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WHDCactus, Inc. Class A Common StoHold5.9·$68.05-1.99%
HoldModerate 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 GrowthStable
  • Consistent Earnings BeatsDeteriorating
  • Price Above Analyst TargetsImproving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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

Range Bound setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $68.05, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Negative momentum.

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

$68.05-13.6% A.UpsideScore 5.9/10#16 of 38 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield2.32%
IncomeYield0.86%(5y avg 0.99%)Payout47.06%sustainable
Stop $63.63Target $72.59(resistance)A.R:R -0.9:1
Analyst target$67.56-0.7%9 analysts
$72.59our TP
$68.05price
$67.56mean
$57
$75

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $68.05, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Negative momentum. Chart setup: RSI 52 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/8 gates (news events none recent, earnings proximity 72d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and clean insider activity. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-08-24

Recent Developments — Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto

Generated 2026-08-24T20:52:09Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Nov 4, 202672d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)58.3
P/E (Fwd)19.2
Mkt Cap$5.6B
EV/EBITDA13.0
Profit Mgn12.0%
ROE13.1%
Rev Growth64.3%
Beta1.37
Dividend0.86%
Rating analysts13

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.46bearish
IV41%normal

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

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

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.4
Obv
1.0
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.2<4.5A.R:R -0.9=NEGATIVEINSIDER 0.53%=HEAVYExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 72d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
52 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $51.95Resistance $74.07

Price Targets

$64
$73
A.Upside-13.6%
A.R:R-0.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-13.6% upside)
! momentum at 3.2 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-04 (72d)

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 $68.05, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Negative momentum. Chart setup: RSI 52 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $72.59 (+6.7%), stop $63.63 (−6.9%), A.R:R -0.9:1. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WHD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $72.59 (-13.6% upside). Target $72.59 (+6.7%), stop $63.63 (−6.9%), A.R:R -0.9:1. Stop-loss: $63.63.

What are the risks of investing in WHD?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Negative momentum.

Is WHD overvalued or undervalued?

Cactus, Inc. Class A Common Sto trades at a P/E of 58.3 (forward 19.2). TrendMatrix value score: 5.8/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WHD?

13 analysts cover WHD with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $68.

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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