Walker Dunlop Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WD Stock  USD 100.80  5.60  5.88%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Walker Dunlop is Buy, with 2 strong buy opinions. The current projected Walker Dunlop target price consensus is 94.67 with 5 analyst opinions. The most common way Walker Dunlop analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Walker Dunlop executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. 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 buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Walker Dunlop target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on its projected price volatility. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Walker Dunlop to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
86.15
Highest Forecast
105.08
Target Price
94.67
At present, Walker Dunlop's Operating 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 Other Current Liabilities is forecasted to decline to (1.3 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

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. 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 100.80 and 94.67, 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 28th of March 2024

Low Price95.35Odds
High Price100.88Odds

100.8

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Walker Dunlop Target Price

Low Estimate86.15Odds
High Estimate105.08Odds

94.67

Historical Lowest Forecast  86.15 Target Price  94.67 Highest Forecast  105.08
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
99.10101.10103.10
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
95.4897.48110.88
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
96.9698.95100.95
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.500.520.55
Details
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When determining whether Walker Dunlop is a strong investment it is important to analyze Walker Dunlop's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Walker Dunlop's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Walker Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Walker Dunlop to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The data published in Walker Dunlop's official financial statements usually reflect Walker Dunlop's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Walker Dunlop. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Walker accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Walker Dunlop's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Thrifts & Mortgage Finance space in which it operates.
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. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Walker Dunlop's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Walker Dunlop. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Walker Dunlop's management manipulating its earnings.