[8-K] Willdan Group, Inc. Reports Material Event
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Willdan Group, Inc. reported stronger first quarter 2026 results. Contract revenue was $155,114 thousand versus $152,386 thousand a year earlier, with Net Revenue rising to $92,432 thousand from $85,338 thousand. Net income increased to $8,530 thousand, and diluted EPS rose to $0.55 from $0.32.
Adjusted EBITDA grew to $18,106 thousand from $14,442 thousand, and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased to $0.91 from $0.63. Management cited strong demand for energy solutions, better productivity, and a higher commercial customer mix. After quarter end, Willdan completed the Burton Energy Group acquisition and raised its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA growth target to 26%–32% year over year.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash declined to $33,566 thousand from $65,919 thousand, as operating activities used $24,365 thousand of cash in the quarter. Total assets were $511,684 thousand and total stockholders’ equity was $310,345 thousand as of April 3, 2026.
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Willdan posts stronger Q1 earnings, raises 2026 EBITDA growth target.
Willdan generated contract revenue of $155,114 thousand in Q1 2026, modestly above Q1 2025, but profit metrics improved more sharply. Net income nearly doubled to $8,530 thousand, and diluted EPS increased to $0.55 from $0.32, reflecting margin expansion and operating leverage.
Non-GAAP performance also strengthened. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $18,106 thousand from $14,442 thousand, and Adjusted Diluted EPS reached $0.91 versus $0.63. Management attributes this to higher-margin energy solutions work, improved productivity, and a richer commercial customer mix, indicating better quality of revenue rather than just volume growth.
Strategically, Willdan completed the Burton Energy Group acquisition after quarter end, which it says more than doubles services to the commercial market and adds energy procurement capabilities. Reflecting confidence in its outlook, the company raised its fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA growth target to between 26% and 32% year over year. One offset is cash flow: operating activities used $24,365 thousand, reducing cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to $33,566 thousand. Sustainability of growth and cash conversion will be important to track in future quarters.
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Earnings Snapshot
Management now expects fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA growth to increase by 26% to 32% year over year, assuming 15.9 million diluted shares, a 0% effective tax rate, and no future acquisitions.
