Cactus (WHD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WHD - Cactus, Inc.
$69.54
1.14 (1.67%)
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5d:
-2.93%
30d:
-3.95%
90d:
+18.73%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WHD trades at premium valuation expecting 5.3% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: WHD trades at premium valuation expecting 5.3% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$109.55
Based on 13.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$68.02
Trading above historical range
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 16.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WHD is currently trading at $69.54, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $68.00 to $72.28. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 19.2) compared to its historical average (16.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.3% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WHD is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $67.90. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 41/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WHD is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $67.90. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 41/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$68.00 -
$72.28
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.7%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (41/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($67.56)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 5.3% growth which is achievable
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (41/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$68.00 -
$72.28
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$67.90
Resistance Level
$72.65
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.19
Wall Street Target
$67.56
(-2.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
64.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
18.9%
Profit Margin
12.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.3% premium
PE vs Historical
19.2 vs 16.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$73.23
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$77.11
(+11%)
3-Year Target
$81.19
(+17%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$69.38
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 22.4%)
$134.10
(+93%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.2, Growth: 22.4%)
$127.60
(+84%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.3, Growth: 22.4%)
$108.46
(+56%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (57x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (19x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 57.48 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.19
Bull Case
$150.48
(+116%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 63.2
Base Case
$136.80
(+97%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 57.5
Bear Case
$46.51
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 48.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: September 13, 2026 2:49 PM ET
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