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on WD stock.

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