Dec 29, 2023

Willdan Group Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Willdan Group reported an exceptional fourth quarter with revenue, profitability, and cash flow above expectations, aided by end-of-year program expansions, capping a record year and positioning the company for an outstanding 2024.

Key Takeaways

Willdan Group reported strong Q4 2023 results, with revenue, profitability, and cash flow exceeding expectations due to end-of-year program expansions. The company's performance capped a record year and sets a positive outlook for 2024.

Consolidated contract revenue increased by 37.5% to $155.7 million.

Net revenue increased by 25.1% to $80.8 million.

Net income increased to $8.0 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $(0.4) million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 48.2% to $17.5 million.

Total Revenue
$80.8M
Previous year: $64.6M
+25.1%
EPS
$0.8
Previous year: $0.36
+122.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$17.5M
Previous year: $11.8M
+48.3%
Adjusted diluted EPS
$0.8
Previous year: $0.36
+122.2%
Gross Profit
$50.5M
Previous year: $43.1M
+17.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$23.4M
Previous year: $8.81M
+165.7%
Free Cash Flow
$12.8M
Previous year: $2.3M
+455.5%
Total Assets
$416M
Previous year: $410M
+1.4%

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Willdan Group Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Willdan Group anticipates net revenue between $270 million and $280 million, adjusted diluted EPS between $1.80 and $1.87 per share, and adjusted EBITDA between $48 million and $50 million for fiscal year 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenue between $270 million and $280 million.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS between $1.80 per share and $1.87 per share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $48 million and $50 million.
  • Assumes 14.2 million diluted shares.
  • Assumes a 25% effective tax rate.

Challenges Ahead

  • No future acquisitions are assumed.
  • Uncertainty in predicting subcontractor services and other direct costs.
  • Inability to provide a reconciliation of targeted contract revenue to targeted Net Revenues.
  • Uncertainty in predicting interest expense, income tax expense, stock-based compensation, interest accretion, depreciation and amortization, and gain on sale of equipment.
  • Inability to provide reconciliations of targeted net income to targeted Adjusted Net Income and targeted diluted EPS to targeted Adjusted Diluted EPS.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income