WillScot Holdings Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
WillScot Holdings's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -8.6%, while the Construction industry saw earnings growing at 28% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.8% per year.
Key information
-8.60%
Earnings growth rate
-6.30%
EPS growth rate
| Construction Industry Growth | 20.19% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.82% |
| Return on equity | -7.80% |
| Net Margin | -2.99% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 16
WSC: Tighter Construction Outlook And Mixed Fleet Signals Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts lifted the fair value estimate for WillScot Holdings to $24 from $18, pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E as key drivers behind recent price target increases across several research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around WillScot has centered on refining fair value assumptions rather than making sweeping calls on the stock.
Narrative Update • Apr 30
WSC: Construction Demand And 2026 Leasing Turnaround Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on WillScot Holdings The updated analyst price target for WillScot Holdings has shifted modestly as firms recalibrate around a range of $22 to $26, with analysts pointing to steady U.S. construction demand, positive signals from major trade shows, and projections for rental and leasing revenue progress into 2026 and beyond. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WillScot Holdings clusters around a mid-$20s valuation range, reflecting a mix of cautious and constructive views on execution, end market demand, and the company's multi year initiatives into 2026 and beyond.Narrative Update • Apr 15
WSC: Construction Demand And 2026 Leasing Shift Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed the price target for WillScot Holdings to $31.12 from $31.88, reflecting updated views on profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E assumptions in light of recent mixed research that includes both target cuts and increases, as well as a new neutral initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WillScot Holdings presents a mixed but generally constructive tone, with several bullish analysts highlighting specific catalysts around construction demand, rental exposure, and the company's long term plans.Narrative Update • Apr 01
WSC: Construction Demand And 2026 Leasing Inflection Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed the average price target for WillScot to $23 from $26, citing mixed signals. Some see support from resilient construction demand and business services exposure, while others point to cautious guidance and earlier concerns about sluggish revenue growth.
Narrative Update • Mar 18
WSC: Shares Will Re Rate On 2026 Rental And Leasing Initiatives
Narrative Update on WillScot Holdings The analyst price target for WillScot Holdings has been adjusted by $0.10 to reflect a blend of recent Street targets between $22 and $26, with analysts citing sustained construction demand, a supportive rental backdrop, limited AI disruption risk, and company-specific 2026 initiatives as key factors. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around WillScot Holdings highlights a mix of optimism on end market demand and the rental model, along with some concern around execution and growth pacing into the company’s 2026 plans.Narrative Update • Mar 04
WSC: Shares Will Re Rate As 2026 Initiatives Reshape Earnings Power
The analyst price target for WillScot has risen by $0.25 to $24.85, as analysts factor in updated expectations around 2026 earnings potential and progress on the company's longer term initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WillScot highlights a mix of optimism around the company’s multi year plans and some concern around the pace of revenue growth, which helps explain the modest lift in the average price target.Narrative Update • Feb 18
WSC: Shares Will Re Rate As Falling Interest Costs Support Post Q3 Bottom
Narrative Update on WillScot Holdings Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for WillScot higher, reflecting a roughly $1 increase in the Street price target to $25, along with a slightly higher assumed P/E multiple, even as some now flag slower revenue growth as a concern. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WillScot highlights a mix of optimism around execution and valuation, alongside growing concern about the pace of revenue growth.Narrative Update • Feb 04
WSC: Cyclical Construction Rebound And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for WillScot Holdings from US$45.00 to US$32.00, reflecting updated views on slower revenue growth, lower profit margins, a higher discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple, as echoed in recent target cuts and mixed rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WillScot Holdings shows a mix of caution and optimism, with several bullish analysts still highlighting potential upside even as others rein in expectations.Analysis Article • Jan 22
Is WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC) Trading At A 20% Discount?
Key Insights WillScot Holdings' estimated fair value is US$27.19 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity WillScot...Narrative Update • Jan 21
WSC: Shares Will Recover As Falling Rates Support Post Q3 Watershed Bottom
Analysts have nudged their consolidated price target for WillScot Holdings higher by $0.50 to roughly $24.50. The move reflects a mix of recent target hikes and cuts as they factor in a lower discount rate, softer revenue growth and margins, and a slightly richer future P/E multiple in light of Q3 being called a "watershed quarter" and the stock establishing what some see as an "investable bottom." Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture around WillScot Holdings, with some analysts leaning more constructive on the setup and others taking a more cautious stance after the latest earnings and guidance reset.Narrative Update • Jan 06
WSC: Macro-Dependent Recovery And Prolonged Construction Downturn Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have adjusted their blended price target on WillScot to about $20, reflecting mixed but converging views after one firm highlighted a "watershed" Q3 with an "investable bottom" and others pointed to macro dependency and earnings-related revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WillScot highlights a split in views, with some analysts seeing Q3 as a potential turning point while others are stepping back and tempering expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 21
WSC: Macro-Driven Recovery And Seasonal Storage Pressures Will Shape Next Phase
Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for WillScot Holdings to $18 from $28, reflecting weaker revenue growth and margin expectations, a higher perceived risk profile, and a shift in Street price targets that now lean more on macro recovery and a recently established "investable bottom" rather than on near term fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Street commentary on WillScot has shifted meaningfully toward caution, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets and tempering expectations for both growth and margins.Narrative Update • Dec 07
WSC: Shares Will Recover As Falling Interest Rates Support Post Q3 Bottom
The analyst price target for WillScot Holdings has been trimmed modestly to about $24.50 from roughly $24.75, as analysts balance a slightly weaker revenue growth outlook and softer margins against signs of an investable bottom, mixed but stabilizing end market demand, and potential support from lower interest rates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WillScot presents a mixed backdrop, with several firms lowering price targets and one notable upgrade highlighting a potential turning point.Narrative Update • Nov 23
WSC: Share Price Will Find Support After Q3 Bottom Formation
Analysts have revised their price target for WillScot Holdings downward from $30.70 to $24.75. They cite recent estimate cuts, weaker demand trends, and macroeconomic headwinds as key drivers of the shift.Narrative Update • Nov 06
WSC: Share Price Will Recover as Demand Stabilizes in Core Markets
Analysts have revised their price targets for WillScot Holdings downward, with targets dropping from a previous range as high as $40 to updated levels as low as $22. They cite persistent mixed demand, seasonal storage headwinds, and moderating momentum in the company's core business segments.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analyst Commentary Highlights Mixed Outlook and Lower Price Target for WillScot Holdings
WillScot Holdings' analyst price target has been revised downward from approximately $31.44 to $30.70 per share, as analysts cite ongoing mixed demand trends along with weaker expectations for seasonal and retail storage performance. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports on WillScot Holdings reflect a wide range of views about the company's current positioning and outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Flexible Modular Units And Climate Storage Will Capture Future Demand
Analysts have lowered their price target for WillScot Holdings from approximately $33 to $31.44 per share, citing ongoing demand headwinds and softer profit margins. Despite these challenges, they still see potential value in the shares at current levels.Narrative Update • Sep 25
Flexible Modular Units And Climate Storage Will Capture Future Demand
WillScot Holdings' consensus price target was lowered from $34.33 to $33.00 as analysts incorporated incremental weakness in near-term storage demand and adopted a more balanced outlook amid ongoing short-term headwinds. Analyst Commentary Commentary around seasonal storage suggests incremental weakness impacting near-term outlook.Analysis Article • Aug 08
Some May Be Optimistic About WillScot Holdings' (NASDAQ:WSC) Earnings
NasdaqCM:WSC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore WillScot Holdings's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Earnings Miss: WillScot Holdings Corporation Missed EPS By 27% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
It's been a mediocre week for WillScot Holdings Corporation ( NASDAQ:WSC ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 20% to...Analysis Article • Aug 01
What WillScot Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ:WSC) P/S Is Not Telling You
When close to half the companies in the Construction industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Jul 17
WillScot Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ:WSC) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 40% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights WillScot Holdings' estimated fair value is US$41.59 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity WillScot...Analysis Article • Jul 01
Is There Now An Opportunity In WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC)?
WillScot Holdings Corporation ( NASDAQ:WSC ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • May 07
Is WillScot Holdings (NASDAQ:WSC) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Apr 22
Some WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 25% Pounding
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the WillScot Holdings Corporation ( NASDAQ:WSC ) share price has dived 25% in the...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Is WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC) Trading At A 30% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, WillScot Holdings fair value estimate is US$43.73 WillScot...Analysis Article • Feb 01
WillScot Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ:WSC) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Construction industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • Jan 15
Is WillScot Holdings (NASDAQ:WSC) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Dec 31
What Does WillScot Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ:WSC) Share Price Indicate?
WillScot Holdings Corporation ( NASDAQ:WSC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price...Analysis Article • Dec 15
Is WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC) Trading At A 24% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, WillScot Holdings fair value estimate is US$46.06 WillScot...Analysis Article • Nov 06
WillScot Holdings' (NASDAQ:WSC) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
WillScot Holdings Corporation's ( NASDAQ:WSC ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. While the...Analysis Article • Oct 19
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC)
WillScot Holdings Corporation's ( NASDAQ:WSC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 37.6x might make it look like a...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How WillScot Holdings makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 2,271 | -68 | 571 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,281 | -53 | 574 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,318 | 224 | 573 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,353 | 110 | 544 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,368 | 15 | 569 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,396 | 28 | 580 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,406 | 25 | 585 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,409 | 187 | 628 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,386 | 322 | 605 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,365 | 342 | 596 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,343 | 355 | 579 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,316 | 341 | 565 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,257 | 314 | 565 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,143 | 276 | 552 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,929 | 217 | 518 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,812 | 196 | 501 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,699 | 149 | 460 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,673 | 115 | 452 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,733 | 79 | 446 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,690 | 16 | 433 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,537 | -13 | 390 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,273 | 58 | 322 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,208 | -31 | 268 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,059 | -25 | 244 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,066 | -20 | 245 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,064 | -121 | 244 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,043 | -31 | 278 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 994 | -65 | 249 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 870 | -54 | 225 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 751 | -25 | 205 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 614 | -166 | 179 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 512 | -146 | 156 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 481 | -156 | 148 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 446 | -162 | 138 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 306 | -93 | 111 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 341 | -77 | 116 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 378 | -72 | 124 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 427 | -63 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 453 | -69 | 139 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WSC is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: WSC is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WSC is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 8.6% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare WSC's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: WSC is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Construction industry (30.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: WSC has a negative Return on Equity (-7.8%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 00:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
WillScot Holdings Corporation is covered by 16 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Wittmann | Baird |
| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| Samuel England | Berenberg |