Walker & Dunlop Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Paula Pryor Sells 33% Of Holding

Anyone interested in Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD) should probably be aware that the Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Paula Pryor, recently divested US$441k worth of shares in the company, at an average price of US$97.33 each. The eyebrow raising move amounted to a reduction of 33% in their holding.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Walker & Dunlop

In the last twelve months, the biggest single sale by an insider was when the Chairman & CEO, William Walker, sold US$5.3m worth of shares at a price of US$106 per share. So what is clear is that an insider saw fit to sell at around the current price of US$97.82. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. We note that this sale took place at around the current price, so it isn't a major concern, though it's hardly a good sign.

In the last year Walker & Dunlop insiders didn't buy any company stock. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

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Does Walker & Dunlop Boast High Insider Ownership?

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Walker & Dunlop insiders own about US$173m worth of shares (which is 5.3% of the company). This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Walker & Dunlop Insiders?

Insiders sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. Looking to the last twelve months, our data doesn't show any insider buying. While insiders do own a lot of shares in the company (which is good), our analysis of their transactions doesn't make us feel confident about the company. While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. For example - Walker & Dunlop has 4 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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