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DWSN Stock Forecast: Dawson Geophysical Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$3.36
−0.59% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$104.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$17.9M+81.8% y/y
Operating income−$3.0M
Net income−$3.4M
Free cash flow$6.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.4%
1M
−24.5%
YTD
+115.4%
1Y
+106.1%
From 52W high
−55.6%
From 52W low
+115.4%
$1.56
$7.57
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DWSN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dawson Geophysical Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
52 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
99
Quality
85
Momentum
82
Size
75
Volatility
49
Value
34
Revisions
25
Accruals
18
Issuance
18

Growth (99): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Issuance (18): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

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Wall Street

DWSN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DWSN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DWSN

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2018Raymond JamesDowngradeOutperform—
11 May 2016Raymond JamesUpgradeStrong Buy—
24 Aug 2015Raymond JamesDowngradeMarket Perform—
3 Mar 2015WunderlichMaintainsHold—
3 Mar 2015Wunderlich SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
10 Feb 2015Barrington ResearchDowngradeMarket Perform—
13 Nov 2014Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
10 Oct 2014WunderlichMaintainsHold—
10 Oct 2014Wunderlich SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
8 May 2014WunderlichDowngradeHold—
8 May 2014Wunderlich SecuritiesDowngradeHold—
19 Nov 2013WunderlichMaintainsBuy—
19 Nov 2013Wunderlich SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
27 Sept 2013WunderlichMaintainsBuy—
27 Sept 2013Wunderlich SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
25 Sept 2013Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform—
8 May 2013WunderlichMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2013Wunderlich SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
21 Feb 2013Westlake SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
12 Feb 2013WunderlichMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DWSN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DWSN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Dawson Geophysical Co. returned +106.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DWSN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100200300400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DWSNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DWSN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Dawson Geophysical Co. (DWSN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
28.0×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

Price / book
5.2×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.4×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
81.8%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
81.8%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
88.9%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Operating margin
−16.9%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Net margin
3.5%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.0%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.6%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Dividend yield
37.9%

Higher than 96% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Dawson Geophysical Co. (DWSN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Dawson Geophysical Co. has a market value of $104.3M and an enterprise value of $118.3M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $104.3M. The latest quarter grew 81.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $3.6M, a 3.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.12.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$4.5M, after $7.8M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 31.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 28.0×; forward P/E: −6.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 37.87%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Dawson Geophysical Co. employs 269 people — $388K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DWSN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Equipment & Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DWSNDawson Geophysical Co.$104.3M
52
LSELeishen Energy Holding Co., Ltd.$93.9M
7
DTIDrilling Tools International Corp. (US)$92.8M
38
NCSMNCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.$135.6M
—
NINENine Energy Service, Inc.$146.6M
41
KLXEKLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.$161.2M
59
GEOSGeospace Technologies Corp.$65.4M
16

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest DWSN news & analysis

DWSN Stock Slides 22% as Q2 Loss Widens Y/Y on Higher Costs

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Aug 2026negative

Dawson Geophysical's stock fell 22% after reporting Q2 results in which revenues surged 82% year over year, but higher strategic transaction, depreciation, and interest costs widened the company's net loss compared with the prior-year quarter.

Why it matters — DWSN watchers would note that strong revenue growth was offset by rising costs that deepened the quarterly loss, contributing to a steep decline in the share price.

DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

PRNewsWire · 13 Aug 2026positive

Dawson Geophysical reported unaudited second quarter 2026 results through June 30, 2026, showing fee revenue of $14 million, up 60% from the prior-year quarter, and a net loss of $3.4 million ($0.11 per share) that included $1.7 million in strategic transaction costs. The company also generated $0.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA, its fourth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA and the first such streak since September 2018, with year-to-date fee revenue up 94% to $46.5 million and net income of $4.2 million.

Why it matters — For DWSN watchers, this marks sustained operational improvement, with a record multi-quarter Adjusted EBITDA streak, sharply higher revenue, and year-to-date profitability despite one-time strategic costs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DWSN stock

Is DWSN stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Dawson Geophysical Co., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dawson Geophysical Co. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DWSN?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Dawson Geophysical Co. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (99 of 100).

What is the DWSN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Dawson Geophysical Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DWSN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has DWSN stock performed over the past year?

Dawson Geophysical Co. returned +106.1% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dawson Geophysical Co. do?

Dawson Geophysical Company Common Stock represents Dawson Geophysical Company, a provider of onshore seismic data acquisition services for the energy industry. Dawson Geophysical Company collects and processes 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data used in land-based oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production activities.

What is the latest news on DWSN?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 24 Aug 2026): "DWSN Stock Slides 22% as Q2 Loss Widens Y/Y on Higher Costs". Dawson Geophysical's stock fell 22% after reporting Q2 results in which revenues surged 82% year over year, but higher strategic transaction, depreciation, and interest costs widened the company's net loss compared with the prior-year quarter.

Company

About Dawson Geophysical Co.

Dawson Geophysical Company Common Stock represents Dawson Geophysical Company, a provider of onshore seismic data acquisition services for the energy industry. Dawson Geophysical Company collects and processes 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data used in land-based oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production activities. Its services support major energy companies, independent operators, and multi-client data library providers across the continental United States and Canada. The company also works on projects tied to land-to-water transition areas and other geophysical surveying needs within the upstream energy market. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, Dawson Geophysical Company Common Stock is associated with a specialized business that plays a technical role in helping clients evaluate subsurface formations and plan drilling programs.

CEO Mr. Anthony Clark · 269 employees · United States · https://www.dawson3d.com