$WLDN

Willdan Group, Inc.

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Why is Willdan stock sliding today?

Willdan Group (WLDN) shares fell about 3% to $83.88 after it announced plans to acquire substantially all assets of KCS Corporation, adding a 15-person power-delivery engineering team to its APG group. The deal targets data center backup power, battery storage, and grid modernization. Markets were mixed ahead of Fed minutes and retail earnings.

Willdan stock falls despite acquisition of KCS Corporation

Willdan Group Inc (NASDAQ:WLDN) shares fell 2.9% after the company said it acquired substantially all assets of KCS Corporation, an engineering consulting firm in suburban Chicago. Willdan said the deal adds 15 employees and expands its power delivery engineering capacity for data centers, battery storage, and grid modernization.

WLDN sentiment & insider activity

Recent WLDN coverage spans earnings, financial news and mergers & acquisitions.

In the last 30 days, WLDN insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($5.2M). The most active reporter was Brisbin Thomas Donald with 1 filing.

What's driving WLDN

  • Significant insider sell by a director may indicate reduced confidence or portfolio rebalancing.

    SEC EDGAR · Sep 4, 2026

  • The bolt-on deal is framed as strategic expansion, but the market reaction is negative, implying investors worry about integration and near-term execution.

    investing.com · Aug 17, 2026

  • The deal is a near-term sentiment headwind for WLDN despite stated capability expansion, implying traders are weighing integration or deal economics.

    investing.com · Aug 17, 2026

  • Guidance raise plus record Q2 profitability supports a constructive near-term earnings revision backdrop, but margin and tax-rate risks temper follow-through.

    fool.com · Aug 14, 2026

  • Raised full-year targets and highlighted margin and cash flow strength, implying improved earnings visibility but with some margin normalization risk.

    yahoo.com · Aug 9, 2026

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Why is Willdan stock sliding today?

Willdan Group (WLDN) shares fell about 3% to $83.88 after it announced plans to acquire substantially all assets of KCS Corporation, adding a 15-person power-delivery engineering team to its APG group. The deal targets data center backup power, battery storage, and grid modernization. Markets were mixed ahead of Fed minutes and retail earnings.

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Willdan stock falls despite acquisition of KCS Corporation

Willdan Group Inc (NASDAQ:WLDN) shares fell 2.9% after the company said it acquired substantially all assets of KCS Corporation, an engineering consulting firm in suburban Chicago. Willdan said the deal adds 15 employees and expands its power delivery engineering capacity for data centers, battery storage, and grid modernization.

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Willdan Group (WLDN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Willdan Group (WLDN) reported Q2 FY2026 contract revenue of $231.0 million (+33.2% YoY) and net revenue of $117.2 million (+23.5%). Adjusted EBITDA was $33.0 million (+50.6%) with 28.2% margin. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.58 (+53.4%). Full-year 2026 guidance: net revenue $415-$430 million, adjusted EBITDA $103-$107 million, adjusted EPS $5.00-$5.15.

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Willdan Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Willdan Group (NASDAQ:WLDN) reported Q2 call highlights including 18% organic net revenue growth excluding Burton, and a company-record 28.2% adjusted EBITDA margin. Contract awards included a $110M LADWP solar streetlight expansion. For 1H, contract revenue rose 19% to $386M and net revenue 16% to $210M. Willdan raised 2026 outlook: net revenue $415M-$430M, adjusted EBITDA $103M-$107M, adjusted EPS $5.00-$5.15.

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Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 ​ Willdan Group Reports Second Quarter Results ​ ANAHEIM, Calif. –August 6, 2026 – Willdan Group, Inc. (“Willdan”) (Nasdaq: WLDN) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2026. ​ Second Quarter 2026 Highlights a ● Contract revenue of

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Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Willdan Group, Inc. (WLDN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EX-10.1 2 wldn-20260617xex10d1.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 ​ WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2008 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN ​ 1. PURPOSE OF PLAN ​ The purpose of this Willdan Group, Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Performance Incentive Plan (this “ Plan ”) of Willdan Group,

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Willdan Group (WLDN) CEO equity vesting: 15,750 shares earned, 6,444 withheld

Willdan Group's President and CEO, Michael A. Bieber, reported the vesting of 15,750 performance-based restricted stock units into common stock after performance conditions were met on March 25, 2026. The company withheld 6,444 shares, valued at $82.80 per share, to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, Bieber directly holds 249,525 shares of Common Stock, with additional unvested restricted stock units set to vest between 2027 and 2029.

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Willdan Group Inc (NASDAQ:WLDN) Stock Falls Despite Strong Earnings Beat on Revenue Miss and Cautious Outlook

Willdan Group Inc (NASDAQ:WLDN) reported strong Q4 2025 earnings, beating EPS estimates significantly, but missed revenue projections. Despite robust full-year growth and strategic acquisitions, the stock fell over 6% in after-hours trading due to investor concerns over the revenue miss and a cautious 2026 revenue outlook that is slightly below analyst consensus. The company emphasized its strategic positioning in high-demand markets like AI and data centers.

Willdan Group stock hits all-time high at 135.27 USD By Investing.com

Willdan Group's stock reached an all-time high of $135.27, marking a 259% increase over the past year. This growth follows strong Q3 2025 financial results, the acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors, and a significant $97 million contract with Alameda County for energy upgrades. Wedbush also raised its price target for the company to $145 with an Outperform rating.

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