Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) Stock Price & Analysis
Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) closed at USD 71.61 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 0.56% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 72.01; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 70.2–72.84 on volume of 289,983 shares. Market capitalization is $1.09B, with a 52-week range of USD 64.67–137 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (WLDN)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 137.5 (range 130–145).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -23.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +113.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 1.07, revenue estimate $218M.
Analysts (WLDN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 137.5 (low 130, high 145).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Wedbush | Reiterated | Outperform | $130 |
| 2026-08-18 | Wedbush | Reiterated | Outperform | $130 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WLDN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -23.9% | +113.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -24.0% | +16.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.9% | 53.5% |
| Max drawdown | -50.4% (Jan 2026→Apr 2026) | -72.5% (Dec 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 71.61 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.56% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 72.01 |
| Open | USD 72.83 |
| Day Range | USD 70.2 – 72.84 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 64.67 – 137 |
| Volume | 289,983 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.09B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (WLDN)
Nexqual's technical model rates WLDN "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 23.34 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 80.83) |
| MACD | -2.23 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WLDN)
Wall Street analysts rate WLDN "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 137.5 (range USD 130–145), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 137.5 |
| High Target | USD 145 |
| Low Target | USD 130 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (WLDN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $218.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.07 vs est 1.22 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.91 vs est 0.81 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.57 vs est 0.79 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.21 vs est 0.81 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WLDN)
| Total Revenue | $741.84M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +33.20% |
| Gross Margin | +37.79% |
| Operating Margin | +8.63% |
| Profit Margin | +8.80% |
| ROE | +21.19% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.25 |
| Current Ratio | 1.37 |
| Total Cash | $34.87M |
| Total Debt | $89.19M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WLDN)
Nexqual rates Willdan Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +20% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $35M cash vs $89M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $71M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 21%, ROA 5.9% |
Ownership (WLDN)
| Insider Ownership | +3.38% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 15.23M |
| Float | 13.39M |
| Short % of Float | +12.09% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (WLDN)
Willdan Group, Inc. is led by Michael A. Bieber (age 56), CEO, Director & President, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO, Director & President | Michael A. Bieber (age 56) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Creighton K. Early (age 72) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Albert Leo Kaschalk |
Major Backers & Investors (WLDN)
Notable institutional backers of Willdan Group, Inc. include Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP, Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel, LLC, Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 8.69% |
| Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel, LLC | 3.48% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 2.57% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.37% |
| Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC | 2.36% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 2.34% |
| Fidelity | 1.82% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 12.7% |
| BlackRock | 11.91% |
| Geode Capital | 2.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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