Walker & Dunlop (WD) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) recently:

• 8/29/2026 – Walker & Dunlop was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 8/18/2026 – Walker & Dunlop was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.
• 8/18/2026 – Walker & Dunlop had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 8/18/2026 – Walker & Dunlop had its price target lowered by Citizens Jmp from $70.00 to $55.00. They now have a “market outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/8/2026 – Walker & Dunlop was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 8/7/2026 – Walker & Dunlop had its price target lowered by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $63.00 to $57.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/4/2026 – Walker & Dunlop was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “hold (c-)”.
• 7/20/2026 – Walker & Dunlop was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.

Walker & Dunlop Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a $0.68 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.5%. Walker & Dunlop’s dividend payout ratio is 242.86%.

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.