Willdan Group, Inc (WLDN) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term investment strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. Despite short-term volatility, the company's strong revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and positive analyst sentiment make it a promising long-term investment.
The stock is currently oversold with an RSI of 19.561, indicating a potential buying opportunity. The MACD is negative but contracting, suggesting bearish momentum is weakening. The stock is trading near its key support level of 81.845, which could act as a floor for the price.

Record Q4 2025 earnings with a 21% revenue increase.
Partnership with Puget Sound Energy to expand energy efficiency programs.
Secured a $49 million energy services contract with Mt. San Antonio College.
Analysts have raised price targets twice in 2026, citing strong growth and new contract wins.
Net income dropped to 0 in Q4 2025, down 100% YoY.
Gross margin decreased by 6.31% YoY in Q4
Post-market price decline of -0.28% and pre-market decline of -4.70%, indicating short-term bearish sentiment.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 20.56% YoY to $173.69 million, and EPS surged by 558.49% YoY to 3.49. However, net income dropped to 0, and gross margin fell to 33.27%, down 6.31% YoY.
Analysts are bullish on WLDN, with Clear Street raising the price target twice in 2026 (from $112 to $125 and then to $135) and maintaining a Buy rating. They highlight the company's growth in energy infrastructure, gross margin expansion, and new contract wins as key drivers for the stock.