Waldencast Plc (WALD) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Waldencast Plc (WALD) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Waldencast Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Waldencast Plc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $100M. It ranks number 10 by market capitalization among the 19 Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 0.22x is the lowest of the 14 peers that report one.
For WALD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -15.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 11.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How WALD ranks among 5184 stocks
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Waldencast Plc (WALD) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WALD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $100M | 10/19 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.22x | 14/14 |
| Book Value/Share | $3.91 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WALD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -19.9% | 10/13 |
| ROA | -12.3% | 11/15 |
| ROIC | -17.4% | 12/13 |
Financial Health
| Metric | WALD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.70x | 9/17 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.97x | 9/17 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.53x | 11/15 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.62x | 11/15 |
| Interest Coverage | -10.2x | 12/13 |
| Working Capital | $52M | 7/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WALD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$12M | 17/18 |
Income Statement
| Metric | WALD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | -$117M | 17/17 |
| Net Income | -$92M | 13/15 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WALD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 118M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $127M | 17.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $30M | 4.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $28M | 3.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $55M | 7.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $246M | 33.0% of assets |
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Waldencast Plc (WALD) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Waldencast Plc (Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations): 19 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| WALD Waldencast Plc | ▲ | $100M |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | ▼ | $75.02B |
| HLN Haleon Plc | ▼ | $44.72B |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | ▼ | $37.82B |
| KVUE Kenvue Inc. | ▼ | $36.32B |
| ELF E.L.F. Beauty, Inc. | ▶ | $6.70B |
| IPAR Interparfums Inc | ▶ | $3.71B |
| COTY Coty Inc. | ▲ | $2.82B |
| EPC Edgewell Personal Care Co | ▼ | $1.29B |
| ODD Oddity Tech Ltd | ▲ | $1.03B |
| SLSN Solesence, Inc. | ▲ | $64M |
| SHFH Scientist Home Future Health Ltd | ▼ | $40M |
| AXIL Axil Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $37M |
| UG United Guardian Inc | ▲ | $31M |
| KARX Karbon-X Corp. | ▼ | $18M |
| DQWS Dswiss Inc | ▶ | $17M |
| CABR Caring Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $13M |
| BNKK Bonk, Inc. | ▼ | $10M |
| YCBD Cbdmd, Inc. | ▲ | $4M |
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Waldencast Plc (WALD) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Waldencast Plc (WALD) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Waldencast Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Waldencast Plc stock predictions?
For WALD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -15.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 11.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Waldencast Plc forecasts updated?
Waldencast Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Waldencast Plc's industry peers?
19 issuers in our coverage, WALD included, share the SEC industry code Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations. The largest are: Colgate Palmolive Co (CL), Haleon Plc (HLN), Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL), Kenvue Inc. (KVUE), E.L.F. Beauty, Inc. (ELF), Interparfums Inc (IPAR).
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