Willdan Buys Burton Energy Group for $103M in Revenue, Expanding Commercial Energy Footprint
Event summary
- Willdan acquired 100% of Burton Energy Group on May 4, 2026, for undisclosed terms.
- Burton reported $103M in contract revenue, $15M in net revenue, and $7M in EBITDA in 2025.
- Burton manages energy for over 60,000 client sites across the U.S., serving Fortune 500 companies.
- The deal is expected to be accretive to Willdan’s 2026 adjusted earnings per share.
- Burton’s services include energy management, procurement, efficiency, and asset replacement.
The big picture
Willdan’s acquisition of Burton Energy Group strengthens its commercial energy management capabilities, adding procurement services and deepening its footprint in key U.S. regions. The deal aligns with broader industry trends of consolidation in energy consulting, as firms seek scale to better serve multi-site corporate clients. Burton’s data-driven approach and Fortune 500 client base provide Willdan with immediate operational synergies and long-term growth potential.
What we're watching
- Integration Challenges
- How Willdan will assimilate Burton’s 25-year-old culture and client relationships into its existing operations.
- Recurring Revenue
- Whether Burton’s high percentage of recurring revenue will stabilize Willdan’s commercial energy segment.
- Geographic Expansion
- The pace at which Willdan can leverage Burton’s Southeast and Midwest presence to drive further growth.
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