Willdan (WLDN)
NASDAQ:WLDN
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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$36.60 - $137.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume23.77K
Average Volume (3M)290.90K
Market Cap
$1.16B
Enterprise Value$1.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$65.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$69.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.3
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.57
Shares Outstanding14,796,110
10 Day Avg. Volume296,678
30 Day Avg. Volume290,901
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$130.00Price Target Upside67.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$399.47M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationWilldan's strong cash conversion (CFO ~$80M, FCF ~$71M, FCF ~88% of net income) supports durable financial flexibility. Reliable free cash flow funds working capital, debt paydown, targeted M&A and capex, reducing financing risk and enabling reinvestment over the next 2–6 months.
Balance Sheet ImprovementLeverage declined materially and equity increased, producing a net cash position and sizable liquidity. The stronger balance sheet lowers interest costs, raises resilience to project cyclicality, and gives capacity to support multi-year contracts or opportunistic acquisitions without stressing liquidity.
Revenue And Margin ExpansionMulti‑year top-line growth with contract revenue scale and a >20% adjusted EBITDA margin shows scalable, higher-value services and operational leverage. This combination supports sustainable profitability as programmatic utility and commercial workloads expand over the medium term.
Bears Say
Section 179D Tax UncertaintyA sizable 179D tax benefit materially boosted 2025 EPS; potential expiration creates a durable earnings headwind and planning uncertainty. Dependence on tax incentives increases volatility of reported EPS and cash taxes until legislative clarity is provided, affecting near‑term forecasts.
Project Timing & Cash VolatilityWilldan’s project‑based revenue recognition and program ramps create working‑capital swings and uneven cash conversion. Historical FCF volatility and timing differences between awards and recognized revenue can stress liquidity and distort short‑term profitability across quarters.
Acquisition And Integration RiskManagement expects acquisitions while G&A and integration costs have risen. Execution risk from integrating purchases, higher overhead and distraction from core projects can compress margins and create operational complexity that may persist beyond initial post‑deal quarters.
Willdan Group News
WLDN FAQ
What was Willdan’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willdan lowest stock price was $36.60 and its highest was $137.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Willdan’s market cap?
Willdan’s market cap is $1.16B.
When is Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Willdan’s earnings last quarter?
Willdan 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 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 0.83.
How many shares outstanding does Willdan have?
Willdan has 14,796,110 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willdan’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willdan 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?
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:
$130.00 (67.14% Upside)
$130.00 (67.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLDN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
102.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Willdan
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
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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
$130.00
▲(67.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.65% Insiders
17.99% Mutual Funds
1.46% Other Institutional Investors
62.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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