Walker Dunlop Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WD Stock  USD 58.72  1.43  2.38%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Walker Dunlop is Buy with 4 hold recommendations. The current projected Walker Dunlop target price consensus is 84.00 with 5 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Walker Dunlop analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Walker Dunlop vendors, executives, and/or customers. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on Walker Dunlop. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of Walker Dunlop to validate this buy or sell advice. Walker Dunlop recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Walker Dunlop target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 2.2527.
Lowest Forecast
76.44
Highest Forecast
93.24
Target Price
84
At present, Walker Dunlop's Operating Profit Margin is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Net Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.20, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 361.7 M. At present, Walker Dunlop's Total Stockholder Equity is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Other Liabilities is expected to grow to about 1.1 B, whereas Short and Long Term Debt Total is forecasted to decline to about 1.5 B.
It's important to approach Walker Dunlop's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.
Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Walker Dunlop price targets

Walker Dunlop's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Walker Dunlop's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Walker Dunlop's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Walker Dunlop's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Walker Dunlop Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Walker Dunlop is a key component of Walker Dunlop valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Walker Dunlop.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Walker Dunlop's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
56.4858.7260.96
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
52.7254.9664.59
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
53.9356.1658.40
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Earnings
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0.680.881.04
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Please note, the presentation of Walker Dunlop's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Walker Dunlop's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Walker Dunlop's management manipulating its earnings.