WD
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Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) closed at $43.82 as of 2026-03-20, trading 45.5% below its 200-week moving average of $80.48. This places WD in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -45.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 28, WD is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.67 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 748 weeks of data, WD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +50.8%.
With a market cap of $1493 million, WD is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 3.2%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Share count has increased 3.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 14.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WD would have grown to $441, compared to $670 for the S&P 500. WD has returned 10.8% annualized vs 14.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying WD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +58.8% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +19.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 94% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +67.3% vs +39.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WD has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +50.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 5.7% | +47.1% | +379.0% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | +36.2% | +352.6% |
| Jan 2012 | Jan 2012 | 4 | 2.5% | +46.3% | +362.6% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 5.2% | +85.0% | +375.2% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 5 | 8.8% | +61.9% | +361.1% |
| Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 | 1 | 1.5% | +20.9% | +352.6% |
| Sep 2013 | Nov 2013 | 7 | 11.2% | +8.3% | +319.1% |
| Jan 2014 | Feb 2014 | 2 | 3.4% | +24.7% | +293.6% |
| Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 | 1 | 0.4% | +73.3% | +278.2% |
| Jun 2014 | Aug 2014 | 6 | 8.9% | +92.8% | +288.8% |
| Aug 2014 | Oct 2014 | 7 | 8.6% | +71.9% | +282.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | 11 | 46.9% | +170.3% | +33.5% |
| Nov 2022 | Nov 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | +6.1% | -39.4% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +19.4% | -39.6% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 18 | 21.2% | +22.5% | -37.9% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 15 | 24.4% | +25.4% | -43.6% |
| Jan 2025 | Ongoing | 63+ | 45.6% | Ongoing | -47.2% |
| Average | 9 | — | +50.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WD below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD) is trading 45.5% below its 200-week moving average of $80.48. The current price is $43.82.
What is WD's 200-week moving average price?
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $80.48 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WD drops below its 200-week moving average?
WD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +50.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is WD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 28 (oversold). Return on equity is 3.2%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.4 years, $100 invested in WD would have grown to $441, compared to $670 for the S&P 500. That's 10.8% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. WD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WD pay a dividend?
Yes. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 621.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20