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DWSN Stock Chart & Stats
$4.98
-$0.07(-1.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$4.98
-$0.07(-1.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.46 - $7.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.54K
Average Volume (3M)58.16K
Market Cap
$105.90M
Enterprise Value$198.38
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.13M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$20.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.0
Beta-0.09
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding31,055,618
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
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
TTM Profitability ReboundThe return to positive earnings and operating profit indicates improved execution and pricing or utilization. If maintained, this recovery can strengthen internal funding capacity, although the company must demonstrate consistency across future industry cycles.
Positive Equity And Improved ReturnsPositive equity provides a financial base for operating through downturns, while the improved return on equity shows that the recent earnings rebound is producing meaningful shareholder returns. This supports resilience despite the company’s leverage and cyclical exposure.
Recent Revenue GrowthPositive recent revenue growth suggests demand for Dawson’s land seismic acquisition services has improved. Sustained project activity would support better crew utilization and overhead absorption, helping profitability, though the historical volatility limits confidence in a durable trend.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigher leverage increases financial risk for a small, cyclical services provider because interest and principal obligations remain while customer activity can weaken. It reduces flexibility to invest, absorb downturns, or withstand another earnings reversal.
Negative And Inconsistent Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow despite positive earnings indicates weak cash conversion, potentially from working-capital needs or reinvestment. Persistent shortfalls could require additional borrowing or constrain equipment investment, making the profitability recovery less durable.
Cyclical Upstream ExposureDawson’s revenue depends on customers’ upstream exploration and development budgets rather than recurring end-market demand. Lower commodity-sector investment can reduce project volume, crew utilization, and pricing, creating structural earnings volatility across industry cycles.
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 $1.46 and its highest was $7.85 in the past 12 months.
What is Dawson Geophysical Company’s market cap?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s market cap is $105.90M.
When is Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dawson Geophysical Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Dawson Geophysical Company’s earnings last quarter?
Dawson Geophysical Company released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported -$0.111 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 31,055,618 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dawson Geophysical Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dawson Geophysical Company reported an EPS of -$0.111 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -29.934%.
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
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SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.26%
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Asset Growth
93.52%
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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
0.84% Insiders
1.10% Mutual Funds
4.67% Other Institutional Investors
92.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors