Walker Dunlop Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WD Stock  USD 95.34  0.15  0.16%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Walker Dunlop is Buy with 4 hold recommendations. The current projected Walker Dunlop target price consensus is 123.33 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 1.9996.
Lowest Forecast
112.23
Highest Forecast
136.9
Target Price
123.33
At present, Walker Dunlop's Gross Profit Margin is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. 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.

Walker Dunlop Target Price Consensus

Walker target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Walker Dunlop's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   5  Buy
Most Walker analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Walker stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Walker Dunlop, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Walker Dunlop Target Price Projection

Walker Dunlop's current and average target prices are 95.34 and 123.33, respectively. The current price of Walker Dunlop is the price at which Walker Dunlop is currently trading. On the other hand, Walker Dunlop's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Walker Dunlop Market Quote on 18th of January 2025

Low Price94.88Odds
High Price97.7Odds

95.34

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Walker Dunlop Target Price

Low Estimate112.23Odds
High Estimate136.9Odds

123.3333

Historical Lowest Forecast  112.23 Target Price  123.33 Highest Forecast  136.9
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Walker Dunlop and the information provided on this page.

Walker Dunlop Analyst Ratings

Walker Dunlop's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Walker Dunlop stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Walker Dunlop's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Walker Dunlop's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

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
93.5295.5497.56
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
85.81110.67112.69
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.301.411.51
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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.