Willdan earnings beat by $0.11, revenue topped estimates

Willdan (WLDN) reported Q3 EPS of $1.20, beating estimates by $0.11, with revenue at $214.5M, surpassing expectations of $108.4M. The company guided FY 2026 EPS to $5.15-$5.25, below consensus of $5.07, and revenue to $435M-$445M, well below consensus of $826.8M. WLDN's stock is down 17.85% over the last 3 months and 16.91% over the last 12 months.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$WLDN
Neutral
high confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings surprise may generate short‑term buying pressure, yet the weak guidance could trigger profit‑taking.

02

Market read

Company‑specific earnings news with mixed implications for price direction.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming contract wins not reflected in current guidance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after‑hours release

Background

Willdan (NASDAQ:WLDN) posted Q3 results with an EPS beat and strong revenue surprise, but issued FY2026 guidance below consensus.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q3 EPS beat by $0.11 and revenue $214.5M vs $108.4M estimate; FY2026 guidance below consensus.

Expected impact

potential downside as the market prices in the below‑consensus revenue outlook

Evidence & confidence

Beat on EPS and revenue is positive, yet guidance shortfall signals slower growth, likely limiting upside.

Market effects

May prompt reevaluation of other utility‑service firms with similar contracts.

Limited to U.S. small‑cap segment.

Low, confined to company‑specific news.

Counterpoint

Investors could view the revenue guidance miss as a buying opportunity if the market overreacts.

Key entities

  • Willdan

    U.S. listed provider of engineering and construction services.

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