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$1.08 - $5.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.00
Average Volume (3M)58.16K
Market Cap
$112.41M
Enterprise Value$129.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$20.66M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta-0.21
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
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 Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.54
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
Revenue & EBITDA ImprovementSustained top-line recovery and a return to positive EBITDA indicate better pricing, utilization and cost control. This strengthens the core service economics of seismic acquisition, increases operating leverage as utilization rises, and improves the odds of durable profitability if demand holds.
Improved Cash GenerationMaterial operating cash flow and positive free cash flow reduce reliance on external financing for near-term operations and reinvestment. Strong cash conversion supports equipment purchases, working-capital needs and a pathway to self-funded growth if margins remain stable.
Capacity Expansion & Tech UpgradeLarge investment in modern, lightweight node inventory meaningfully increases field capacity and lowers mobilization costs. This improves competitive positioning, enables entry into new end markets (carbon capture, geothermal, critical minerals), and supports higher utilization long term.
Bears Say
Ongoing Net LossesDespite quarter-level profit, the company remains unprofitable on the full year, limiting retained earnings and constraining long-term capital accumulation. Persistent net losses can impede ability to sustainably self-fund growth and slow recovery of returns on equity.
Higher Leverage & Modest LiquidityElevated leverage and a modest cash balance after heavy capex reduce financial flexibility. In a cyclical sector, this raises refinancing and liquidity risk if demand softens, potentially forcing cutbacks or dilutive financing just when investment or bid activity is needed.
Limited Field Scale & Demand UncertaintyA small crew base limits fixed-cost absorption and makes revenue highly sensitive to utilization swings. Combined with external demand uncertainty (budgets, geopolitics), limited scale can keep margins volatile and slow the pace at which operating leverage translates into durable profitability.
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 $1.08 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 $112.41M.
When is Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were Dawson Geophysical Company’s earnings last quarter?
Dawson Geophysical Company released its earnings results on Mar 30, 2026. The company reported $0.018 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.018.
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 $0.018 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 31.061%.
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
-11.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
79.32%
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
0.99% Insiders
0.98% Mutual Funds
2.88% Other Institutional Investors
94.71% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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