12 Most Promising Small-Cap Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts

5. Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLDN)

The fifth stock is Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLDN) on this list.

TheFly reported on February 27 that WLDN announced it was chosen by Mt. San Antonio College in California to carry out a $49 million energy services project. In addition to infrastructure upgrades like solar photovoltaic installations, a battery storage system, EV charging stations, and a renovated parking lot, the project will involve the full deployment of distributed energy resources.

The project should be completed by Q3 2027. In order to carry out DER projects at Mt. SAC and other community colleges, as well as other public sector sites around the state, Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLDN) has a master services agreement with the Foundation for California Community Colleges.

On February 26, WLDN also released guidance for FY26 and its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year that concluded on January 2, 2026. For 2026, the business anticipates adjusted diluted EPS to be in the $4.50 to $4.70 range.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, WLDN reported contract revenue of $173.7 million, up 20.6%, net revenue of $89.5 million, up 12.9%, net income of $18.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $20.0 million. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.23, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.57. For the full year 2025, contract revenue totaled $681.6 million (up 20.5%), net revenue was $364.8 million (up 23.1%), net income was $52.6 million, GAAP diluted EPS was $3.49, and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.89.

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLDN) is a U.S. consulting and technical services firm providing energy efficiency, engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions to utilities, government agencies, and private industry, helping clients modernize systems and improve sustainability and performance.