DWSNEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
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): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (18): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DWSN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2018 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Outperform | — |
| 11 May 2016 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 24 Aug 2015 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 3 Mar 2015 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 3 Mar 2015 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Barrington Research | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 13 Nov 2014 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Oct 2014 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Oct 2014 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2014 | Wunderlich | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2014 | Wunderlich Securities | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Sept 2013 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Sept 2013 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Sept 2013 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2013 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2013 | Wunderlich Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Westlake Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Wunderlich | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Dawson Geophysical Co. returned +34.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 74% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $82.3M and an enterprise value of $96.2M.
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.
Trailing P/E: 22.1×; forward P/E: −5.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 48.30%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Dawson Geophysical Co. employs 269 people — $388K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| DWSNDawson Geophysical Co. | $82.3M | 47 |
| LSELeishen Energy Holding Co., Ltd. | $80.0M | 28 |
| DTIDrilling Tools International Corp. (US) | $70.9M | 43 |
| NINENine Energy Service, Inc. | $109.1M | 38 |
| GEOSGeospace Technologies Corp. | $59.2M | 17 |
| KLXEKLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. | $133.2M | 47 |
| OMSEOMS Energy Technologies, Inc. | $183.4M | 4 |
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Dawson Geophysical Co. (DWSN) has seen its stock rise 89% over the past year. The gain coincides with strengthening revenue, profitability, project opportunities, and investments in seismic technology.
Why it matters — The rally reflects improving fundamentals and a stronger outlook for DWSN that watchers would want to track.
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 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.
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. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Dawson Geophysical Co. ranks 47 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).
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.
Dawson Geophysical Co. returned +34.9% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Sept 2026): "DWSN Stock Soars 89% Over the Past Year: Is There More Upside Ahead?". Dawson Geophysical Co. (DWSN) has seen its stock rise 89% over the past year. The gain coincides with strengthening revenue, profitability, project opportunities, and investments in seismic technology.
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
