WillScot Holdings Corporation (WSC) Stock Price & Analysis
WillScot Holdings Corporation (WSC) closed at USD 16.38 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.17% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 16.19; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 15.88–16.52 on volume of 3,043,213 shares. Market capitalization is $2.97B, with a 52-week range of USD 14.91–29.77 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Also available as compact Markdown for AI agents: nexqual.com/WSC.md
Key facts (WSC)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold WSC (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.70 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 28.3 (range 21–37).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -24.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -49.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.28, revenue estimate $586M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (WSC)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold WSC. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Cooperman | Omega Family Office | 3.28% | $116M | Unchanged |
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | 0.01% | $988K | New position |
Analysts (WSC)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.70 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 28.3 (low 21, high 37).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $30 → $21 |
| 2026-10-12 | Baird | Target lowered | Neutral | $28 → $21 |
| 2026-08-10 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $24 → $26 |
| 2026-07-08 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $27 → $30 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WSC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -24.9% | -49.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -25.0% | -12.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.5% | 41.3% |
| Max drawdown | -44.1% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -68.4% (Feb 2023→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 16.38 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.17% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 16.19 |
| Open | USD 16.09 |
| Day Range | USD 15.88 – 16.52 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 14.91 – 29.77 |
| Volume | 3,043,213 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.97B |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (WSC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WSC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 29.43 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 19.64) |
| MACD | -0.84 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WSC)
Wall Street analysts rate WSC "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 28.3 (range USD 21–37), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 28.3 |
| High Target | USD 37 |
| Low Target | USD 21 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (WSC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $586.44M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.25 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.21 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.33 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.29 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WSC)
| Total Revenue | $2.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.90% |
| Gross Margin | +52.32% |
| Operating Margin | +20.12% |
| Profit Margin | -3.00% |
| ROE | -7.08% |
| Debt / Equity | 4.17 |
| Current Ratio | 0.81 |
| Total Cash | $23.04M |
| Total Debt | $3.79B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $737.65M (32.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WSC)
Nexqual rates WillScot Holdings Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 52%, operating 20% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $23M cash vs $3.79B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $738M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 32% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -7%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (WSC)
| Insider Ownership | +2.63% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +119.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 181.19M |
| Float | 176.30M |
| Short % of Float | +12.21% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (WSC)
WillScot Holdings Corporation is led by Timothy D. Boswell (age 46), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Timothy D. Boswell (age 46) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Worthing F. Jackman (age 61) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Matthew T. Jacobsen (age 43) |
| Senior Director of Investor Relations | Charles Wohlhuter |
| Executive Vice President of US Field Operations | Joseph F. Donegan (age 74) |
Major Backers & Investors (WSC)
Notable institutional backers of WillScot Holdings Corporation include FMR, LLC, JPMorgan, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 14.98% |
| JPMorgan | 6.67% |
| Fidelity | 5.91% |
| T. Rowe Price | 3.11% |
| Capital International Investors | 2.72% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 2.72% |
| Samlyn Capital, LLC | 2.57% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.83% |
| BlackRock | 17.76% |
| State Street | 3.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGRC | McGrath RentCorp | USD 113.19 | ▼ 1.26% |
| EQPT | EquipmentShare.com Inc | USD 14.41 | ▼ 6.25% |
| CAR | Avis Budget Group, Inc. | USD 109.77 | ▲ 2.02% |
| HRI | Herc Holdings Inc. | USD 124 | ▼ 3.65% |
| CTOS | Custom Truck One Source, Inc. | USD 9.2 | ▼ 3.77% |
| VSTS | Vestis Corporation | USD 14.4 | ▲ 0.63% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
For AI agents: this data is also available through Nexqual's free, keyless MCP server at https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp; every result includes source_url, as_of and cite_as. More: nexqual.com/agents · llms.txt