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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)432.20K
Market Cap
$1.18B
Enterprise Value$1.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$33.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$69.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.87
Shares Outstanding15,110,606
10 Day Avg. Volume323,121
30 Day Avg. Volume432,198
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 Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$130.00Price Target Upside67.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$412.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin TurnaroundTTM revenue near $684M with ~40% growth and a return to positive net margin (~8.2%) reflects durable demand for Willdan’s services. Sustained top‑line expansion plus regained profitability supports reinvestment, scale economics, and lowers business risk over the medium term.
Materially Improved Balance SheetTotal debt reduction to roughly $69M and a low debt/equity (~0.22x) materially improve financial flexibility. This stronger capital structure supports bidding on multi‑year contracts, pursuing accretive M&A and absorbing receivable timing swings without impairing core operations.
Strategic M&A & Commercial DiversificationThe Burton acquisition expands recurring, enterprise contracts and lifts commercial mix toward ~25% pro forma. This diversification reduces single‑market exposure, increases predictable revenue streams, and can sustainably lift margins and EPS if integration and client retention hold.
Bears Say
Weaker Free Cash Flow MomentumA sharp ~38.7% decline in TTM free cash flow and a quarter of negative OCF (timing‑related) reduce the company’s internal funding capacity. Slower FCF growth can constrain capex, integration spend, or the pace of organic scaling and may increase sensitivity to working‑capital swings.
Rising G&A From Acquisitions And CompensationElevated G&A tied to acquisition amortization and higher stock‑based compensation increases fixed overhead. Unless offset by scale or realized synergies, persistent higher overhead can limit sustainable operating margin expansion even amid strong EBITDA growth.
Timing & Workforce Risk On Large ProgramsSeveral large programs are still ramping and require niche hires; delays or talent shortfalls can postpone revenue recognition and margin realization. Execution and staffing bottlenecks introduce medium‑term variability in revenue conversion and cash collection.
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 $1.18B.
When is Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 28 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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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 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 ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.38%
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 Company Deck
WLDN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong operational and financial momentum: double-digit normalized revenue growth, record adjusted EBITDA, margin expansion, upgraded guidance, and strategic M&A (Burton, APG) that materially expand commercial exposure and recurring revenue. The primary negatives are short-term operating cash timing volatility, higher G&A from acquisitions and compensation, a temporary revolver draw to fund Burton, and timing/ramping risk on certain large contracts and niche hiring needs. Overall the positives are substantial and appear to outweigh the manageable near-term risks.View all WLDN earnings summariesWLDN Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$130.00
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Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.62% Insiders
18.91% Mutual Funds
21.13% Other Institutional Investors
40.51% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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