Willdan Group

Willdan helps cities and utilities save energy and build better infrastructure. The company designs systems to make buildings run more efficiently. These services help communities adapt to new technologies and environmental changes.

The Primary Business Focus

• Energy Services: Energy audits and grid optimization to improve power network efficiency; accounts for 85% of contract revenue.
• Engineering and Consulting: Planning, design, and disaster recovery services for local government agencies; makes up 15% of contract revenue.
• Building and Safety: Managing municipal building departments and performing safety inspections for code compliance.
• Financial Consulting: Guidance on public-sector financing and mandated reporting for roughly 740 debt issuers.

Recent Strategic Moves

• Acquired assets from Genesys in March 2016 to expand administrative and engineering support for New York state agencies.
• Obtained specialized software and energy modeling technology through the purchase of firms including The Weidt Group, Enerpath, and E3.
• Expanded geographic reach from a California core into 22 states, including newer operations in Texas and Florida.
• Launched proprietary software platforms like MuniMagic and VIEWPOINT to provide data analytics for energy and municipal clients.

How Willdan Stays Competitive

Willdan serves most of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the United States while managing over 2,600 active projects. The firm uses specialized software to help cities track complex data for safety, zoning, and energy use.

Financial Success in Numbers

• Revenue reached $173.7 million in Q4 2025, up 20.6% year-over-year.
• Net income rose to $18.7 million in Q4 2025, a 143.4% increase from the prior year.
• Free cash flow grew to $36.7 million in Q4 2025, up 18% from the previous year.
• Market capitalization reached $1.6 billion in Q4 2025, up 190.4% year-over-year.

Bottom Line

Willdan has evolved from a local engineering firm into a national provider of energy and infrastructure solutions. Its focus on specialized software and utility programs helps it adapt to changing environmental mandates.