Insider Buying at Walker & Dunlop Highlights Strong Valuation Metrics
In our latest analysis, we explore insights from the recent Dividend Channel ”DividendRank” report, focusing on companies that have seen insider buying within the last six months. Officers and directors typically have valuable insights into their business operations. When these insiders invest their personal capital into company stock, it signals confidence, either due to perceived undervaluation or positive developments within the firm. Thus, when stocks show both insider buying and top rankings, it warrants attention from investors. One notable example is Walker & Dunlop Inc (Symbol: WD), whose CEO, William M. Walker, made a significant purchase.
On March 6, Walker acquired 17,500 shares of WD for a total investment of $1,508,671.26, which reflects a cost of $86.21 per share. On Tuesday, shares of Walker & Dunlop were available at a discount: investors could buy them for as low as $74.98. Presently, Walker & Dunlop Inc shares are trading up 0.09% on the day. The chart below illustrates the stock’s one-year performance in relation to its 200-day moving average:
In reviewing WD’s stock performance, the 52-week low stands at $69.59, while the high reached $118.19, with the latest trade at $75.20. For context, here is a table detailing insider buying activity over the last six months:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 | William M. Walker | Chairman & CEO | 17,500 | $86.21 | $1,508,671.26 |
The DividendRank report highlighted that WD shares reflect attractive valuation and profitability metrics. Additionally, it pointed to the company’s strong quarterly dividend history and favorable long-term growth in essential financial indicators.
The report states, “Dividend investors looking from a value perspective prioritize the strongest, most profitable companies that are also trading at appealing valuations. Our proprietary DividendRank formula aims to identify these stocks, ranking them by various profitability and valuation criteria, to help investors find compelling opportunities for further investigation.”
Walker & Dunlop Inc currently offers an annualized dividend of $2.68 per share, disbursed quarterly. The last ex-dividend date was February 28, 2025. Below is a long-term chart of WD’s dividend history, underscoring its significance for potential investors. Observing a company’s dividend track record can provide valuable insights into the likelihood of future dividend continuity.
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