Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN)
NASDAQ:DWSN
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DWSN Stock Chart & Stats
$1.70
-$0.07(-4.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.70
-$0.07(-4.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.27 - $4.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.00
Average Volume (3M)58.16K
Market Cap
$133.22M
Enterprise Value$167.18M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.74M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.2
Beta-0.32
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding31,052,840
10 Day Avg. Volume28,069
30 Day Avg. Volume58,160
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.48
Price to Book (P/B)3.06
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio6.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.82
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow indicate the company can fund operations, modest capex, and debt servicing from internal sources. For a cyclical seismic services business, sustained cash generation provides a buffer through downcycles, supports reinvestment, and reduces reliance on external financing.
Return To ProfitabilityA shift to positive net income and a ~19% EBITDA margin shows the firm can achieve profitable operations when utilization and pricing normalize. Durable margins reflect improved cost control and pricing power, increasing the likelihood that profits persist as activity recovers over coming quarters.
Specialized Service OfferingDawson's focus on land seismic acquisition is a specialized, asset-and-expertise intensive niche. Technical equipment, trained crews, and project execution create barriers to entry and position the company to capture exploration spend when upstream capex normalizes, supporting sustainable contract demand.
Bears Say
Top-line ContractionA ~21% TTM revenue decline signals weaker project activity and utilization. For a model driven by crew and equipment deployment, falling revenues impair fixed-cost absorption and make margins fragile; sustained top-line weakness could erode the recent profitability turnaround.
Rising LeverageDebt/equity near 0.94 and rising leverage reduce financial flexibility, increasing interest burden and constraining the company's ability to invest in equipment or bid competitively. In a cyclic industry, higher leverage raises refinancing and stress risk if cash flows prove volatile.
Profitability Volatility / Past LossesHistorical multi-year losses and volatile margins highlight execution and demand sensitivity. The recent profit recovery may be fragile without a sustained top-line rebound; past volatility suggests earnings can revert quickly if exploration budgets or utilization dip again.
Dawson Geophysical Company News
DWSN FAQ
What was Dawson Geophysical Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dawson Geophysical Company lowest stock price was $1.26 and its highest was $4.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Dawson Geophysical Company’s market cap?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s market cap is $133.22M.
When is Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Dawson Geophysical Company’s earnings last quarter?
Dawson Geophysical Company released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0.246 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.246.
Is Dawson Geophysical Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dawson Geophysical Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Dawson Geophysical Company pay dividends?
Dawson Geophysical Company pays a Annually dividend of $0.32 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Dawson Geophysical Company dividends here
What is Dawson Geophysical Company’s EPS estimate?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Dawson Geophysical Company have?
Dawson Geophysical Company has 31,052,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dawson Geophysical Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dawson Geophysical Company reported an EPS of $0.246 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.295%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dawson Geophysical Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DWSN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Dawson Geophysical Company Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
93.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Dawson Geophysical Company
Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) specializes in the collection and interpretation of onshore seismic data, operating across both the United States and Canada. They are adept at capturing and analyzing various forms of seismic information—including 2D, 3D, and multi-component datasets—for a diverse clientele. This includes major and independent oil and gas firms, alongside entities that manage multi-client data repositories. Their field teams primarily furnish this geological data to businesses involved in locating and developing petroleum resources, encompassing operations on land and within transitional zones where land meets water. Additionally, Dawson extends its services to the potash mining sector. Established in 1952 and headquartered in Midland, Texas, Dawson Geophysical Company operates as a subsidiary under Wilks Brothers, LLC.
DWSN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a number of clear operational and financial improvements: strong Q4 revenue growth (+67%), restoration of quarterly profitability, sizable increases in adjusted EBITDA (both quarter and year), $14 million of operating cash generated, a major equipment investment expanding capacity to over 180,000 channels, and continued cost discipline (G&A down 9%). Offsetting these positives are the remaining full-year net loss (-$1.9 million), a modest year-end cash balance ($4.9 million) after significant capex, relatively small field scale in Q4, no forward guidance, and some uncertainty around external demand drivers. Overall, the positive operational momentum, improved margins and strategic investments outweigh the outstanding challenges.View all DWSN earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.90% Insiders
1.10% Mutual Funds
4.91% Other Institutional Investors
92.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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