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WLDN Stock Chart & Stats
$72.63
-$0.77(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$72.63
-$0.77(-1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$64.67 - $137.00
Previous Close$72.84
Volume191.89K
Average Volume (3M)319.79K
Market Cap
$1.25B
Enterprise Value$1.23K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$89.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.42
Shares Outstanding15,232,091
10 Day Avg. Volume261,529
30 Day Avg. Volume319,793
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 Upside88.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$418.17M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Strong ROEWilldan's materially reduced leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.25) and strong ROE (~20.9%) provide durable financial flexibility. Lower debt supports bidding on large, multi-year public and utility programs, funds M&A and investment, and reduces interest burden, strengthening resilience across industry cycles.
Record Profitability And Margin ExpansionSustained margin expansion and record adjusted EBITDA reflect scalable program-management economics and operational leverage. Higher margins improve cash generation capacity and reinvestment potential, underpinning long-term earnings power if the company preserves overhead discipline and manages project mix.
M&A-driven Commercial Diversification And Pipeline GrowthTargeted acquisitions and successful integrations broaden commercial client roster and geographic reach, enabling cross-sell into utilities and new sectors. This builds a larger, more diverse project pipeline and increases capacity to win complex, higher-value contracts, supporting more durable revenue streams.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash Flow ConversionFree cash flow variability in a working-capital-heavy consulting/project business poses a structural risk to funding growth and acquisitions. Even with positive FCF, swings reduce predictability for debt paydown and capital allocation, requiring conservative liquidity management and tighter working-capital controls over time.
Gross Margin Sensitivity To Revenue MixWilldan’s gross margins are materially affected by contract mix: commercial and performance projects carry higher equipment and subcontract content which compresses gross margins. This structural sensitivity makes earnings volatile if the book of work shifts toward lower-margin engagements or higher passthrough costs persist.
Timing Uncertainty On Large Contract RampsLarge contract timing risk (e.g., LADWP) creates backlog conversion uncertainty, complicating revenue and workforce planning. Delays can push material revenue and margin into future periods, reducing near-term visibility and making multi-quarter forecasting and capacity utilization less reliable for sustained performance.
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 $1.25B.
When is Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Willdan’s earnings last quarter?
Willdan 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 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 1.09.
How many shares outstanding does Willdan have?
Willdan has 15,232,091 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willdan’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willdan 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?
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:
$136.67 (88.17% Upside)
$136.67 (88.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLDN Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
30.94%
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 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
3.59% Insiders
18.76% Mutual Funds
8.00% Other Institutional Investors
53.99% Public Companies and
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