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$1.18 - $5.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.00
Average Volume (3M)58.16K
Market Cap
$116.45M
Enterprise Value$137.05M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.74M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta-0.30
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 Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.74
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
Improved Cash GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow and positive free cash flow mark a structural recovery. Consistent cash generation over multiple periods improves runway for working capital, funds selective capex, and reduces reliance on external financing, strengthening resilience across cycles.
Profitability Recovery & MarginsRestored net income and near-20% EBITDA margin indicate durable operating leverage when utilization improves. Combined with cost discipline (G&A down 9%), this supports sustainable margins as activity normalizes and reduces the permanence of prior multi-year losses.
Capacity Expansion: Node FleetMaterial investment in modern, lightweight single-node channels increases service capability and productivity. A larger, modern fleet is a durable competitive asset that lowers per-project costs, broadens addressable markets (e.g., geothermal, CCUS, critical minerals), and enables higher utilization.
Bears Say
Top-line ContractionA meaningful TTM revenue decline undermines operating leverage and makes margin gains fragile. As seismic services are cyclical, sustained top-line weakness limits pricing power and utilization, constraining durable profit growth unless bid activity converts into firm contracts.
Rising LeverageHigher debt-to-equity reduces financial flexibility and raises fixed obligations, especially after heavy equipment spending. Elevated leverage limits ability to absorb demand shocks, increases refinancing risk, and narrows the margin for error during seismic-market downturns.
Modest Liquidity Post-capexSignificant recent capex left only modest cash balances and a small revolver, constraining near-term liquidity. If utilization or collections falter, the company may need to draw or raise capital, which could pressure operations or strategic investments over the coming quarters.
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 $1.18 and its highest was $5.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Dawson Geophysical Company’s market cap?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s market cap is $116.45M.
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 69 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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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 provides onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services in the United States and Canada. The company acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D, and multi-component seismic data for its clients, including oil and gas companies, and independent oil and gas operators, as well as providers of multi-client data libraries. Its seismic crews supply seismic data primarily to companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas. The company also serves the potash mining industry. Dawson Geophysical Company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas. Dawson Geophysical Company is a subsidiary of 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
92.66% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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