Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (38% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) advanced +1.60% to $77.27, trading at 17% of its 52-week range ($64.67 – $137). High-quality cash engine (38% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
ANAHEIM, Calif., October 30, 2026--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Mantis Intermediate Holdings, LLC ("Mantis"), doing business as Mantis I
Willdan (WLDN) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Willdan (WLDN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +20.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) ranks #176 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #494 by equity capitalization ($1.18B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACM leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while ACM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.3% ROIC and 7.5% gross margin. WLDN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 70/100 (B-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLDN
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Willdan Group Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 22.4x | 37.5% | 12.2% | +1.60% | $1.18B | Benchmark Subject |
| MG Mistras Group Inc | D+ | 56/100 | 38.2x | 28.2% | 8.6% | -1.32% | $643.4M | /mg-vs-wldn → |
| VSEC VSE Corporation | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | 4.3% | +6.10% | $4.35B | /vsec-vs-wldn → |
| STN Stantec Inc | D+ | 57/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +0.60% | $8.13B | /stn-vs-wldn → |
| ACM AECOM | D+ | 58/100 | 14.5x | 7.5% | 16.3% | +1.99% | $8.17B | /acm-vs-wldn → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02), Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) reported GAAP revenue of $681.6M (+20.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $565.8M , and +33.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $52.6M, operating cash flow of $80.1M, and free cash flow of $70.7M (+11.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, WLDN closed FY2025 with $544.2M in total assets against $46.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.90, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-02 | $681.6M | $52.6M | $80.1M | $70.7M | $544.2M | $46.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-27 | $565.8M | $22.6M | $72.1M | $63.7M | $464.9M | $79.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-29 | $510.1M | $10.9M | $39.2M | $39.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Willdan Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $77.27 (+1.60% 1D, market cap $1.18B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WLDN ranks #176 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Military/Government/Technical), WLDN carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.4x, gross margin of 37.5%, and ROIC of 12.2%. By comparison, MG (Mistras Group Inc) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 38.2x, ROIC 8.6%, cap $643.4M) and VSEC (VSE Corporation) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.3%, cap $4.35B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ACM leads on capital efficiency (16.3% ROIC).
Per WLDN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02, CIK 0001370450), Willdan Group Inc. generated $681.6M in revenue (+20.5% YoY), $52.6M in net income, and $70.7M in free cash flow against $544.2M in total assets and $46.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
WLDN last traded at $77.27 (+1.60% on volume of 162,310 shares), positioning the stock -1.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($78.57) and -10.99% below its 200-day simple moving average ($86.81). Across its 52-week range of $64.67 to $137.00, WLDN sits at the 17.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($71.09 to $83.45).
Why WLDN Stock advanced +1.60% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (38% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.