NYSE:WD · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.88 today
Vol 0.16M · Avg 0.31M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Walker & Dunlop, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WD returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
3.3%
avg 14.8%
ROIC
7.8%
avg 4.9%
ROA
1.1%
avg 4.5%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 7.8% versus its period average of 4.9%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William Mallory Walker | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | $2.33M | — | 59 | $191.82 | <0.01% |
Stephen Theobald | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $1.27M | — | 64 | $1,555.86 | <0.01% |
Gregory Florkowski | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $957,513.00 | — | 45 | $248.01 | <0.01% |
Dan Groman | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer | $816,911.00 | — | — | $382.95 | <0.01% |
Paula A. Pryor | Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | $727,061.00 | — | 48 | $155.63 | <0.01% |
Jack Balaban | Senior Vice President of Technology | — | — | — | — | — |
Aaron J. Perlis | Executive Vice President of Special Asset Management | — | — | — | $2,303.00 | <0.01% |
Anthony Jacob McGill | Senior MD & Head of Investment Banking | — | — | — | — | — |
Kyle Winning | Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Kelsey Duffey | Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
4
$789,935.50
Sells
1
$459,963.20
Net Sentiment
+$329,972.30
Net buying
Most Active
SCHMALTZ DANA L
1 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 4 buys worth $789,935.50 and 1 sells worth $459,963.20 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $329,972.30. SCHMALTZ DANA L was the most active insider with 1 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +26.5% | +7.3% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +22.2% | +9.9% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +34.5% | +7.8% (14yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +34.4% | +5.6% (14yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +34.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +9.9% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WD?
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Jack Balaban, Senior Vice President of Technology.
Are WD insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $4.41M.
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