Cactus, Inc. (WHD) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Cactus, Inc. (WHD) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, WHD is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Cactus, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.91B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 15 Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For WHD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 37.0%, 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 ≥ +1.7%, 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 WHD ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Cactus, Inc. (WHD) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.91B | 6/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 30.03x | 4/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 12.09x | 2/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.80% | 4/7 |
| Book Value/Share | $5.06 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $17.00 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.4% | 4/6 |
| Gross Margin | 33.2% | 2/7 |
| Operating Margin | 75.3% | 2/12 |
| Net Margin | 13.7% | 2/6 |
| EBT Margin | 77.2% | 1/12 |
| Tax Rate | 23.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59x | 5/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.98x | 3/14 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.79x | 7/11 |
| Interest Coverage | 108.0x | 1/12 |
| Working Capital | $787M | 5/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $367M | 6/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 32.8% | 3/11 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 2.7x | 11/11 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.0x | 4/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.5x | 8/11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 137 days | 1/11 |
| Days Inventory | 120 days | 5/8 |
| Payables Period | 128 days | 2/8 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 128 days | 5/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.36B | 5/13 |
| Operating Income | $254M | 5/14 |
| Net Income | $46M | 6/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $199M | 6/13 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $910M | 2/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WHD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.49 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 80M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 0.0% | 2/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.28B | |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $366M | 41.7% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $510M | 58.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $299M | 34.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $319M | 36.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $176M | 20.0% of assets |
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Cactus, Inc. (WHD) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Cactus, Inc. (Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment): 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WHD Cactus, Inc. | ▶ | $4.91B |
| BKR Baker Hughes Co | ▶ | $55.29B |
| FTI Technipfmc Plc | ▶ | $27.32B |
| NOV Nov Inc. | ▼ | $6.80B |
| WFRD Weatherford International Plc | ▲ | $5.38B |
| SEI Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. | ▲ | $4.99B |
| INVX Innovex International, Inc. | ▼ | $1.92B |
| FLOC Flowco Holdings Inc. | ▼ | $1.70B |
| FET Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $895M |
| HMH Hmh Holding Inc | ▶ | $762M |
| OIS Oil States International, Inc | ▼ | $479M |
| ROC Drilling Tools International Corp | ▲ | $74M |
| QSEP Qs Energy, Inc. | ▲ | $55M |
| KLNG Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $38M |
| GPUS Hyperscale Data, Inc. | ▼ | $25M |
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Cactus, Inc. (WHD) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Cactus, Inc. (WHD) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, WHD is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Cactus, Inc. stock predictions?
For WHD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 37.0%, 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 Cactus, Inc. forecasts updated?
Cactus, Inc. 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 Cactus, Inc.'s industry peers?
15 issuers in our coverage, WHD included, share the SEC industry code Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment. The largest are: Baker Hughes Co (BKR), Technipfmc Plc (FTI), Nov Inc. (NOV), Weatherford International Plc (WFRD), Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (SEI), Innovex International, Inc. (INVX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.