Cynthia Downes Acquires Shares in Willdan Group, Inc.

Cynthia Downes, an insider at Willdan Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM: WLDN), purchased 1,241 shares on June 17, 2026. The transaction was not part of a pre-scheduled plan. The stock was trading around $89.0 at the time of the purchase.

Other Institutional Activity in Willdan Group

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 2,818 shares, bringing its total to 1,317,724 shares valued at about $100.88 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 613,327 shares, ending with the same number of shares worth approximately $46.96 million. Similarly, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC acquired 485,181 shares, now holding a total valued at $37.15 million. Two Sigma Investments, LP grew its position by 172,285 shares to 468,022 shares, valued at $35.83 million. Wasatch Advisors LP also increased its stake by 120,110 shares, ending with 381,581 shares worth $29.21 million.

Willdan Group, Inc. Stock Snapshot

Willdan Group, Inc. is trading near $89.0 with a market capitalization of $1.34 billion. The company's P/E ratio stands at 23.9, with a forward P/E of 16.8, and a beta of 1.106. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $57.33 and a high of $137.0. Its 50-day moving average is $86.36, while the 200-day moving average is $97.36. Willdan maintains a current ratio of 1.676 and a quick ratio of 1.572, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 22.377.

Recent Earnings

In its recent financial results, Willdan Group reported revenue of $684.28 million, with a modest growth rate of 1.8%. The company's net margin was 8.24%, and it achieved a return on equity of 20.3%. Earnings per share were reported at $3.72. The next earnings release is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Willdan Group, Inc.

On June 17, 2026, several insiders, including Cynthia Downes, Wanda Kay Reder, Thomas Donald Brisbin, Dennis McGinn, Steven Cohen, and Mohammad Shahidehpour, each purchased 1,241 shares of Willdan Group. These transactions were not part of any pre-arranged plans.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 9, 2026, Wedbush assumed coverage of Willdan Group with a 'buy' rating and a price target of $110.0. This follows their prior 'buy' rating with a target of $145.0 set on January 15, 2026. Clear Street also maintained a 'buy' rating with a target price of $125.0 on January 2, 2026. Overall, the consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean target price of $137.5 based on two analyst opinions.

About Willdan Group, Inc.

Willdan Group, Inc. provides engineering and consulting services primarily in the United States. The company operates through its Energy and Engineering and Consulting segments, offering services like program management, policy advisory, and data analytics. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, the company is led by CEO Michael A. Bieber and employs 1,814 people. Founded in 1964, Willdan serves a diverse range of clients, including utilities, government agencies, and commercial firms.

Bottom Line

Cynthia Downes' recent purchase of Willdan Group shares is one of several insider transactions, indicating active interest from company insiders. Willdan's stock is trading steadily, supported by its solid financials and positive analyst ratings. Investors often track insider transactions for insights, but these are backward-looking and should not be viewed as immediate buy or sell signals.