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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 8 May 2026•Updated 9 May 2026•

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Willdan Group Raises Full-Year Guidance by 8% Following Strong Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

1Willdan delivered a strong Q1 beat and raised its EPS guidance by 8%.

2WLDN trades at a significant discount to peers despite superior EBITDA margins and growth.

Willdan Group reported robust results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with revenue surging 17% to $92 million. This growth was primarily driven by escalating power demand from AI data centers and improved productivity, which management cited as a key driver behind the raised financial outlook. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) jumped 44% to reach $0.91, prompting the company to upwardly revise its full-year guidance by 8%. Financial efficiency was further highlighted by gross margins expanding to 40.7%, supported by successful acquisition integration. Despite these strong metrics, WLDN shares continue to trade at a discount compared to industry peers, with analysts identifying a 41% upside potential toward a $107 price target.

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Version 226 days ago

What changed: Added specific operational drivers (productivity and energy service demand) and clarified the fiscal year period as the start of FY2026.

Version 126 days ago

What changed: Added specific Q1 financial metrics (revenue, EPS, margins) and identified AI data center power demand as a primary growth driver.