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NGS Stock Forecast: Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$38
+2.80% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +45.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$488.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
45 / 100
Median analyst target
$55
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$51.4M+24.2% y/y
Operating income$13.2M
Net income$3.8M
Free cash flow$6.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.2%
1M
+3.4%
YTD
+13.7%
1Y
+44.4%
From 52W high
−13.8%
From 52W low
+49.5%
$25
$44
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NGS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
45 / 100

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

Volatility
76
Momentum
74
Quality
72
Size
54
Revisions
53
Accruals
49
Growth
38
Value
29
Issuance
18

Volatility (76): The share price has been relatively steady.

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

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NGS, 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
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NGSHigh $60Median $55Low $53

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 says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $53Median $55High $60

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +45.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform$53$54
13 May 2026StifelMaintainsBuy
20 Mar 2026StifelMaintainsBuy
13 Jan 2026Raymond JamesDowngradeOutperform
12 Nov 2025StifelMaintainsBuy
9 Sept 2025Texas Capital SecuritiesInitiatesBuy
16 May 2025StifelMaintainsBuy
19 Mar 2025Raymond JamesReiteratesStrong Buy
18 Mar 2025StifelReiteratesBuy
7 Aug 2024Raymond JamesInitiatesStrong Buy
3 Apr 2024StifelMaintainsBuy
20 Dec 2023StifelInitiatesBuy
17 May 2023Lake StreetMaintainsBuy
7 Aug 2019Imperial CapitalMaintainsOutperform
25 Jan 2019Maxim GroupInitiatesBuy
25 June 2018ArgusMaintainsBuy
25 June 2018Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy
24 May 2018ArgusMaintainsBuy
24 May 2018Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy
23 Aug 2017Imperial CapitalInitiatesOutperform

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. NGS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NGS 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, Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. returned +44.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NGS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NGSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NGS analyst estimate revisions

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

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) 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
23.7×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.6×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.7×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
24.2%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−26.2%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Gross margin
38.6%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
10.8%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.3%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.4%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.6%

Higher than 37% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. has a market value of $488.5M and an enterprise value of $817.7M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $189.4M. The latest quarter grew 24.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $20.5M, a 10.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.61.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$31.3M.

  • Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. spent $5.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 12.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 23.7×; forward P/E: 14.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.58%, paying out 23% of earnings.

  • Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. employs 259 people $731K 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

NGS 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
NGSNatural Gas Services Group, Inc.$488.5M
45
OISOil States International, Inc.$523.2M
55
RNGRRanger Energy Services, Inc.$408.6M
66
HMHHMH Holding, Inc.$871.9M
33
ACDCProFrac Holding Corp.$942.3M
17
FETForum Energy Technologies, Inc.$944.6M
96
FTKFlotek Industries, Inc.$988.6M
64

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News

Latest NGS news & analysis

Are Robots the New Normal? Bet on these ETFs to Invest in the Future

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research article reports that robotics is entering a new era as AI fuels humanoid adoption, highlighting four ETFs that offer diversified exposure to the sector's growth for investors seeking to bet on the future of automation.

Why it matters — This item does not directly concern Natural Gas Services Group, so it holds no specific implications for NGS operations or outlook.

Natural Gas Services Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 11 Aug 2026positive

Natural Gas Services Group reported record second-quarter operating and financial results, supported by higher rental revenue, improved fleet utilization, pricing gains, and the June acquisition of Flatrock Compression. The company highlighted these factors in its Q2 earnings call.

Why it matters — A record quarter driven by stronger rental revenue, utilization, pricing, and the Flatrock acquisition signals notable operational growth for NGS watchers.

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter financial results and operational performance.

Why it matters — An NGS watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into management's commentary on quarterly performance and the company's outlook.

Natural Gas Services Group Continues To Impress

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026positive

Natural Gas Services Group reported strong Q2 2026 results, beating adjusted earnings and revenue estimates and raising its FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance. The company's acquisition of Flatrock Compression is immediately accretive, boosting fleet horsepower and diversifying revenue, while leasing revenue rose 24.9% year over year, horsepower utilization reached a record 88.3%, and customer concentration declined with OXY's share falling to 35.5%.

Why it matters — The results show improving operational metrics, an accretive acquisition, and lower customer concentration, all of which reinforce the company's near-term outlook for its compression rental business.

Natural Gas Services (NGS) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Natural Gas Services (NGS) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share for Q2, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share and up from $0.41 per share in the year-ago quarter.

Why it matters — The earnings beat the consensus estimate and improved year over year, indicating NGS delivered a stronger quarterly result than analysts expected.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NGS stock

What is the NGS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $53 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NGS stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Natural Gas Services Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. 45 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 NGS?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. ranks 45 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 Volatility (76 of 100).

Will NGS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +45.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. 45 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NGS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NGS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $53 to $60 over the next 12 months.

How has NGS stock performed over the past year?

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. returned +44.4% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. do?

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is an energy services company that provides natural gas compression equipment, technology, and related services to the oil and natural gas industry.

What is the latest news on NGS?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Sept 2026): "Are Robots the New Normal? Bet on these ETFs to Invest in the Future". A Zacks Investment Research article reports that robotics is entering a new era as AI fuels humanoid adoption, highlighting four ETFs that offer diversified exposure to the sector's growth for investors seeking to bet on the future of automation.

Company

About Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is an energy services company that provides natural gas compression equipment, technology, and related services to the oil and natural gas industry. The company rents, operates, designs, installs, and maintains natural gas and electric compressors used in production and processing facilities, with a focus on supporting gathering, boosting, and artificial lift applications. Its offering also includes flare systems, compressor components, and aftermarket services such as commissioning, call-out support, and equipment rebuilds. Natural Gas Services Group serves exploration and production companies and other energy operators across major U.S. producing basins, where compression infrastructure is essential for moving gas from the wellhead to downstream systems. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas, and its business is centered on providing equipment and service solutions that help customers manage production reliability and operational efficiency.

CEO Mr. Justin C. Jacobs · 259 employees · United States · https://www.ngsgi.com