Walker & Dunlop Inc Stock Forecast
Walker & Dunlop Inc stock price down 2.04% on Thursday
(Updated on Apr 25, 2024)
The Walker & Dunlop Inc stock price fell by -2.04% on the last day (Thursday, 25th Apr 2024) from $94.04 to $92.12. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.39% from a day low at $91.32 to a day high of $92.59. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -0.07% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 21 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 134 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $12.34 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -3.42% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $84.50 and $96.55 at the end of this 3-month period.
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WD Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Walker & Dunlop Inc stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $93.50. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $92.08. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, April 15, 2024, and so far it has risen 2.48%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Walker & Dunlop Inc stock
Walker & Dunlop Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $90.99 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.27 between high and low, or 1.39%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.63%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $87.84 (-4.64%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 8 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (WD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Walker & Dunlop Inc to open at $92.01, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $89.27 and $94.97, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.85 (+/-3.09%) up or down from last closing price. If Walker & Dunlop Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 6.19% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $92.18 (0.07%) than the support at $90.99 (1.23%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
Walker & Dunlop Inc will release earnings BMO on Thursday, May 02, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.83. We will update the financials statements for Walker & Dunlop Inc, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 9.04% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Walker & Dunlop Inc stock A Buy?
Walker & Dunlop Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score: -0.905 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for Walker & Dunlop Inc of Friday, April 26, 2024
| Fair opening price April 26, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $92.01 ( 0.119%) | $92.12 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for WD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 93.28 | 1.26 % | |
| R2 | 92.79 | 0.733 % | ||
| R1 | 92.50 | 0.407 % | ||
| Current price: | 92.12 | |||
| Support | S1 | 91.52 | -0.646 % | |
| S2 | 91.23 | -0.97 % | ||
| S3 | 90.74 | -1.50 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 98.86 | 7.32 % | |
| R2 | 92.93 | 0.88 % | ||
| R1 | 92.18 | 0.0651 % | ||
| Current price | 92.12 | |||
| Support | S1 | 90.99 | -1.23% | |
| S2 | 90.01 | -2.29% | ||
| S3 | 89.89 | -2.42% |
WD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.650 | 0.726% |
| 2 | Nov 08, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | $0.630 | 0.674% |
| 3 | Aug 02, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 01, 2023 | $0.630 | 0.742% |
| 4 | May 03, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | Jun 02, 2023 | $0.630 | 0.85% |
| 5 | Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 07, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $0.630 | 0.87% |
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