WHD Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WHD - Cactus, Inc.
$60.34
3.38 (5.93%)
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5d:
+6.74%
30d:
+14.54%
90d:
+5.88%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 06, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WHD shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WHD shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$109.44
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$67.95
11.2% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WHD is currently trading at $60.34, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $53.35 to $56.93. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 17.1) is in line with its historical norms (15.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WHD is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $59.57. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: WHD has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WHD is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $59.57. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: WHD has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$53.35 -
$56.93
Company Quality Score
66/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
60.5%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+6.0% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+5.9%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($61.44)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.3% growth with 38.5% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$53.35 -
$56.93
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$53.30
Resistance Level
$59.57
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 18, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.07
Wall Street Target
$61.44
(+1.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
38.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-15.4%
Profit Margin
13.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.3% premium
PE vs Historical
17.1 vs 15.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$61.73
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$63.15
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$64.60
(+7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$60.16
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.1, Growth: 28.0%)
$163.98
(+172%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.1, Growth: 28.0%)
$126.67
(+110%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.5, Growth: 28.0%)
$107.67
(+78%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (54x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 54.05 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.07
Bull Case
$127.23
(+123%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 59.5
Base Case
$115.66
(+103%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 54.1
Bear Case
$39.32
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 45.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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