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Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN)
NASDAQ:DWSN
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
$112.70M
Enterprise Value$122.06M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.51M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.05
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding31,047,800
10 Day Avg. Volume28,069
30 Day Avg. Volume58,160
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)2.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio-11.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-5.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda52.52
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
Integrated Land And Marine Seismic ServicesDawson's capability across land and marine seismic work and advanced geophysical tech provides durable revenue diversification and technical differentiation. This cross-domain service offering helps capture a broader set of exploration budgets and supports long-term contract wins with major E&P clients.
Project-based Revenue Model With Major Operator PartnershipsA project-oriented contracting model plus relationships with major operators gives multi-period revenue visibility and higher-probability backlog renewal. Durable partnerships with large E&P firms reduce go-to-market friction, support repeat work, and help stabilize cash flow across industry cycles.
Cash Generation Roughly Tracking EarningsDespite top-line weakness, FCF tracking net income and a positive operating cash flow-to-net-income ratio indicate reasonable cash conversion. This persistent cash generation capacity supports operational continuity and gives management optionality for deleveraging or reinvesting when demand recovers.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue ContractionA 72% TTM revenue decline materially reduces scale and undermines fixed-cost absorption in a capital-intensive business. Sustained lower volumes can erode market share, weaken bargaining leverage with customers and suppliers, and make restoring prior margins and utilization rates difficult over a multi-quarter horizon.
Negative Gross And Net MarginsPersistent negative gross and net margins mean core operations are not covering direct costs or delivering profit. Without structural cost reductions or higher utilization/pricing, the company will struggle to fund capital needs, reinvest in technology, or competitively bid on profitable contracts over the medium term.
Elevated Leverage And Negative ROEHigher leverage approaching 0.9x combined with negative ROE raises financial risk and limits strategic flexibility. Interest and principal obligations constrain capital allocation, increase refinancing risk in tougher markets, and reduce the ability to fund growth or withstand protracted sector downturns.
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 $112.70M.
When is Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 11, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Dawson Geophysical Company’s earnings last quarter?
Dawson Geophysical Company released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2025. The company reported -$0.037 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.037.
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 31,047,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dawson Geophysical Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dawson Geophysical Company reported an EPS of -$0.037 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.427%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Dawson Geophysical Company Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-19.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
34.44%
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.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.99% Insiders
0.95% Mutual Funds
4.00% Other Institutional Investors
93.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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