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WHDCactus, Inc. Class A Common StoHold6.3·$57.98+0.77%
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Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto (WHD) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $57.98, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.4): -1.5.

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

$57.98+9.2% A.UpsideScore 6.3/10#4 of 30 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.35%
IncomeYield0.97%(5y avg 0.99%)Payout51.40%sustainable
Stop $54.80Target $62.86(resistance)A.R:R -0.6:1
Analyst target$63.33+9.2%9 analysts
$62.86our TP
$57.98price
$63.33mean
$50
$72

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $57.98, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.4): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, news boost analyst 0.40, earnings proximity 49d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202649d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive news sentiment (+1.00)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 3.4): -1.5
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)53.8
P/E (Fwd)16.6
Mkt Cap$4.0B
EV/EBITDA12.4
Profit Mgn13.0%
ROE12.7%
Rev Growth38.5%
Beta1.38
Dividend0.97%
Rating analysts13

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.46bearish
IV48%normal
Max Pain$35-39.6% vs spot

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

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
1.3
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
6.0
Obv
6.1
Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.8<4.5A.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentInsider activity: OKNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.40EARNINGS PROXIMITY 49d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
40 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $56.50Resistance $64.14

Price Targets

$55
$63
A.Upside+8.4%
A.R:R-0.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-4.2% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 3.8 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (49d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHD stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $57.98, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.4): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $62.86 (+8.4%), stop $54.80 (−5.8%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WHD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $62.86 (+9.2% upside). Target $62.86 (+8.4%), stop $54.80 (−5.8%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Stop-loss: $54.80.

What are the risks of investing in WHD?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.4): -1.5; Negative momentum.

Is WHD overvalued or undervalued?

Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto trades at a P/E of 53.8 (forward 16.6). TrendMatrix value score: 6.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WHD?

13 analysts cover WHD with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $63.

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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