Zacks upgrades Willdan Group stock to Strong Buy

Published on 10/15/2026 at 12:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Zacks upgraded Willdan Group to Strong Buy on October 9, 2026. Willdan Group stock costs EUR 64.50 on October 15, 2026 before November 5 results.

Analyst upgrade and earnings outlook

Zacks upgraded Willdan Group to Strong Buy on October 9, 2026.
Second-quarter net revenue rose 23.50 percent to USD 117.20 million.
Willdan Group stock trades at EUR 64.50 at 12:33 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026.
Third-quarter results are scheduled for November 5, 2026.

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Willdan Group (ISIN US96924N1000) received a Strong Buy upgrade from Zacks Research on October 9, 2026. According to MarketBeat, the move followed quarterly earnings of USD 2.07 per share and fiscal-year earnings guidance of USD 5.00 to USD 5.15.

Why the upgrade matters

The rating change adds a fresh analyst signal to a company that delivered strong second-quarter operating growth. Contract revenue increased 33.20 percent year over year to USD 231.00 million, while net revenue rose 23.50 percent to USD 117.20 million, according to the Yahoo Finance transcript.

What does the target imply?

Yorkville Ives initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a USD 100.00 target on October 7, 2026, as reported by Investing.com. MarketBeat cited a consensus target of USD 127.50 in its October 9 report, giving investors two distinct reference points for the current analyst view.

Three dated company milestones

On August 6, 2026, Willdan reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.07 and adjusted EBITDA of USD 33.00 million for the second quarter, based on the Yahoo Finance transcript.

On September 22, 2026, Willdan agreed to acquire Mantis Innovation Group for approximately USD 285.00 million, according to MarketScreener. The October 9, 2026 Zacks upgrade was the latest of the three milestones.

Next reporting date

Willdan plans to release third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on November 5, 2026, with a conference call scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET, according to Business Wire.

Stock trades ahead of results

Willdan Group stock was trading at EUR 64.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 12:33 p.m. CEST. The next major company-specific date is the November 5 results release, when the market can compare quarterly execution with the USD 5.00 to USD 5.15 adjusted earnings-per-share outlook.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Willdan Group stock.