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WD Walker & Dunlop dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Walker & Dunlop's last quarterly dividend payment of $0.65 per share was made to shareholders on record before Feb 29, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $2.54 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.75%. The latest WD stock dividend of $0.65 is an increase from the previous $0.63 distribution, representing a growth of 3.2%.

Key dates

  • WD last dividend date: Feb 29, 2024
  • WD next dividend date: Not announced
WD dividend stats
DPS
$2.54
Dividend yield
2.65%
Payout ratio
79.4%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
3.38%
Payout ratio
39.5%

Dividend yield

What is Walker & Dunlop current dividend yield

WD has a dividend yield of 2.75% which is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 3.38%, Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield is 19% lower. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 2.3% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is WD dividend payout history and dates

Walker & Dunlop has been paying dividends for the last six years. According to our records WD has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 4.5% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 36% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 23%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Feb 29, 2024 Mar 15, 2024 Feb 14, 2024 $0.65 normal
Nov 22, 2023 Dec 8, 2023 Nov 8, 2023 $0.63 normal
Aug 16, 2023 Sep 1, 2023 Aug 2, 2023 $0.63 normal
May 17, 2023 Jun 2, 2023 May 3, 2023 $0.63 normal
Mar 7, 2023 Mar 23, 2023 Feb 21, 2023 $0.63 normal
Nov 23, 2022 Dec 9, 2022 Nov 8, 2022 $0.6 normal
Aug 17, 2022 Sep 2, 2022 Aug 3, 2022 $0.6 normal
May 18, 2022 Jun 3, 2022 May 4, 2022 $0.6 normal
Feb 18, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 Feb 2, 2022 $0.6 normal
Nov 18, 2021 Nov 29, 2021 Nov 3, 2021 $0.5 normal
Aug 18, 2021 Sep 3, 2021 Aug 4, 2021 $0.5 normal
May 19, 2021 Jun 4, 2021 May 5, 2021 $0.5 normal
Feb 19, 2021 Mar 11, 2021 Feb 4, 2021 $0.5 normal
Nov 12, 2020 Nov 30, 2020 Oct 28, 2020 $0.36 normal
Aug 20, 2020 Sep 8, 2020 Aug 4, 2020 $0.36 normal
May 19, 2020 Jun 5, 2020 May 6, 2020 $0.36 normal
Feb 20, 2020 Mar 9, 2020 Feb 4, 2020 $0.36 normal
Nov 21, 2019 Dec 9, 2019 Nov 5, 2019 $0.3 normal
Aug 22, 2019 Sep 9, 2019 Aug 6, 2019 $0.3 normal
May 16, 2019 Jun 4, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 $0.3 normal
Feb 25, 2019 Mar 7, 2019 Feb 5, 2019 $0.3 normal
Nov 15, 2018 Dec 4, 2018 Oct 30, 2018 $0.25 normal
Aug 16, 2018 Sep 4, 2018 Jul 31, 2018 $0.25 normal
May 17, 2018 Jun 5, 2018 May 1, 2018 $0.25 normal
Feb 22, 2018 Mar 7, 2018 $0.25 normal

Walker & Dunlop dividend payout ratio

What is Walker & Dunlop dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

WD has a payout ratio of 79.4% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 39.5%, Walker & Dunlop's payout ratio is 101% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

WD dividend vs peer dividends

How does WD dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
LADR Ladder Capital Corp 8.66% $0.92 113.6%
WD Walker & Dunlop Inc 2.65% $2.54 79.4%
JOE ST JOE Co 0.81% $0.46 34.6%

Frequently asked questions

Does Walker & Dunlop pay a dividend?

Yes, Walker & Dunlop has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WD has been paying dividends since 2018.

When is Walker & Dunlop's next dividend?

WD hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend frequency, it is likely that its next dividend will be in May 2024.

When was WD's last dividend?

Walker & Dunlop's last regular dividend was on Feb 29, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.65 per share.

How much dividend does Walker & Dunlop pay (per share)?

WD has paid dividend of $2.54 per share in the last year.

What is Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield?

Currently Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield is 2.75%.

How often does Walker & Dunlop pay dividends?

Walker & Dunlop pays four dividends per year.

What is Walker & Dunlop's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Walker & Dunlop is 79.4%.

Does Walker & Dunlop pay a good dividend?

Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.