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WLDN Stock Chart & Stats
$77.78
-$0.63(-1.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$77.78
-$0.63(-1.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$64.67 - $137.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume23.77K
Average Volume (3M)335.23K
Market Cap
$1.13B
Enterprise Value$1.27K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$33.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$69.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
1.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.87
Shares Outstanding15,110,606
10 Day Avg. Volume302,545
30 Day Avg. Volume335,232
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$136.67Price Target Upside75.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$412.83M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin RecoveryWilldan shows a durable recovery: TTM revenue surged ~40% and margins shifted from prior losses to positive operating and net margins. This reflects scalable project delivery and stronger pricing/efficiency, supporting sustainable profits as backlog and normalized program volumes convert over months.
Material Balance Sheet DeleveragingSubstantially lower leverage improves financial flexibility and reduces interest/covenant risk. A stronger capital structure supports M&A, bid competitiveness for utility programs, and resilience to project timing swings, enabling multi-month planning and investment without heavy refinancing pressure.
Recurring Programs & Accretive M&AStrategic M&A (Burton) and program wins broaden recurring, multi-year revenue and commercial exposure, improving revenue visibility and client diversification. Combined with APG/data-center work, this structurally raises predictable fee income and long-term margin potential.
Bears Say
Weakening Free Cash Flow MomentumA sharp TTM FCF decline reduces the cash cushion that funds growth and covers acquisition timing. Even with positive FCF, weaker momentum increases reliance on revolver/term facilities for near-term needs and leaves less runway for opportunistic capital deployment if working-capital or payment timing remains volatile.
Short-term Cash Timing VolatilityQuarterly OCF swings driven by timing create durable operational risk: project-based billing and large program payments can shift cash flow across quarters. That hampers predictable free-cash conversion, complicates debt repayment pacing (revolver drawdown) and stresses liquidity planning during multi-month ramp periods.
Higher G&A And Integration CostsAcquisition-related amortization, elevated stock-based comp and higher payroll have raised fixed overhead. If revenue ramps or integration synergies lag, persistent higher G&A could compress margins long-term, and specialized hiring needs for niche projects may sustain elevated operating cost structure.
Willdan Group News
WLDN FAQ
What was Willdan’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willdan lowest stock price was $64.67 and its highest was $137.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Willdan’s market cap?
Willdan’s market cap is $1.13B.
When is Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Willdan’s earnings last quarter?
Willdan released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.08.
Is Willdan overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Willdan’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Willdan pay dividends?
Willdan does not currently pay dividends.
What is Willdan’s EPS estimate?
Willdan’s EPS estimate is 1.3.
How many shares outstanding does Willdan have?
Willdan has 15,110,606 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willdan’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willdan reported an EPS of $0.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.83. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.692%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Willdan?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLDN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$136.67 (75.71% Upside)
$136.67 (75.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLDN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 223.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Willdan
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$136.67
▲(75.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.62% Insiders
18.91% Mutual Funds
4.53% Other Institutional Investors
57.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors