WD Walker & Dunlop dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Walker & Dunlop's last dividend payment of $0.65 per share was made to shareholders on record before Aug 22, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $2.58 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.42%.
Key dates
- WD last dividend date: Aug 22, 2024
WD dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
WD has a dividend yield of 2.42% which is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.58%, Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield is 6% lower. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 2.4% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
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 3.6% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 21%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.65 | 2.51% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.65 | 2.5% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.65 | 3.32% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.63 | 3.05% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.63 | 2.96% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.63 | 3.42% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | $0.63 | 2.85% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.6 | 2.86% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.6 | 2.05% |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.6 | 2.14% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $0.6 | 1.53% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.5 | 1.33% |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.5 | 1.9% |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.5 | 1.74% |
| Feb 19, 2021 | $0.5 | 1.54% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.36 | 1.92% |
| Aug 20, 2020 | $0.36 | 2.56% |
| May 19, 2020 | $0.36 | 3.43% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | $0.36 | 1.68% |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $0.3 | 1.86% |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $0.3 | 2.04% |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.3 | 2.05% |
| Feb 25, 2019 | $0.3 | 1.84% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.25 | 2.14% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.39% |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.25 | 0.91% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.25 | 0.51% |
Walker & Dunlop dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WD has a payout ratio of 91.8% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, Walker & Dunlop's payout ratio is 109% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LADR Ladder Capital Corp | 7.83% | $0.92 | 121.1% |
| WD Walker & Dunlop Inc | 2.42% | $2.58 | 91.8% |
| JOE ST JOE Co | 1.04% | $0.52 | 44.4% |
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 was WD's last dividend?
Walker & Dunlop's last regular dividend was on Aug 22, 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 $2.58 per share in the last year.
What is Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield?
Currently Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield is 2.42%.
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 91.8%.
Does Walker & Dunlop pay a good dividend?
Walker & Dunlop's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.