Walker Dunlop Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
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Walker & Dunlop Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
Bethesda, MD - August 7, 2024: Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE: WD) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | YoY Change | Consensus Estimate | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $264.2M | $274.1M | -3.62% | $274.5M | +16.7% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | $0.78 | $0.80 | -2.5% | $0.79 | +6.8% |
| Net Income | $26.0M | $26.5M | -1.9% | - | +2.4% |
Interpretation: Walker & Dunlop’s Q2 2024 total revenue of $264.2 million missed Wall Street consensus expectations of $274.5 million by about 3.74%. The company recorded an EPS of $0.78, slightly below the consensus estimate of $0.79. Comparatively, total revenue decreased by 3.62% year-over-year, and EPS decreased by 2.5%. However, on a quarter-over-quarter basis, the company exhibited substantial growth with a 16.7% increase in total revenue and a 6.8% rise in EPS.
Revenue Performance by Segment
| Segment | Q2 2024 Revenue | Q2 2023 Revenue | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Markets | $142.0M | $157.0M | -9.6% |
| Servicing & Asset Mgmt | $111.0M | $100.0M | +11.0% |
| Corporate | $11.2M | $17.1M | -34.8% |
Interpretation: The Capital Markets segment saw a 9.6% decline in revenue year-over-year, contributing $142.0 million in Q2 2024 compared to $157.0 million in Q2 2023. These results reflect challenging market conditions leading to a slowdown in property sales and debt placements. However, the Servicing & Asset Management segment demonstrated robust growth of 11%, indicative of a healthy servicing portfolio and increased placement fees. The Corporate segment’s revenue declined by 34.8%, attributed to reduced income from equity-method investments and miscellaneous revenue sources.
Dividends and Share Repurchase Program
Walker & Dunlop declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, consistent with previous quarters and paid on June 30, 2024. The company’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program in February 2024, allowing the repurchase of up to $75 million of the company’s common stock over a 12-month period. No shares were repurchased under this program during Q2 2024, leaving the full $75 million of authorized repurchase capacity available.
Management Commentary
Chairman and CEO Walker Dunlop commented, “Despite market headwinds, we have achieved notable progress across our key segments, particularly in Servicing and Asset Management. We remain committed to delivering value through strategic investments, enhancing our technology offerings, and expanding our market presence.”
Forward Guidance
Walker & Dunlop did not provide specific forward guidance for Q3 2024 but indicated that they expect market conditions to gradually improve in the latter half of 2024, supported by a more favorable interest rate environment and increased market activity.
Stock Price Movement
Following the earnings release, shares of Walker & Dunlop saw a slight change of +0.0754% to $123.45 in after-market trading, reflecting investor sentiment toward the company’s performance and future outlook.
Note: All figures mentioned in this article are based on available data and the earnings release provided by Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Future performance metrics, including guidance, are subject to market conditions and internal factors.
