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WLDN Jumps As Willdan Group Lands Burton Deal And NYC Contract

ELLIS HOBBS•UPDATED MAY. 9, 2026, 10:06 AM ET
Reviewed by Matt Monacoand Fact-checked by Bryce Tuohey

Willdan Group Inc. stocks have been trading up by 19.47 percent after securing major new energy-efficiency contracts.

What Traders Need To Know

  • Strong Q1 2026 from Willdan Group Inc. showed double-digit net revenue growth, nearly doubled net income, margin expansion, higher adjusted EPS, and raised full-year 2026 guidance, boosted by Burton Energy Group.
  • Acquisition of Burton Energy Group adds $103M in contract revenue, $15M net revenue, and $7M EBITDA in 2025, more than doubling commercial reach and expected to lift 2026 adjusted EPS.
  • New $27M, three-year NYC Accelerator contract provides multi-year visibility as Willdan Group drives building decarbonization and Local Law 97 compliance in New York City.
  • Analyst Wedbush now has Outperform on WLDN with price targets up to $145, seeing the stock as a beneficiary of grid modernization and AI-driven data-center spending even with 179D tax headwinds.
  • Raised 2026 guidance above Street expectations plus a 3.5% share pop on the Burton Energy news signal strong momentum and growing confidence in Willdan Group Inc.’s energy-focused growth path.

Candlestick Chart

Weekly Update May 04 – May 08, 2026: On Saturday, May 09, 2026 Willdan Group Inc. stock [NASDAQ: WLDN] is trending up by 19.47%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as our expert analysis in the detailed breakdown below.

Industrials industry expert:

Analyst sentiment – positive

Willdan sits in a strong niche position at the intersection of engineering services, energy efficiency, and grid modernization. Revenue growth (≈12–17% 3–5yr CAGR) and a 37.5% gross margin support attractive economics, with mid‑teens ROIC and ~19% ROE well above typical construction/engineering peers. Valuation at ~21.7x P/E and 1.6x sales is reasonable versus growth and quality. Balance sheet leverage is modest (total debt/equity 0.23, interest coverage 15.9x), though recent negative free cash flow reflects working‑capital drag.

Technically, WLDN is in a strong weekly uptrend, ripping from ~72 to ~89 in four sessions, with successive higher highs and closes near the top of the range, indicating persistent institutional demand. Intraday 5‑minute candles show shallow pullbacks being bought and elevated volume on breakouts, not on reversals. The first actionable level is support near $80—the prior breakout zone and post‑earnings consolidation high. Pullbacks toward $80 offer favorable entries; a sustained break below $76 would invalidate near‑term momentum.

Fundamentally and versus Industrials and Construction benchmarks, Willdan now screens as a structural grower tied to secular decarbonization, AI‑driven data‑center power demand, and grid upgrades. The NYC Accelerator win and Burton Energy acquisition expand backlog, commercial exposure, and EBITDA, while raised 2026 guidance and multiple Wedbush target hikes ($110 then $145) reinforce confidence. I see upside toward $110 in 12 months, with initial support at $80 and stronger support at $72; risk/reward remains clearly skewed higher.

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Quick Financial Overview

Willdan Group Inc. is coming off a strong Q1 2026 print. The company delivered double-digit net revenue growth, nearly doubled net income, and expanded margins on $155.1M in quarterly revenue. Management raised full-year 2026 revenue and EPS guidance above Street expectations, signaling confidence that demand for energy efficiency, grid work, and AI/data-center related projects is accelerating. For traders, that guidance raise is a key catalyst because it often resets expectations and can support a re-rating in the stock.

On the chart, WLDN has shown aggressive upside. Over the recent weekly stretch, price pushed from the low $70s to a high near $89, a sharp move that reflects the bullish news cycle. The intraday print where WLDN ripped from an open just above $78 to close near $88.4 on a wide-range bar shows a clear momentum burst, likely tied to the earnings and Burton Energy headlines. That kind of expansion day often becomes a reference candle for future support and resistance.

Fundamentals back the move. Willdan Group Inc. posted $681.6M in trailing revenue with revenue growth above 10% over three and five years. Profitability is improving with an EBIT margin of 6.4%, EBITDA margin of 9.2%, and returns on equity near 19%. Valuation is not cheap at a P/E around 21.7 and price-to-sales of 1.64, but leverage looks manageable with total debt-to-equity at 0.23 and interest coverage near 15.9. Cash flow this quarter was negative, driven by a large working-capital outflow, which traders should watch if growth slows.

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