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WHDCactus, Inc. Class A Common StoHold6.5·$64.34
HoldHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

Cactus Inc. is the industry growth leader in oil and gas equipment with 38% year-over-year revenue growth, a Piotroski score of 8 out of 9, and 3 consecutive earnings beats — but the stock is already trading above analyst targets and carries an elevated put/call ratio, making entry timing critical.

Thesis pillars

  • Industry Leading Growth→Stable
  • Consistent Earnings Beats↑Improving
  • Price Above Analyst Targets→Stable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

Pillars as of Jul 3, 2026, based on the 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026

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Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto (WHD) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthHigh Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $64.34, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Cactus, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and rents pressure control equipment and spoolable pipe technologies, serving onshore unconventional oil and gas operators primarily in the U.S. through service centers, with additional operations in Australia, Canada, and the Middle... Read more

$64.34-3.2% A.UpsideScore 6.5/10#6 of 34 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield2.88%
IncomeYield0.93%(5y avg 0.96%)Payout47.06%sustainable
Stop $60.28Analyst target $62.25(reached)A.R:R -0.4:1
Analyst consensus$71.56+11.2%9 analysts
$64.34price
$71.56mean
$57
$83

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $64.34, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.5/10, high confidence.

Passes 4/7 gates (positive momentum, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and clean insider activity. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-10-29

Recent Developments — Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto

Generated 2026-10-29T11:14:36Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Oct 28, 2026Date unconfirmed· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Energy): +1.2
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)54.1
P/E (Fwd)17.6
Mkt Cap$4.5B
EV/EBITDA12.1
Profit Mgn12.0%
ROE13.1%
Rev Growth64.3%
Beta1.43
Dividend0.93%
Rating analysts13

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C2.00bearish
IV56%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWCustomerone customer17%
    10-K Item 1: 'one customer represented 17%, 15% and 10%, respectively, of total Company revenues'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-12Item 5.02LOW
    Steven Bender appointed COO and CEO of Spoolable Technologies Segment effective May 12, 2026. Stephen Tadlock no longer CEO of Spoolable Technologies but continues as EVP and CEO of Cactus International. Clean handoff, no reason for change cited.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-03-27Item 5.02LOW
    Director Bruce Rothstein advised he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. No disagreement with the Company on any matter cited. Board size decreased to 8 directors effective before 2026 Annual Meeting.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -0.4=NEGATIVEINSIDER 0.99%=HEAVYExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 7.4>=5.5EARNINGS PROXIMITY NO DATESEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
53 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↓ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $59.57Resistance $66.25

Price Targets

A.Upside-3.2%
A.R:R-0.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0%
Max %0%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-3.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside
! Insider activity: 0.99%=heavy

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-28 (Date unconfirmed)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHD stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $64.34, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Analyst target $62.25 reached (−3.2%), stop $60.28 (−6.7%), A.R:R -0.4:1. Score 6.5/10, high confidence.

What is the WHD stock price target?

Analyst target $62.25 reached (−3.2% from $64.34); no take-profit level is published. Analyst target $62.25 reached (−3.2%), stop $60.28 (−6.7%), A.R:R -0.4:1. Stop-loss: $60.28.

What are the risks of investing in WHD?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is WHD overvalued or undervalued?

Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto trades at a P/E of 54.1 (forward 17.6). TrendMatrix value score: 6.2/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WHD?

13 analysts cover WHD with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $72.

What does Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto do?Cactus, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and rents pressure control equipment and spoolable pipe technologies, serving...

Cactus, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and rents pressure control equipment and spoolable pipe technologies, serving onshore unconventional oil and gas operators primarily in the U.S. through service centers, with additional operations in Australia, Canada, and the Middle East. In 2025, product sales represented 76% of revenue, rentals 8%, and field services 16%; one customer represented 17% of total revenues.

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