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$46.57 - $137.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume23.77K
Average Volume (3M)290.90K
Market Cap
$1.39B
Enterprise Value$1.43B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$33.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$69.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.7
Beta0.83
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. 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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$130.00Price Target Upside67.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)4.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$399.47M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Accelerating Revenue And Margin RecoverySustained multi-year top-line acceleration and positive margins indicate the business has moved from loss-making to consistently profitable operations. That durability supports reinvestment, bidding competitiveness on multi-year public and utility contracts, and a stronger earnings base over 2–6 months.
Materially Improved Capital StructureLower leverage and stronger returns afford balance-sheet flexibility to fund growth, absorb timing mismatches on receivables, and pursue accretive M&A. A healthier capital structure reduces refinancing risk and supports sustained investment in program execution and hiring.
Strategic M&A And Commercial DiversificationAcquisitions like Burton broaden recurring, multi‑year commercial revenue and Fortune 500 relationships, shifting mix away from solely municipal programs. This diversifies revenue streams and strengthens long‑term program annuity, improving predictability and margin potential over quarters.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow Weakness And Timing VolatilityA steep FCF decline and noted quarterly operating cash timing shortfalls signal working‑capital and client payment sensitivity. Durable execution and cash collection are critical for funding growth and repaying temporary revolver draws; volatility constrains free‑cash reuse for M&A or capex.
Rising G&A And Acquisition-related CostsSustained higher G&A from acquisitions and compensation can erode margin expansion if not offset by revenue synergies. Persistent integration amortization and elevated personnel costs increase the break‑even point and create execution risk for hitting long‑term high‑20s EBITDA margin targets.
Execution/ramp Risk And Niche Labor ConstraintsRevenue recognition and margin gains depend on timely ramp of big programs and specialized hires. Prolonged ramp or inability to staff niche roles slows delivery, delays cash conversion, and risks underperforming projected accretive contributions from large commercial and grid projects over the medium term.
Willdan Group News
WLDN FAQ
What was Willdan’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willdan lowest stock price was $46.57 and its highest was $137.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Willdan’s market cap?
Willdan’s market cap is $1.39B.
When is Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willdan’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 75 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 89%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 82.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 11.1%
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
19.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.60%
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
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
Average Price Target
$130.00
▲(67.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.57% Insiders
18.48% Mutual Funds
21.09% Other Institutional Investors
42.24% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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