Willdan (WLDN)


Market Price (8/21/2026): $86.77 | Market Cap: $1.3 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Construction & Engineering

Willdan (WLDN)


Market Price (8/21/2026): $86.77
Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction & Engineering

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.1%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Grid Automation, Distributed Energy Resources, Show more.

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%

Key risks
WLDN key risks include [1] significant customer concentration, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.1%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Grid Automation, Distributed Energy Resources, Show more.
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
4 Key risks
WLDN key risks include [1] significant customer concentration, Show more.

WLDN in ETFs

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IWM0.04%
NUSC0.09%
IWO0.06%
ESML0.04%
VTWO0.03%
DFAS0.03%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/14/2026

Willdan (WLDN) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

Willdan reported robust financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended July 3, 2026. The company announced adjusted diluted EPS of $2.07, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.77. Quarterly revenue reached $231.03 million, considerably exceeding analysts' expectations of $102.27 million. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting net revenue between $415 million and $430 million and adjusted diluted EPS between $5.00 and $5.15 per share.

2. Strategic Acquisitions and Major Contract Wins.

The company expanded its market presence and secured significant projects during the period. On May 4, 2026, Willdan acquired Burton Energy Group, an energy management consulting firm, which more than doubled its commercial market services and was expected to be accretive to 2026 adjusted EPS. Additionally, Willdan secured a $27 million, three-year contract in April 2026 with the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice for the NYC Accelerator program. In July 2026, it was awarded a $31 million design-build contract for a renewable cogeneration project with the Encina Wastewater Authority.

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Updated on 8/14/2026

Willdan (WLDN) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

Willdan reported robust financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended July 3, 2026. The company announced adjusted diluted EPS of $2.07, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.77. Quarterly revenue reached $231.03 million, considerably exceeding analysts' expectations of $102.27 million. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting net revenue between $415 million and $430 million and adjusted diluted EPS between $5.00 and $5.15 per share.

2. Strategic Acquisitions and Major Contract Wins.

The company expanded its market presence and secured significant projects during the period. On May 4, 2026, Willdan acquired Burton Energy Group, an energy management consulting firm, which more than doubled its commercial market services and was expected to be accretive to 2026 adjusted EPS. Additionally, Willdan secured a $27 million, three-year contract in April 2026 with the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice for the NYC Accelerator program. In July 2026, it was awarded a $31 million design-build contract for a renewable cogeneration project with the Encina Wastewater Authority.

3. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Results and Initial Guidance Increase.

Willdan initiated the period with strong fiscal Q1 2026 results, which ended April 3, 2026. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.91, beating the consensus estimate by 7.49%. Net revenue for the quarter grew 8.3% (16.6% normalized) to $92.4 million, and net income increased 82.0% (96.0% normalized) to $8.5 million. These results led to an initial increase in full-year 2026 financial targets for net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted EPS.

4. Positive Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Adjustments.

Analysts responded favorably to Willdan's performance and strategic initiatives. Wedbush maintained an "Outperform" rating throughout the period, adjusting its price target upwards from $110 to $130, and then to $145. On August 15, 2026, Wall Street Zen upgraded Willdan's stock rating from "hold" to "buy."

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.6% change in WLDN stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268202026Change
Stock Price ($)76.0085.5812.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6827428.8%
Net Income Margin (%)7.7%8.8%14.2%
P/E Multiple21.219.7-7.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1515-2.6%
Cumulative Contribution12.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WLDN12.6% 
Market (SPY)6.1%28.0%
Sector (XLI)3.0%15.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -32.2% change in WLDN stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -55.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268202026Change
Stock Price ($)126.2085.58-32.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)65274213.8%
Net Income Margin (%)6.4%8.8%38.2%
P/E Multiple44.419.7-55.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1515-2.9%
Cumulative Contribution-32.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WLDN-32.2% 
Market (SPY)10.5%31.5%
Sector (XLI)9.0%21.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 0.3% change in WLDN stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 115.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258202026Change
Stock Price ($)85.3085.580.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)59674224.5%
Net Income Margin (%)4.1%8.8%115.7%
P/E Multiple49.719.7-60.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1415-5.8%
Cumulative Contribution0.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WLDN0.3% 
Market (SPY)21.7%36.4%
Sector (XLI)19.5%28.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 324.1% change in WLDN stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/20/2026 was primarily driven by a 185.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238202026Change
Stock Price ($)20.1885.58324.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)44074268.6%
P/S Multiple0.61.7185.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1315-11.8%
Cumulative Contribution324.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WLDN324.1% 
Market (SPY)72.5%30.5%
Sector (XLI)69.6%31.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WLDN Return-16%-49%20%77%172%-18%103%
Peers Return53%-12%12%7%4%-9%53%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WLDN Win Rate33%33%58%58%58%38% 
Peers Win Rate67%47%55%60%57%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WLDN Max Drawdown-42%-67%-34%-20%-29%-50% 
Peers Max Drawdown-20%-31%-25%-21%-35%-38% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TTEK, AMRC, STN, J, ACM.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/20/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventWLDNS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven7 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven41 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-66.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven198.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven658 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven101.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven240 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-13.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven7 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-12.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven7 days6 days

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In The Past

Willdan's stock fell -7.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 7.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventWLDNS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven41 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-66.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven198.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven658 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven101.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven240 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.9%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven50 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-34.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.4%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven70 days15 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-79.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven385.3%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2002 days1085 days

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In The Past

Willdan's stock fell -7.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 7.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Willdan (WLDN)

Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) is a professional services firm operating primarily in the United States, offering a comprehensive suite of technical and consulting services. The company strategically divides its operations into two core segments: Energy, and Engineering and Consulting, addressing distinct but often interconnected needs of its clients.

The Energy segment focuses on optimizing energy use and infrastructure through services like comprehensive audits, program design, grid optimization, design engineering, construction management, and the provision of advanced software and data analytics for energy efficiency. The Engineering and Consulting segment provides a wide range of services critical for public and private sector development, including building and safety, city engineering, development plan review, disaster recovery, geotechnical and structural engineering, transportation and water resources engineering, along with financial consulting, federal compliance, and communications and technology solutions.

Willdan primarily serves a broad base of public and governmental agencies, such as cities, counties, water districts, school districts, universities, and both state and federal agencies. Its clientele also extends to investor and municipal-owned energy utilities, commercial and industrial firms, and various other special districts and agencies, making it a key partner for infrastructure development and operational efficiency across multiple sectors.

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  • Willdan is like an AECOM for local governments and utilities, focusing on engineering, planning, and energy solutions.
  • Willdan is like a Booz Allen Hamilton for cities and utilities, but specialized in engineering and energy infrastructure projects.
  • Willdan is like Accenture for public agencies and utilities, specializing in engineering and energy efficiency consulting.

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  • Energy Efficiency & Management Services: Provides comprehensive services from audits and program design to demand reduction, grid optimization, and installation, helping clients manage and improve energy usage.
  • Energy Software & Data Analytics: Offers specialized software and data analysis tools for insights into energy consumption and performance.
  • Civil & Structural Engineering: Includes services like building and safety, city engineering, code enforcement, development plan review, geotechnical, earthquake, structural, transportation, traffic, and water resources engineering.
  • Planning & Program Management: Offers urban planning, surveying, and comprehensive program and construction management support for various projects.
  • Specialized Government & Infrastructure Consulting: Provides services such as disaster recovery, contract staff support, district administration, financial consulting, federal compliance, and communications & technology services to public agencies.

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Willdan (WLDN) primarily serves a diverse range of organizational customers rather than individuals. Based on the provided company description, its major customers can be categorized as follows:

  • Public and Governmental Agencies: This broad category includes cities, counties, redevelopment agencies, water districts, school districts, universities, and both state and federal agencies.
  • Energy Utilities: Willdan serves both investor-owned and municipal-owned energy utilities.
  • Commercial and Industrial Firms: The company also provides services to various businesses operating in the commercial and industrial sectors.
  • Other Special Districts and Agencies: This category covers various other special districts and agencies.

The provided company description does not list the specific names of its customer companies or their public symbols.

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Michael A. Bieber, Chief Executive Officer

Michael A. Bieber was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Group, Inc. on December 30, 2023, after serving as President from November 2016 to December 2023. He joined Willdan in December 2014 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Prior to Willdan, Mr. Bieber spent over 18 years at Tetra Tech, where he held various leadership roles, including managing mergers and acquisitions and investor relations functions from March 2007 to December 2014, overseeing more than fifty acquisitions. He also managed Tetra Tech's corporate business development group from 2005 to 2007.

Creighton K. (Kim) Early, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Creighton K. (Kim) Early assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Willdan Group, Inc. on December 30, 2023, having served as Chief Financial Officer since April 16, 2021. From 2015 to 2021, he was the Executive Vice President and CFO of Willdan's Energy Solutions group. Before joining Willdan, Mr. Early was the Chief Financial Officer for Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, a company specializing in utility-scale wind, solar, and biomass projects. He also served as CFO for Earth Tech, where he contributed to its growth from a $37 million geotechnical consulting firm into a $1.3 billion multinational engineering leader over 14 years. Mr. Early has participated in over 50 M&A transactions as a buyer, seller, or advisor, and has held CFO positions for both public and privately held companies.

Thomas D. Brisbin, Chairman of the Board

Thomas D. Brisbin has been the Chairman of the Board for Willdan Group, Inc. since November 2016 and a board member since 2007. He previously served as the company's Chief Executive Officer from April 2007 to December 2023, and as President from 2007 to November 2016. Before joining Willdan, Dr. Brisbin was Vice President and consultant for AECOM Technology Corporation. His career also includes serving as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Tetra Tech, Inc. for five years, and co-founding and serving as President of PRC Environmental Management, Inc. from 1978 to 1995.

Micah Chen, Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Micah Chen was appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Willdan Group, Inc. on December 30, 2023, overseeing legal and regulatory risks. He served as General Counsel from March 2018 to December 2023 and as Legal Counsel from July 2017 to March 2018. Prior to Willdan, Mr. Chen held various positions at Aon Corporation, including Senior Vice President and Managing Director from 2008 to 2017, and was Vice President of the Construction Risk Group at Willis Towers Watson from 2006 to 2007.

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Key Risks to Willdan (WLDN)

  1. Customer and Geographic Concentration: Willdan faces significant risk due to its reliance on a limited number of clients and specific geographic regions, notably California, New York, and Nevada. The company's top 10 customers accounted for over half of its consolidated contract revenue in fiscal year 2025. This concentration makes Willdan vulnerable to adverse economic conditions, regulatory changes, or reduced spending by key clients in these areas, potentially leading to significant revenue fluctuations.
  2. Economic Uncertainty and Reliance on Specific Market Trends: General economic fluctuations can significantly impact government and private sector spending on infrastructure and energy projects, which form the core of Willdan's business. Furthermore, a substantial portion of Willdan's growth, particularly in its Energy segment, is tied to the demand for electricity from data centers. While this is a current growth driver, an over-reliance on this sector presents a single-point-of-failure risk, where a slowdown in AI-driven load growth or a major client's strategic shift could pressure revenue.
  3. Competitive Landscape and Talent Acquisition/Retention: The professional, technical, and consulting services market in which Willdan operates is highly competitive, with numerous firms vying for contracts. Willdan must continually innovate and differentiate its offerings to maintain its market position. Additionally, there is intense competition for skilled engineering and technical talent, which can drive up labor costs, pressure profit margins, and potentially limit the company's capacity for growth if it cannot effectively attract and retain qualified personnel.
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Willdan (WLDN) operates in the Energy and Engineering and Consulting segments, providing a range of professional, technical, and consulting services primarily in the United States. The addressable markets for their main products and services in the U.S. are sized as follows:

Energy Segment

  • Energy Efficiency and Optimization Services: The U.S. energy as a service market, which includes energy efficiency and optimization services, generated a revenue of approximately USD 23.61 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach about USD 43.79 billion by 2030.
  • Smart Grid and Grid Optimization: The United States smart grid market size reached approximately USD 20.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 77.3 billion by 2034.

Engineering and Consulting Segment

  • Engineering Services: The market size for Engineering Services in the U.S. was approximately USD 357.9 billion in 2025.
  • Public Sector Consulting and Advisory Services: The United States Public Sector Consulting and Advisory Services Market size is estimated at approximately USD 13.57 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 18.03 billion by 2030.
  • Construction Management Services: The market size of Construction Project Management Services in the U.S. was approximately USD 372.5 billion in 2025.
  • Disaster Recovery as a Service: The U.S. disaster recovery as a service market generated a revenue of approximately USD 3.53 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 15.31 billion by 2030.

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Willdan (WLDN) over the next 2-3 years:
  • Increased Demand for Energy Efficiency and Grid Modernization: Willdan is positioned to benefit from the growing national demand for energy efficiency and grid modernization solutions, driven by factors such as AI data centers, broader electrification initiatives, and the increasing complexity of the electricity grid. This trend is prompting utilities and municipalities to invest more in efficiency programs and power infrastructure, directly expanding Willdan's addressable market.
  • Expansion in the Data Center Market: The rapid growth in electricity demand fueled by artificial intelligence applications and data centers is identified as a significant new catalyst for Willdan. The company's management anticipates that activity related to data centers, particularly through its acquired power engineering capabilities, could more than double in 2026. By the end of 2026, data center-related work could account for nearly 20% of total revenue.
  • Growth from Large-Scale Utility and Government Contracts: Willdan continues to experience strong demand from both its government and utility customer base. The company has secured significant contracts, such as a $330 million contract with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) expected to contribute to the top line over the next four years, and a $112 million energy efficiency program for the city of San Diego.
  • Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Willdan actively pursues accretive "bolt-on" acquisitions to enhance its scale and capabilities, particularly in growing energy and infrastructure markets. The company has a robust M&A pipeline and plans to continue adding more capabilities through strategic acquisitions in the coming quarters.

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Share Issuance

  • Willdan's shares outstanding have shown a slight increase over the past few years, with approximately 14.49 million shares outstanding as of May 7, 2025, and 14.66 million as of August 6, 2025.
  • The company issues common stock related to business acquisitions, with an amount of $5,557 attributed to such issuances as of July 4, 2025.
  • Executives and employees receive equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units, leading to share issuances upon vesting. For instance, the CEO was granted 18,000 restricted stock units in March 2026, vesting in installments through 2029.

Outbound Investments

  • Willdan acquired Alternative Power Generation, Inc. (APG), an electrical engineering and construction management firm, in March 2025 through a stock purchase to strengthen its electrical engineering capabilities and enhance its position in the energy transition sector. APG generated approximately $37 million in revenue in 2024.
  • In February 2025, Willdan acquired Alpha Inspections LLC, a provider of building inspections, plans examination, and building official services.
  • The company completed the acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors, LLC in January 2026, expanding its financial services offerings.

Capital Expenditures

  • Willdan's capital expenditures were -$9.39 million in the last 12 months as of March 17, 2026, contributing to a free cash flow of $70.70 million.
  • In Q1 2026, Willdan Group invested $2.5 million in capital expenditures, focusing on funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
  • Purchases of property, plant and equipment amounted to -$2.46 million in Q4 2025.

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Peer Outperformance in Construction & Engineering

WLDN has trailed 63% of its 30 Construction & Engineering peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are IESC, PWR and TPC. Construction & Engineering ranks 1st of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Construction & Engineering constituents that WLDN has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
21%
of 33 industry peers · -17.1% return
3Y
77%
of 31 industry peers · 272.9% return
5Y
37%
of 30 industry peers · 130.9% return
Construction & Engineering peers with revenue growth within 4pp of WLDN's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
WLDN Willdan 17.6% 19.7x -17.1%272.9%130.9%
IESC IES 19.4% 29.8x 112.5%867.9%1285.9% +1,155pp
PWR Quanta Services 21.5% 75.0x 76.4%226.6%593.4% +463pp
TPC Tutor Perini 16.5% 38.4x 61.9%964.2%569.2% +438pp
EME EMCOR 16.7% 24.3x 30.4%268.6%567.4% +436pp
DY Dycom Industries 16.6% 38.5x 55.6%317.4%475.9% +345pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Construction & Engineering is WLDN's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering ← 31 29.0%130.0%210.1% CDNL 3150% · STRL 2271% · FIX 2195%
Marine Transportation 4 65.3%63.9%164.2% MATX 216% · KEX 164% · SFL 164%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 12.8%63.1%123.5% CAT 334% · ALSN 272% · WAB 251%
Aerospace & Defense 55 14.2%69.9%83.1% DFNS 2442% · ATI 1079% · FTAI 931%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -2.7%56.8%68.8% UBER 97% · CAR 69% · LYFT -62%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 10.6%55.4%54.0% CRS 1511% · PSIX 843% · GHM 739%
Rail Transportation 7 37.7%73.2%46.8% FSTR 119% · CSX 62% · UNP 52%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 45.8%12.0%45.7% XPO 281% · R 274% · CVLG 222%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 5.6%34.8%44.1% DXPE 532% · AIT 307% · URI 245%
Diversified Support Services 34 12.0%33.4%40.4% LIME 4787% · TH 408% · WLFC 355%
Electrical Components & Equipment 40 24.7%44.6%31.5% POWL 2445% · BE 912% · VRT 882%
Building Products 33 -4.1%16.6%29.2% GFF 423% · LMB 423% · PPIH 287%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 23.4%26.6%10.3% RCMT 808% · TTI 182% · CSW 151%
Office Services & Supplies 10 14.7%27.3%4.2% TILE 199% · PBI 168% · EBF 57%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.1%16.9%3.3% CECO 904% · ADUR 652% · NVRI 302%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -6.9%-18.4%-3.8% HURN 226% · CRAI 98% · GRNQ 80%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 -3.3%-10.5%-17.6% BLBD 196% · DE 89% · GENC 66%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -30.7%-9.3%-25.1% EXLS 55% · BR 12% · G -24%
Passenger Airlines 11 8.8%-8.6%-26.1% LTM 2372% · UAL 154% · SKYW 151%
Human Resource & Employment Services 21 12.6%-19.8%-35.3% BBSI 88% · ADP 47% · KFY 39%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -13.3%-25.2%-36.6% CHRW 83% · FDX 69% · EXPD 61%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -32.3%-17.2%-47.1% CIX 121% · MG 101% · BCO 56%
Airport Services 3 -68.1%-69.6%-58.7% JOBY -24% · ASLE -59% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

WLDNTTEKAMRCSTNJACMMedian
NameWilldan Tetra Te.Ameresco Stantec Jacobs S.AECOM  
Mkt Price85.5836.5722.1973.88147.5865.1869.53
Mkt Cap1.39.41.28.417.48.48.4
Rev LTM7425,0692,0248,55214,21915,3936,811
Op Inc LTM52594141780650715622
FCF LTM62547-465666645203375
FCF 3Y Avg55448-459594671575512
CFO LTM71567-97744736365466
CFO 3Y Avg64468-24685771701577

Growth & Margins

WLDNTTEKAMRCSTNJACMMedian
NameWilldan Tetra Te.Ameresco Stantec Jacobs S.AECOM  
Rev Chg LTM18.1%-7.6%8.9%10.0%20.1%-4.2%9.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg17.6%7.5%14.0%11.5%16.5%3.6%12.8%
Rev Chg Q33.2%-4.5%9.1%13.4%34.5%-14.2%11.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM8.4%-1.2%2.2%3.2%7.9%-3.7%2.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM36.3%1.7%49.4%18.2%-23.4%-29.7%9.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg80.5%16.6%19.2%19.8%18.1%0.7%18.6%
Op Mgn LTM7.1%11.7%7.0%9.1%4.6%4.6%7.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg6.0%10.7%5.9%8.5%5.6%5.5%6.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%0.0%0.7%0.2%0.0%-2.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM9.6%11.2%-4.8%8.7%5.2%2.4%6.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.0%9.0%-1.0%8.8%8.0%4.4%8.4%
FCF/Rev LTM8.4%10.8%-23.0%7.8%4.5%1.3%6.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.6%8.6%-26.0%7.6%7.0%3.6%7.3%

Valuation

WLDNTTEKAMRCSTNJACMMedian
NameWilldan Tetra Te.Ameresco Stantec Jacobs S.AECOM  
Mkt Cap1.39.41.28.417.48.48.4
P/S1.71.90.61.01.20.51.1
P/Op Inc24.615.98.310.826.711.713.8
P/EBIT23.614.98.610.625.911.613.2
P/E19.721.741.516.651.329.125.4
P/CFO18.216.6-12.111.323.622.917.4
Total Yield5.1%5.4%2.4%7.3%2.9%5.2%5.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.7%0.0%1.3%0.9%1.8%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.5%5.1%-39.2%6.2%4.1%4.5%4.8%
D/E0.10.11.70.30.20.40.3
Net D/E0.00.11.60.30.20.30.2

Returns

WLDNTTEKAMRCSTNJACMMedian
NameWilldan Tetra Te.Ameresco Stantec Jacobs S.AECOM  
1M Rtn17.5%20.1%-4.0%8.2%13.8%-5.5%11.0%
3M Rtn-5.6%34.5%-26.6%-2.8%29.8%-6.7%-4.2%
6M Rtn-27.6%-1.1%-34.6%-17.0%6.5%-32.0%-22.3%
12M Rtn-17.1%3.4%-2.0%-29.8%1.8%-45.0%-9.5%
3Y Rtn272.9%17.9%-53.2%16.0%35.1%-22.5%17.0%
1M Excs Rtn12.9%16.4%-7.0%6.7%11.2%-5.3%8.9%
3M Excs Rtn-10.4%30.8%-27.6%-3.9%27.3%-11.2%-7.1%
6M Excs Rtn-38.9%-12.5%-46.0%-28.4%-4.8%-43.3%-33.6%
12M Excs Rtn-37.8%-16.6%-20.6%-49.9%-18.3%-64.5%-29.2%
3Y Excs Rtn199.9%-60.1%-127.0%-58.3%-37.3%-95.6%-59.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262024202320222021
Energy576473427357286
Engineering & Consulting10692837267
Intersegment00000
Unallocated Corporate00000
Total682566510429354


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2006
Engineering Services4
Public Finance Services1
Homeland Security Services-0
Total5


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20262024202320222021
Energy522113-7-3
Engineering & Consulting2111886
Intersegment00000
Unallocated Corporate-21-10-9-9-11
Total532311-8-8


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20262024202320222021
Energy398349346342363
Unallocated Corporate10287446933
Engineering & Consulting4429262221
Intersegment000-23-23
Total544465416410394


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$85.58 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.3 
First Trading Date11/21/2006 
Distance from 52W High-36.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$79.49$92.89
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA7.7%-7.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility52.2%61.6%
Downside Capture153.93256.46
Upside Capture108.57181.35
Correlation (SPY)27.1%36.9%
WLDN Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.360.470.921.431.811.10
Up Beta2.850.230.761.611.640.94
Down Beta1.790.270.090.170.840.65
Up Capture-31%-30%85%86%298%470%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days7152354115373
Down Capture185%140%151%201%167%107%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days15284072137377

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WLDN
WLDN-18.7%61.5%-0.09-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.1%17.1%0.9031.3%
Equity (SPY)20.3%12.9%1.1636.8%
Gold (GLD)36.2%28.7%1.0715.2%
Commodities (DBC)44.1%20.2%1.69-5.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.3%13.8%0.6615.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-38.8%43.2%-1.0123.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WLDN
WLDN15.4%56.4%0.46-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.9%17.6%0.5733.8%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5732.8%
Gold (GLD)20.4%18.6%0.8912.5%
Commodities (DBC)10.2%19.6%0.407.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.4%18.9%0.0229.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.3%52.7%0.3620.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WLDN
WLDN19.2%54.0%0.54-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6138.8%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7237.2%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.2%0.638.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%18.1%0.3711.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2033.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.0%66.1%1.0114.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 71520260.9%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity15.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares12.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/17/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/202617.0%15.0% 
5/7/202618.7%23.1%32.3%
2/26/2026-25.5%-31.2%-33.3%
11/6/20256.6%8.3%21.0%
8/7/202527.5%35.1%9.6%
5/8/20254.5%16.6%41.1%
3/6/202529.7%24.1%20.1%
10/31/2024-7.7%-8.3%-8.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171616
# Negative898
Median Positive11.5%19.7%20.1%
Median Negative-8.0%-7.3%-8.3%
Max Positive29.7%38.9%41.1%
Max Negative-25.5%-31.2%-33.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/202617.0%15.0% 
5/7/202618.7%23.1%32.3%
2/26/2026-25.5%-31.2%-33.3%
11/6/20256.6%8.3%21.0%
8/7/202527.5%35.1%9.6%
5/8/20254.5%16.6%41.1%
3/6/202529.7%24.1%20.1%
10/31/2024-7.7%-8.3%-8.3%
8/1/202411.5%8.6%14.9%
5/2/20249.9%20.8%12.4%
3/7/202424.3%38.9%40.4%
11/2/202311.2%6.9%20.1%
8/3/202320.9%18.5%20.5%
5/4/202310.7%23.6%27.7%
3/9/2023-8.3%-0.6%-9.0%
11/3/202229.3%26.3%22.4%
8/4/2022-6.4%-4.4%-26.3%
5/5/2022-3.2%-9.4%-3.3%
3/10/2022-9.8%-7.6%-8.2%
11/4/20211.0%11.6%7.5%
8/5/2021-9.0%-2.4%-2.6%
5/6/2021-0.5%-3.1%3.1%
3/11/20217.1%-7.3%-8.3%
11/5/202014.1%23.0%19.8%
8/6/20207.2%6.5%5.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171616
# Negative898
Median Positive11.5%19.7%20.1%
Median Negative-8.0%-7.3%-8.3%
Max Positive29.7%38.9%41.1%
Max Negative-25.5%-31.2%-33.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/07/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202303/08/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202203/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/07/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202303/08/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202203/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q
12/31/202103/11/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202003/17/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/07/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201903/06/202010-K
09/30/201911/01/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/7/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Revenue415.00 Mil422.50 Mil430.00 Mil1.2% RaisedGuidance: 417.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA103.00 Mil105.00 Mil107.00 Mil2.4% RaisedGuidance: 102.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS55.085.152.0% RaisedGuidance: 4.97 for 2026
2026 Revenue and Net Revenue Growth15.0%17.5%20.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 17.5% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Revenue410.00 Mil417.50 Mil425.00 Mil5.0% RaisedGuidance: 397.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA100.00 Mil102.50 Mil105.00 Mil17.1% RaisedGuidance: 87.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS4.94.975.058.2% RaisedGuidance: 4.6 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA Growth26.0%29.0%32.0%   
2026 Revenue and Net Revenue Growth15.0%17.5%20.0%   

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Revenue390.00 Mil397.50 Mil405.00 Mil9.7% Higher NewActual: 362.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA85.00 Mil87.50 Mil90.00 Mil12.9% Higher NewActual: 77.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS4.54.64.710.8% Higher NewActual: 4.15 for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/6/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Net Revenue360.00 Mil362.50 Mil365.00 Mil5.1% RaisedGuidance: 345.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA77.00 Mil77.50 Mil78.00 Mil8.4% RaisedGuidance: 71.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS4.14.154.216.1% RaisedGuidance: 3.58 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 6/18/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bieber, Michael APRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell515202691.5856,6765,190,21222,850,726Form
2Bieber, Michael APRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell514202692.659,991925,66623,118,491Form
3Cohen, Steven ADirectSell310202681.826,000490,9201,705,865Form
4Chen, MicahEXECUTIVE VP & GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell9222025106.0010,0001,060,0004,284,838Form
5McGinn, Dennis VDirectSell9222025106.327,298775,9231,204,606Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bieber, Michael APRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell515202691.5856,6765,190,21222,850,726Form
2Bieber, Michael APRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell514202692.659,991925,66623,118,491Form
3Cohen, Steven ADirectSell310202681.826,000490,9201,705,865Form
4Chen, MicahEXECUTIVE VP & GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell9222025106.0010,0001,060,0004,284,838Form
5McGinn, Dennis VDirectSell9222025106.327,298775,9231,204,606Form
6Brisbin, Thomas DonaldDirectSell8262025118.155,182612,2538,352,732Form
7Brisbin, Thomas DonaldDirectSell8262025108.72117,59512,784,4977,685,810Form
8Brisbin, Thomas DonaldDirectSell8252025104.42125,00013,052,87919,661,917Form
9Brisbin, Thomas DonaldDirectSell8212025104.197,405771,52732,641,789Form
10Brisbin, Thomas DonaldDirectSell8202025109.69130,08214,268,93535,177,736Form
11Downes, CynthiaDirectSell8182025109.432,763302,355974,912Form
12Reder, Wanda KayDirectSell8182025119.46850101,5411,275,355Form
13Early, Creighton KEXECUTIVE VP AND CFODirectSell8152025116.547,764904,8178,399,154Form
14Cohen, Steven ADirectSell8142025116.342,500290,8503,123,613Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 21, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$16.5 Mil1.4%41New13F
Valiant Capital Management, L.P.$11.0 Mil0.9%28TRIM -6.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$16.5 Mil1.4%41New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Valiant Capital Management, L.P.$11.0 Mil0.9%28TRIM -6.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$16.5 Mil1.4%41New13F
Valiant Capital Management, L.P.$11.0 Mil0.9%28TRIM -6.0%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/20/2026