How Many WD Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $2.72 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 2,206 WD shares, about $84,424 at the Nov 13, 2026 close of $38.27. $1,000 a month takes about 4,412 shares, about $168,847. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) pays $0.68 a share quarterly, $2.72 a year, a 7.11% run-rate yield at the Nov 13, 2026 close of $38.27. It has paid since 2018 and raised its annual dividend 7+ years in a row.
At today’s rate of $0.68 quarterly and the last close of $38.27, this is what WD pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.68 | $0.23 | $2.72 |
| 100 shares | $68.00 | $22.67 | $272.00 |
| $10,000 invested (261.3 shares) | $177.68 | $59.23 | $710.74 |
| 2,206 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.08 | $500.03 | $6,000.32 |
| 4,412 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.16 | $1,000.05 | $12,000.64 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 WD shares reinvest into 1.78 new shares each payment, about 7.3 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 57 shares. Raises speed that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with WD’s own history in the WD DRIP calculator.
- Coverage (EPS): are profits enough to pay the dividend rating
- Coverage (FCF): is spare cash enough to pay the dividend rating
- Dividend vs cash flow + debt: is the dividend paid with borrowed money report
- Debt load: how much the balance sheet leans on borrowing rating
- Debt interest coverage: can profits easily pay the interest bill rating
- Liquidity: is there cash for debts due this year rating
- Earnings direction: are sales and profits growing or shrinking report
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Years without a cut: how long since the last dividend cut see details
- Raise vs trend: are recent raises keeping their usual pace history
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
- Recession record: what the dividend did in past crashes history
WD Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- WD yields 7.11% today, at the Nov 13, 2026 close of $38.27.
- Its own 7-year median is 2.64%, so today’s yield is well above its usual level.
Where today ranks in its own history is in the paid report
How it works. Each month-end over the last 7 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is WD’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After August 2026
WD has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 92 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Nov 20, 2026, with the cash around Nov 24, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.68 a share, went ex on Aug 20, 2026 and paid Aug 24, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 92 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 4 days after the ex-date
- Next earnings report: Feb 4, 2027
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does WD Pay?
WD pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, May, Aug and Nov, with ex-dates in Mar, May, Aug and Nov. The ex-date comes about every 92 days, and the cash usually lands about 4 days later.
- Streak: 7+ years of higher annual totals (through 2025)
- Last raise: Mar 13, 2026 - $0.67 to $0.68 (+$0.01, +1.49%)
- Usual $ step: $0.02 (median of the raises before it)
- EPS payout: n/a (EPS negative) - $2.72 paid / -$1.01 EPS (4 quarters to Sep 30, 2026); own 4-yr norm 81.5% (median of 12 earlier trailing years)
WD vs Similar Dividend Stocks (ATLCP, STC...)
Against the 10 dividend-paying Financial Services companies closest to WD in market value, WD’s 7.11% run-rate yield is above the group’s middle yield of 2.55%, and its raise streak of 7+ years is the 2nd longest. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating | No cut ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD $38.27Walker & Dunlop | $0.68/qtr$2.72/yr fwd | 7.11% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 7+ yrsraised 7+ yrs in a row |
| ATLCP $20.92Atlanticus Holdings | $0.4766/qtr$1.91/yr fwd | 9.11% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 3+ yrsno raise streak |
| STC $42.83Stewart Information Services | $0.55/qtr$2.20/yr fwd | 5.14% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 16 yrsraised 5 yrs in a row |
| PFBC $103.78Preferred Bank | $0.80/qtr$3.20/yr fwd | 3.08% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 10+ yrsraised 5 yrs in a row |
| UFCS $50.91United Fire Group | $0.20/qtr$0.80/yr fwd | 1.57% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 5 yrsno raise streak |
| UVE $48.57Universal Insurance Holdings | $0.16/qtr$0.64/yr fwd | 1.32% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 15 yrsraised 1 yr in a row |
| JCAP $20.88Jefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock | $0.24/qtr$0.96/yr fwd | 4.60% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | —no raise streak |
| PEBO $38.46Peoples Bancorp | $0.42/qtr$1.68/yr fwd | 4.37% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 16 yrsraised 10 yrs in a row |
| FMBL $9,840.00Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach | $28.00/qtr$112.00/yr fwd | 1.14% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 23+ yrsraised 1 yr in a row |
| FMBH $51.32First Mid Bancshares | $0.26/qtr$1.04/yr fwd | 2.03% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 10 yrsraised 4 yrs in a row |
| AMTB $30.33Amerant Bancorp | $0.09/qtr$0.36/yr fwd | 1.19% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only | 3+ yrsno raise streak |
Yield and the safety rating are only half of it. See total returns with dividends reinvested, side by side: WD vs ATLCP, WD vs STC, WD vs PFBC.
WD Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2018
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | $0.68 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 21, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | $0.68 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.68 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $0.67 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.67 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 15, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | $0.67 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.67 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 15, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | $0.63 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | $0.63 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 17, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | $0.63 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 | $0.63 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $0.60 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 | $0.60 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 18, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | $0.60 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | $0.60 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | $0.50 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 | $0.50 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 19, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.50 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 | $0.50 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $0.36 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Sep 8, 2020 | $0.36 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 19, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 | $0.36 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 | $0.36 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Dec 9, 2019 | $0.30 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | $0.30 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 16, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $0.30 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 | $0.30 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | $0.25 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 | $0.25 | Quarterly | Regular |
| May 17, 2018 | Jun 5, 2018 | $0.25 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 | $0.25 | Quarterly | Regular |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for WD
WD Dividend Questions
How often does WD pay dividends?
WD pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, May, Aug and Nov, with ex-dates in Mar, May, Aug and Nov. The ex-date comes about every 92 days, and the cash usually lands about 4 days later.
Does WD pay dividends monthly?
No. WD pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next WD dividend?
WD has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 92 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Nov 20, 2026, with the cash around Nov 24, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.68 a share, went ex on Aug 20, 2026 and paid Aug 24, 2026. The current rate is $0.68 per share, $2.72 a year.
Does WD pay a dividend in November 2026?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Nov 20, 2026, with the cash around Nov 24, 2026, so a payment in November 2026 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does WD pay per share?
WD pays $0.68 a share quarterly, $2.72 a year. At the Nov 13, 2026 close of $38.27 that is a 7.11% run-rate yield, well above its usual level: its own 7-year median is 2.64%.
Has WD raised its dividend?
Yes. WD has raised its annual dividend 7+ years in a row, through 2025. The latest raise, on Mar 13, 2026, took the rate from $0.67 to $0.68 (+1.49%). Over five years the dividend grew 6.3% a year.
Is WD’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. It has raised its dividend 7+ years in a row and gone 7+ years without a cut. This is data, not investment advice. The full 7-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my WD dividends?
Add WD to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run WD in the DRIP calculator.
