Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.75
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Payout Ratio
1.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
WD Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
WD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.3%
Trailing DPS$2.75
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR3.7%
5Y CAGR13.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return-18.3%
5Y Total Return-37.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,24610Y ago$28,87720Y ago$69,859
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
WD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. distributes 1.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
WD has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.7% and 5-year CAGR of 13.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.3% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -37.5%, with dividends contributing 12.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,877 today.
WD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.56
Avg/Payment$0.6280
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.6800 | — | 5.34% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.6800 | ↑ +1.5% | 5.98% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 4.34% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 3.23% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 3.60% | May 29, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.6700 | ↑ +3.1% | 3.06% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.6500 | — | 2.40% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.6500 | — | 2.51% | Sep 6, 2024 |
WD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.3%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.6% payout
Streak
8Y
13.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDWalker & Dunlop, Inc… | $1.8B | 5.3% | 1.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
 NMRKNewmark Group, Inc. | $2.7B | 0.6% | 17.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MMIMarcus & Millichap, … | $1.1B | 1.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $289M | 38.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $3.1B | 10.4% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  ACREAres Commercial Real… | $256M | 15.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $665M | 13.3% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
WD Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.36 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $2.68 | 3.1% | 4 | $1.64 | 163.4% | 0.61x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $2.60 | 3.2% | 4 | $3.19 | 81.5% | 1.23x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $2.52 | 5.0% | 4 | $3.18 | 79.2% | 1.26x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $2.40 | 20.0% | 4 | $6.36 | 37.7% | 2.65x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | 38.9% | 4 | $8.15 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.44 | 20.0% | 4 | $7.69 | 18.7% | 5.34x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 20.0% | 4 | $5.45 | 22.0% | 4.54x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | — | 4 | $5.04 | 19.8% | 5.04x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.56 | — | — | — |
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WD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WD stock.
How much dividend does WD pay per share?
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WD's next ex-dividend date?
WD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WD's dividend safe?
WD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WD a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WD pay dividends?
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WD five years ago would be worth approximately $6,246 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.