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Willdan Group

102.06 USD
+1.48
1.47%
At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
102.06
0.00
0%
1 day
1.47%
5 days
0.45%
1 month
-6.82%
3 months
77.37%
6 months
145.75%
Year to date
170.86%
1 year
161.36%
5 years
270.86%
10 years
810.44%
 

About: Willdan Group Inc is a provider of professional technical and consulting services to utilities, private industry, and public agencies at all levels of government. It operates in the business segments of Energy and Engineering and Consulting. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy segment, which includes services such as audit and surveys, program design, master planning, benchmarking analysis, design engineering, construction management, performance contracting, installation, advances in software and data analytics, and other services. All of its revenue is derived from the domestic markets.

Employees: 1,761

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

7,192% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $875K | Put options by funds: $12K

94% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 35 | Existing positions closed: 18

58% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $427M [Q1] → $676M (+$250M) [Q2]

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 3 (+1) [Q2]

15% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 69 | Existing positions reduced: 60

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 170 [Q1] → 187 (+17) [Q2]

1.84% more ownership

Funds ownership: 72.75% [Q1] → 74.59% (+1.84%) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$103
1% upside
Avg. target
$112
9% upside
High target
$120
18% upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Wedbush
Alicia Reese
$120
Outperform
Maintained
8 Aug 2025
Roth Capital
Craig Irwin
$103
Buy
Reiterated
5 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about WLDN published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
9 hours ago
Willdan Wins $15 Million Contract with SoCalREN to Deliver Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WLDN--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a $15 million contract with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) to deliver energy efficiency services for their commercial portfolio. This two-year contract includes the implementation of SoCalREN's Small Commercial Direct Install Program, Food Desert Energy Efficiency Equity Program, and Small Medium Business Energy Advisor Program. Willdan will provide these ser.
Willdan Wins $15 Million Contract with SoCalREN to Deliver Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Look Beyond the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows
Cash-rich stocks like MTRN, WLDN, BBW and NCSM show rising cash flows, offering investors stability and growth beyond Fed policy shifts.
Look Beyond the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Markets Peak Despite Job Woes
Willdan, Interactive Brokers and Acadian shine as top momentum picks despite market jitters over weak job growth.
Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Markets Peak Despite Job Woes
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
9 days ago
Pick These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Enhance Returns
Here we present four stocks, BBW, WLDN, FSI and LOPE, with solid net profit margins that can contribute to making a strong portfolio.
Pick These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Enhance Returns
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 days ago
Enhance Portfolio Returns With These 4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks
RELY, FTDR, PGY and WLDN make the cut as top liquid stocks, with each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.
Enhance Portfolio Returns With These 4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
19 days ago
Willdan Group: Shares Are Really Getting Quite Expensive (Downgrade)
Willdan Group has delivered extraordinary returns, up 447.7% since my 2023 'buy' call, far outpacing the S&P 500. The company continues to post strong revenue and profit growth, fueled by surging energy demand and strategic acquisitions. Despite robust fundamentals and a powerful long-term catalyst, the stock's valuation has become lofty compared to peers.
Willdan Group: Shares Are Really Getting Quite Expensive (Downgrade)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
21 days ago
Bull of the Day: Willdan Group (WLDN)
Willdan Group, Inc. WLDN is a hidden AI Revolution stock as it consults on the electric grid. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) is expected to grow earnings by 48% this year.
Bull of the Day: Willdan Group (WLDN)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
23 days ago
What Makes Willdan (WLDN) a Good Fit for 'Trend Investing'
Willdan (WLDN) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
What Makes Willdan (WLDN) a Good Fit for 'Trend Investing'
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
26 days ago
Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Willdan (WLDN) Stock
Willdan Group (WLDN) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Willdan (WLDN) Stock
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Willdan Group: Positioned To Capitalize On AI-Driven Energy Gap
Willdan Group is uniquely positioned to benefit from surging AI-driven data center electricity demand, making it a strong buy in my view. The company's strategic acquisitions, especially APG, expand its reach into high-growth sectors and diversify its customer base beyond government contracts. Willdan's acquisition strategy is fueling both organic and inorganic growth, as evidenced by strong revenue and free cash flow contributions.
Willdan Group: Positioned To Capitalize On AI-Driven Energy Gap
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