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

Last close, 17 Aug 2026
$2.86
−10.63% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$99.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−32.4%
1M
−36.2%
YTD
+83.3%
1Y
+121.7%
From 52W high
−62.2%
From 52W low
+110.3%
$1.36
$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 15 Aug 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
87
Momentum
81
Size
75
Volatility
47
Value
34
Revisions
25
Issuance
18
Accruals
18

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

Accruals (18): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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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.

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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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
26.6×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

Price / book
4.3×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.0×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
81.8%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
128.3%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Gross margin
94.6%

Higher than 98% 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
40.2%

Higher than 97% of US dividend payers

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

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.$99.2M
52
DTIDrilling Tools International Corp. (US)$90.0M
35
LSELeishen Energy Holding Co., Ltd.$88.5M
6
NCSMNCS Multistage Holdings, Inc.$131.3M
58
GEOSGeospace Technologies Corp.$71.8M
17
NINENine Energy Service, Inc.$150.5M
39
OMSEOMS Energy Technologies, Inc.$191.0M
2

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News

Latest DWSN news & analysis

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 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DWSN?

As at 15 Aug 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 +121.7% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dawson Geophysical Co. do?

Dawson Geophysical Company is a geophysical services provider specializing in onshore seismic data acquisition and processing across North America. The company focuses on 2D, 3D, and multi-component land seismic surveys that help energy companies and data library providers better understand subsurface structures for exploration and development decisions.

What is the latest news on DWSN?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 13 Aug 2026): "DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS". 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.

Company

About Dawson Geophysical Co.

Dawson Geophysical Company is a geophysical services provider specializing in onshore seismic data acquisition and processing across North America. The company focuses on 2D, 3D, and multi-component land seismic surveys that help energy companies and data library providers better understand subsurface structures for exploration and development decisions. Dawson Geophysical Company serves a broad client base that includes major integrated oil and gas companies, independent operators, and multi-client seismic data library firms. Its crews deploy advanced recording systems and land seismic technologies tailored to complex terrains and environmentally sensitive areas. The company also plays a role in supporting carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects by providing seismic monitoring services for subsurface CO2 storage sites. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Midland, Texas, with additional offices in key North American energy hubs, Dawson Geophysical Company is an established participant in the seismic services segment of the oilfield services and broader energy infrastructure market.

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