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WLDN Stock Chart & Stats
$85.94
-$0.77(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$85.94
-$0.77(-1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$64.67 - $137.00
Previous Close$72.84
Volume191.89K
Average Volume (3M)186.13K
Market Cap
$1.11B
Enterprise Value$1.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$89.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.42
Shares Outstanding15,232,091
10 Day Avg. Volume194,247
30 Day Avg. Volume186,131
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.24
Price to Book (P/B)5.06
Price to Sales (P/S)2.26
P/FCF Ratio21.82
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$130.00Price Target Upside51.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)5.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$423.93M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthRapid growth across quarterly, first-half, and trailing-period measures indicates expanding demand for Willdan’s contracted services. Larger awards and broader customer coverage can improve operating scale, support workforce utilization, and strengthen the company’s position in energy and infrastructure programs over coming quarters.
Profitability And Margin ExpansionImproving EBITDA and margin performance shows that revenue growth is translating into stronger earnings power, not just higher project volume. Lower overhead rates on commercial work and operating scale could support sustained profitability, although future results will still depend on project mix and execution.
Healthy Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationStrong recent cash generation combined with very low net leverage gives Willdan meaningful financial flexibility. This supports continued investment in growth, reduces balance-sheet pressure during project timing changes, and provides capacity to repay borrowings or fund strategically important opportunities.
Bears Say
Gross Margin PressureThe shift toward performance engineering and commercial projects can dilute gross margin even when gross profit dollars increase. If this mix persists, Willdan may need continued productivity gains and cost control to preserve EBITDA expansion, making profitability more sensitive to contract composition.
Large Pending Acquisition CommitmentThe Mantis transaction is a significant capital and execution commitment relative to Willdan’s current scale. Financing needs, integration demands, and regulatory or closing uncertainty could increase leverage and management complexity, while the expected benefits depend on successful platform expansion.
Labor Cost PressureWilldan’s professional-services model relies on technical personnel, so sustained wage inflation or greater consultant usage can pressure operating margins. These costs may be difficult to offset quickly if contract pricing is fixed or project awards do not grow fast enough to absorb higher staffing expense.
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WLDN FAQ
What was Willdan Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willdan Group lowest stock price was $64.67 and its highest was $137.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Willdan Group’s market cap?
Willdan Group’s market cap is $1.11B.
When is Willdan Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Willdan Group’s earnings last quarter?
Willdan Group released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $2.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.297 by $0.773.
Is Willdan Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Willdan Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Willdan Group pay dividends?
Willdan Group does not currently pay dividends.
What is Willdan Group’s EPS estimate?
Willdan Group’s EPS estimate is 1.08.
How many shares outstanding does Willdan Group have?
Willdan Group has 15,232,091 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willdan Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willdan Group reported an EPS of $2.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.297. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.031%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Willdan Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLDN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Willdan Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$130.00 (51.27% Upside)
$130.00 (51.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLDN Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 90.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
30.94%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Willdan Group
Willdan Group, Inc., including its various subsidiaries, offers a wide array of expert, technical, and advisory services, primarily concentrating its operations within the United States. The company's business activities are structured into two main divisions: Energy, and Engineering and Consulting. The Energy segment delivers a comprehensive suite of services, which includes detailed audits and assessments, the creation of strategic programs, master planning, efforts to reduce energy demand, optimization of electrical grids, benchmarking studies, engineering design, supervision of construction, performance-based contracting, installation services, innovative financing solutions, and thorough measurement and verification. This division also provides advanced software and data analytics capabilities. Concurrently, the Engineering and Consulting segment furnishes solutions related to building and safety, urban engineering, code enforcement, thorough review and inspection of development plans, disaster recovery efforts, geotechnical and earthquake engineering, urban planning and surveying, offering contract staff support, project and construction management, structural engineering, transportation and traffic system engineering, and water resource management. Additionally, this segment provides administrative services for districts, financial advisory, federal regulatory compliance assistance, and specialized communications and technology solutions. Willdan serves a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing numerous public and governmental bodies like cities, counties, redevelopment authorities, water districts, school systems, and universities. Its clientele also extends to investor-owned and publicly managed energy utilities, state and federal government agencies, commercial and industrial enterprises, alongside various other specialized districts and organizations. The company, which was founded in 1964, has its headquarters located in Anaheim, California.
WLDN Company Deck
WLDN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a decidedly positive operational and financial narrative: strong revenue growth, record adjusted EBITDA and margins, robust cash flow, successful acquisitions driving commercial expansion, and a growing pipeline of large, complex projects. Key risks discussed were margin mix pressure, higher non-cash and acquisition-related charges, timing uncertainty on the large LADWP ramp, and the expiry of a tax benefit that will raise second-half tax expense. On balance, the highlights (material revenue and profitability gains, cash generation, healthy balance sheet, and M&A momentum) outweigh the noted challenges and conservatism in guidance.View all WLDN earnings summariesWLDN Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
3.74% Insiders
18.76% Mutual Funds
3.32% Other Institutional Investors
57.33% Public Companies and
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