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For the second quarter of 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 1 cent per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting year-over-year growth of 116.67%.
The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $41.67 million, indicating a 10.01% year-over-year increase.
Let us see how things have shaped up for the upcoming announcement.
WidePoint’s second quarter of 2026 results are expected to benefit from the anticipated award and transition to the CWMS 3.0 contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The recent resolution of the DHS funding shutdown and the extension of the CWMS 2.0 contract to June 24, 2026, have created a favorable environment for the imminent announcement of the CWMS 3.0 award. WidePoint’s management is confident in its competitive positioning, citing unmatched depth of services and longstanding relationships with DHS. The transition from CWMS 2.0 to 3.0 is expected to be seamless, with parallel task orders ensuring continuity of operations and revenue recognition.
The quarterly performance is likely to have benefited from continued implementation progress on WidePoint’s major U.S. carrier Software as a Service (SaaS) contract. The company was advancing through functionality testing and remained on track to complete the initial implementation and begin delivering services in the second half of 2026. The carrier’s existing platform was expected to become nonviable at the end of the second quarter, creating urgency around the transition to WidePoint’s ITMS platform. Management viewed this urgency as a strong tailwind for the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
WidePoint is poised to benefit from its expanding Device as a Service (DaaS) and IT as a Service pipeline, particularly in the commercial sector. The company recently secured managed services with a leading national beverage bottler, granting WidePoint exclusive access to procurement and inventory systems. This engagement allows WidePoint to drive operational efficiencies and cost discipline while positioning the company as the exclusive provider for the bottler. WYY is actively engaged with Fortune 100 companies through its partnership with CDW. Management expects that landing a large DaaS deal could materially impact growth and profitability. Investments in logistics infrastructure have been made to support rapid deployment if such contracts are secured.
The normalization of billable service levels following the resolution of the DHS shutdown, combined with a robust federal contract backlog of $218 million, provides a strong foundation for the second quarter and beyond. Management expects most of this backlog to be monetized within 12-18 months, with new task orders replenishing the pipeline. Gross margins are forecasted to improve as SaaS and DaaS revenues, which carry higher margins (60-70%), become a larger share of the revenue mix. These factors, along with ongoing investments in compliance and cybersecurity, position WidePoint for double-digit percentage growth from 2025 results and sustained positive adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow throughout 2026.
However, WidePoint is expected to be hurt by delays in major contract awards, particularly the CWMS 3.0 contract with the DHS and by slower-than-expected ramp-up or implementation of large contracts, which could impact revenue recognition and profitability in the near term.
What Our Model Says About WYY
According to the Zacks model, the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that is not the exact case here.
WidePoint currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
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WidePoint to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Key Takeaways
WidePoint (WYY - Free Report) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings results on Aug. 13.
For the second quarter of 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 1 cent per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting year-over-year growth of 116.67%.
The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $41.67 million, indicating a 10.01% year-over-year increase.
Let us see how things have shaped up for the upcoming announcement.
WidePoint Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
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Factors Likely to Influence WYY’s Q2 Performance
WidePoint’s second quarter of 2026 results are expected to benefit from the anticipated award and transition to the CWMS 3.0 contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The recent resolution of the DHS funding shutdown and the extension of the CWMS 2.0 contract to June 24, 2026, have created a favorable environment for the imminent announcement of the CWMS 3.0 award. WidePoint’s management is confident in its competitive positioning, citing unmatched depth of services and longstanding relationships with DHS. The transition from CWMS 2.0 to 3.0 is expected to be seamless, with parallel task orders ensuring continuity of operations and revenue recognition.
The quarterly performance is likely to have benefited from continued implementation progress on WidePoint’s major U.S. carrier Software as a Service (SaaS) contract. The company was advancing through functionality testing and remained on track to complete the initial implementation and begin delivering services in the second half of 2026. The carrier’s existing platform was expected to become nonviable at the end of the second quarter, creating urgency around the transition to WidePoint’s ITMS platform. Management viewed this urgency as a strong tailwind for the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
WidePoint is poised to benefit from its expanding Device as a Service (DaaS) and IT as a Service pipeline, particularly in the commercial sector. The company recently secured managed services with a leading national beverage bottler, granting WidePoint exclusive access to procurement and inventory systems. This engagement allows WidePoint to drive operational efficiencies and cost discipline while positioning the company as the exclusive provider for the bottler. WYY is actively engaged with Fortune 100 companies through its partnership with CDW. Management expects that landing a large DaaS deal could materially impact growth and profitability. Investments in logistics infrastructure have been made to support rapid deployment if such contracts are secured.
The normalization of billable service levels following the resolution of the DHS shutdown, combined with a robust federal contract backlog of $218 million, provides a strong foundation for the second quarter and beyond. Management expects most of this backlog to be monetized within 12-18 months, with new task orders replenishing the pipeline. Gross margins are forecasted to improve as SaaS and DaaS revenues, which carry higher margins (60-70%), become a larger share of the revenue mix. These factors, along with ongoing investments in compliance and cybersecurity, position WidePoint for double-digit percentage growth from 2025 results and sustained positive adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow throughout 2026.
However, WidePoint is expected to be hurt by delays in major contract awards, particularly the CWMS 3.0 contract with the DHS and by slower-than-expected ramp-up or implementation of large contracts, which could impact revenue recognition and profitability in the near term.
What Our Model Says About WYY
According to the Zacks model, the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that is not the exact case here.
WidePoint currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some companies worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in their upcoming releases.
NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.52% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NVIDIA shares have gained 16.6% in the year-to-date period. NVDA is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Aug. 26.
Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +2.37% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Analog Devices shares have rallied 41.6% in the year-to-date period. ADI is scheduled to report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 19.
Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.52% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Shares of Applied Materials have surged 103.1% in the year-to-date period. AMAT is set to report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 13.