Willdan Group (WLDN)
NASDAQ:WLDN
WLDN Stock Chart & Stats
$79.79
-$0.63(-1.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$79.79
-$0.63(-1.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$36.43 - $137.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume23.77K
Average Volume (3M)333.06K
Market Cap
$1.18B
Enterprise Value$1.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$65.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$69.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.3
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.57
Shares Outstanding14,796,110
10 Day Avg. Volume309,800
30 Day Avg. Volume333,060
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 Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.35
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.67Price Target Upside77.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$399.47M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue Growth & Organic DemandMulti-year top-line growth with meaningful organic contribution indicates durable demand from utilities, public agencies and commercial clients. A rising average contract size and programmatic engagements support repeatable revenue streams and market share gains over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation & Improved LiquidityHigh free cash flow and accumulated liquidity provide durable flexibility to fund working capital, invest in growth, pay down debt and pursue M&A. Consistent FCF (88% of net income) improves financial resilience against project timing swings and supports strategic spending.
Margin Expansion & Higher-Value ServicesSustained margin improvement reflects higher-value services, back-office absorption and cost discipline. Scalable programmatic work and value-add engineering increase pricing power and operating leverage, making margin gains more persistent as revenue base grows.
Bears Say
Tax Incentive Dependence (Section 179D)A sizable portion of recent EPS was driven by a temporary 179D tax benefit; expiration or change in the credit reduces effective tax rate advantages and compresses reported earnings and cash tax timing. This regulatory dependency is a structural near-term earnings risk.
Timing And Execution Risk On Program Ramps & M&ARevenue recognition and margin realization depend on program ramp schedules and successful integration of acquisitions. Delays or integration issues can push revenue and cash contributions into later periods, making near-term growth and margin delivery uneven.
Historical Cyclicality & Cash Flow VolatilityWork is project-based and tied to public budgets and utility procurement cycles, creating lumpy revenue and working-capital swings. Prior periods of negative FCF and losses show sensitivity to market cycles, which could re-emerge if contract timing or public spending weakens.
Willdan Group News
WLDN FAQ
What was Willdan Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willdan Group lowest stock price was $36.43 and its highest was $137.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Willdan Group’s market cap?
Willdan Group’s market cap is $1.18B.
When is Willdan Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were Willdan Group’s earnings last quarter?
Willdan Group released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.813 by $0.757.
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 0.83.
How many shares outstanding does Willdan Group have?
Willdan Group has 14,796,110 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willdan Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willdan Group reported an EPS of $1.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.813. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -25.468%.
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?
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Willdan Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$141.67 (77.55% Upside)
$141.67 (77.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLDN Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 82.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $490.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
93.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Willdan Group
Willdan Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides professional, technical and consulting services primarily in the United States. It operates in two segments, Energy, and Engineering and Consulting. The Energy segment offers comprehensive audit and surveys, program design, master planning, demand reduction, grid optimization, benchmarking analyses, design engineering, construction management, performance contracting, installation, alternative financing, and measurement and verification services, as well as software and data analytics. The Engineering and Consulting segment provides building and safety, city engineering and code enforcement, development plan review and inspection, disaster recovery, geotechnical and earthquake engineering, planning and surveying, contract staff support, program and construction management, structural engineering, transportation and traffic engineering, and water resources services. This segment also offers district administration, financial consulting, and federal compliance services; and communications and technology services. It serves public and governmental agencies, including cities, counties, redevelopment agencies, water districts, school districts, and universities; investor and municipal owned energy utilities; state and federal agencies; and commercial and industrial firms, as well as various other special districts and agencies. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
WLDN Company Deck
WLDN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a strongly positive operational and financial performance for fiscal 2025 — record revenue, sizable organic growth, meaningful margin expansion, robust free cash flow and a net cash position. Management highlighted a solid pipeline, large contract wins, and accelerating data-center-driven demand supported by strategic acquisitions. The primary negatives are a near-term tax incentive headwind (potential expiration of Section 179D) that reduces 2026 EPS guidance and some timing/ execution risks tied to program ramps and acquisition integration. Overall, the positives (broad-based growth, profitability, cash generation, and strategic positioning) outweigh the headwinds.View all WLDN earnings summariesWLDN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$141.67
▲(77.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.52% Insiders
17.33% Mutual Funds
18.61% Other Institutional Investors
46.10% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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