Walker & Dunlop Reports Strong Q3 2024 Performance

Walker & Dunlop ( (WD) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Walker & Dunlop presented to its investors.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States, specializing in providing multifamily and commercial real estate finance services. In the third quarter of 2024, Walker & Dunlop reported a significant increase in financial performance driven by a 36% rise in total transaction volume to $11.6 billion, which led to a 33% increase in diluted earnings per share. The company’s revenues rose by 9% year-over-year to $292.3 million, with net income climbing to $28.8 million, up 34% from the previous year. The servicing portfolio also expanded to $134.1 billion, reflecting a 4% increase. The quarter’s success was primarily attributed to strong fundamentals in the commercial real estate market, bolstered by a surge in multifamily property sales and the company’s strategic positioning as a leading lender through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. With an eye on the future, Walker & Dunlop remains optimistic about growth prospects, supported by its robust servicing and asset management businesses, and anticipated demand for its capital and services in the evolving commercial real estate cycle.