Not independent
Tenure on this board
16.1 yrs
Meeting calendar
WD · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Walker & Dunlop Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect eight directors; Ratify KPMG LLP as independent auditors; Advisory ‘say-on-pay’ vote to approve executive compensation.
Market cap
$1.7B
1Y TSR
-27.4%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 19, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors for a One-Year Term Expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
ManagementBoard: FORElection of eight nominated directors to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
More detail
This management proposal asks shareholders to ratify the Audit and Risk Committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Management seeks shareholder ratification as a matter of good corporate practice, though the Audit and Risk Committee retains the authority to change auditors regardless of the vote. The proxy discloses KPMG’s audit, audit-related, tax and other fees for 2025 and 2024 and describes pre-approval policies that the Audit and Risk Committee follows for audit and non-audit services to preserve auditor independence. The Board recommends a vote FOR the proposal, citing the committee’s oversight responsibilities and the ongoing relationship with KPMG. The vote is routine and is expected to pass; broker discretion can be used on this matter for street-name shares.
- 3
Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote on the company's executive compensation (say-on-pay) as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This management proposal seeks a non-binding advisory endorsement of the compensation packages provided to the Company’s named executive officers (NEOs). Management frames the program as pay-for-performance, with a mix of short- and long-term incentives, rigorous performance targets, stock ownership guidelines, clawback and anti-hedging/pledging policies, and enhancements such as a TSR outperformance modifier and a CEO Value Creation Award. The Board recommends FOR. The vote is advisory and will not be binding, but the Compensation Committee and Board will consider the outcome in future compensation decisions; it is classified as non-routine so brokers cannot vote uninstructed shares on it.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.8 yrs
Also a director at
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Inc (BAER)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Also a director at
Bloom Energy Corp (BE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Also a director at
Mitek Systems Inc (MITK)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.4% | 3,571,654 | $159M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.9% | 2,039,897 | $91M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.5% | 1,546,944 | $69M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 1,477,315 | $66M |
| 5 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 4.0% | 1,357,011 | $82M |
| 6 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.7% | 1,284,666 | $57M |
| 7 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 3.4% | 1,181,484 | $52M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2% | 1,083,188 | $48M |
| 9 | JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | 2.9% | 993,945 | $44M |
| 10 | DEPRINCE RACE ZOLLO INC | 2.1% | 728,463 | $32M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Walker & Dunlop Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Walker & Dunlop Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Walker & Dunlop Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Walker & Dunlop Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Walker & Dunlop Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Walker & Dunlop Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Walker & Dunlop Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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