WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC) Share Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average on Analyst Downgrade

WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:WSC)’s share price crossed above its fifty day moving average during trading on Friday after Barclays raised their price target on the stock from $24.00 to $26.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $17.97 and traded as high as $19.30. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the stock. WillScot shares last traded at $18.86, with a volume of 6,732,409 shares changing hands.

WSC has been the topic of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird set a $26.00 price target on WillScot in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of WillScot from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on WillScot from $23.00 to $29.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of WillScot from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $29.00 target price on shares of WillScot in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, WillScot currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $24.11.

WillScot News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting WillScot this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WillScot reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.29 per share, above the $0.28 consensus, and revenue of $601.3 million versus expectations of $586.1 million. Revenue grew 6.1% year over year, and the company said it exceeded its Q3 outlook for revenue and adjusted EBITDA. WillScot Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s early 2027 outlook calls for adjusted EBITDA growth and deleveraging, while its updated 2026 outlook slightly exceeds expectations—supporting the view that operating performance and debt reduction are progressing. WillScot exceeds Q3 expectations and slightly exceeds full-year outlook
• Positive Sentiment: WillScot declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, payable December 16 to shareholders of record December 2. WillScot Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Oppenheimer lowered its price target from $29 to $26 but maintained an “outperform” rating, indicating a more cautious valuation while retaining a bullish view. Tickerreport coverage of Oppenheimer’s rating update
• Negative Sentiment: Management expects only low-single-digit organic revenue growth and mid-single-digit organic EBITDA growth in 2027, with higher fleet investment. That more moderate growth profile and spending could temper optimism despite the projected EBITDA gains. WillScot signals 2027 growth outlook

Institutional Trading of WillScot

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System lifted its holdings in WillScot by 40.7% in the third quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 48,804 shares of the company’s stock valued at $838,000 after acquiring an additional 14,112 shares during the period. Keybank National Association OH increased its position in shares of WillScot by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 16,183 shares of the company’s stock valued at $278,000 after purchasing an additional 865 shares during the last quarter. Van Berkom & Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of WillScot by 6.4% in the third quarter. Van Berkom & Associates Inc. now owns 2,605,874 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,769,000 after buying an additional 155,673 shares during the last quarter. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in WillScot during the third quarter valued at approximately $318,000. Finally, Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of WillScot during the 3rd quarter worth $240,000. 95.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

WillScot Stock Up 5.7%

The company’s 50 day moving average price is $17.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $21.81. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.80. The firm has a market cap of $3.42 billion, a PE ratio of -55.47, a PEG ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.37.

WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.01. WillScot had a negative net margin of 3.00% and a positive return on equity of 21.62%. The company had revenue of $601.34 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $586.11 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.30 earnings per share. WillScot’s quarterly revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that WillScot Holdings Corporation will post 1.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

WillScot Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be given a $0.07 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 2nd. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. WillScot’s payout ratio is currently -73.68%.

WillScot Company Profile

WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: WSC) provides flexible workspace and storage solutions primarily to customers across North America. The company offers modular buildings, mobile offices, portable classrooms, storage units and other temporary or permanent space solutions for businesses, schools, construction sites, health care organizations, government agencies and other institutions.

In addition to renting and selling modular space and portable storage products, WillScot provides related services such as delivery, installation, relocation, site improvements, furnishings and facility services.