Jun 28, 2024

Willdan Group Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Willdan Group's second quarter results were released, demonstrating significant growth in revenue and profitability.

Key Takeaways

Willdan Group reported a strong second quarter with contract revenue up 18.4% and net revenue up 17.0%. Net income increased significantly, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 56.2%. The company is raising its full year targets for fiscal year 2024.

Contract revenue increased by 18.4% to $141.0 million.

Net revenue grew by 17.0% to $72.5 million.

Net income rose to $4.6 million, a significant increase from $0.4 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 56.2% to $12.8 million.

Total Revenue
$72.5M
Previous year: $61.9M
+17.0%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.26
+111.5%
Adjusted EBITDA
$12.8M
Previous year: $8.22M
+56.2%
Adjusted diluted EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.26
+111.5%
Gross Profit
$45.2M
Previous year: $40.6M
+11.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$44.3M
Previous year: $13.6M
+224.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.27M
Previous year: -$657K
+92.5%
Total Assets
$421M
Previous year: $395M
+6.7%

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Willdan Group Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Willdan is increasing its financial targets for fiscal year 2024, now expecting net revenue between $280 million and $290 million, adjusted EBITDA between $50 million and $52 million, and adjusted diluted EPS between $2.00 and $2.10 per share.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenue is projected to be between $280 million and $290 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $50 million and $52 million.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS is anticipated to be between $2.00 and $2.10 per share.
  • Guidance assumes 14.2 million diluted shares.
  • Guidance assumes a 14% effective tax rate.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance does not include any uncompleted or future acquisitions.
  • Inability to reconcile targeted contract revenue to targeted Net Revenues without unreasonable effort.
  • Uncertainty in predicting subcontractor services and other director costs.
  • Inability to reconcile targeted net income to Adjusted EBITDA without unreasonable effort.
  • Uncertainty in predicting interest expense, income tax expense, stock-based compensation, interest accretion, depreciation and amortization, and gain on sale of equipment.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income