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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Lowers Walker & Dunlop Price Target
Investment firm reduces price target on commercial real estate finance company's stock
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Investment analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods have reduced their price target on shares of Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) from $80.00 to $65.00, while maintaining an "outperform" rating on the financial services provider's stock.
Why it matters
The lowered price target reflects concerns about Walker & Dunlop's near-term growth momentum, as evidenced by the company's recent revenue miss and year-over-year weakness. Investors may also be skeptical about the execution and timing risks associated with the firm's plan to accelerate asset sales to hit its 2026 earnings per share targets.
The details
In a research note issued on Friday, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cited the company's Q4 2025 earnings results, which included a substantial earnings per share shortfall versus analyst expectations. The investment firm also noted that Walker & Dunlop's Q4 revenue was slightly below consensus estimates and down modestly year-over-year.
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods issued the updated research note on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The players
Walker & Dunlop
A leading commercial real estate finance company that specializes in originating, servicing and selling loans secured by multifamily, seniors housing, healthcare, student housing and manufactured housing properties.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
An investment banking firm that provides research, sales and trading, and investment banking services, with a focus on the financial services sector.
The takeaway
The lowered price target from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reflects broader concerns about Walker & Dunlop's near-term growth and profitability, as the company works to execute on a plan to accelerate asset sales and drive market share gains. Investors will be closely watching to see if Walker & Dunlop can deliver on its 2026 earnings guidance amid these challenges.
