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Dawson Geophysical(NASDAQ) DWSN

Current Price$4.93
Market Cap$154.64MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1983)+46%
5 Year+108%
1 Year+239%
1 Month+14%
Dawson Geophysical last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 4.982026-07-24
Dawson Geophysical stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+11.16%USD 4.482026-07-17
1 month+14.48%USD 4.352026-06-24
3 month+53.7%USD 3.242026-04-24
Year to date+219.23%USD 1.562025-12-31
1 year+238.78%USD 1.472025-07-24
3 year+203.76%USD 1.642023-07-25
5 year+108.29%USD 2.392021-07-23
Since inception+45.74%USD 3.421983-06-21

Dawson Geophysical Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$154.64MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$96.25M

Net Income (TTM)

$4.73M

EPS (TTM)

$0.15

P/E Ratio

32.85

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.60 (Low)

Price

$4.93

Volume

93,728.22

Open

$4.73

Previous Close

$4.98

Daily Range

$4.73 - $5.04

52-Week Range

$1.27 - $7.85

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 7, 2026

DWSN News

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Dawson Geophysical Narrows Q2 Loss

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Why Dawson Geophysical Still Has Work to Do

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Is Dawson Geophysical Finally Turning Things Around?

Dan CaplingerMar 1, 2018
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Dawson Geophysical Starts Making Progress

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Losses Widen at Dawson Geophysical Despite Higher Revenue

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Dawson Geophysical Hopes for Better Times Ahead

Dan CaplingerMay 6, 2017
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Losses Worsen at Dawson Geophysical as Sales Slump

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Oil Market Weakness Keeps Hurting Dawson Geophysical

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About Dawson Geophysical

Dawson Geophysical helps oil, gas, and mining companies map underground resources. Its seismic data services guide drilling and mining decisions. These services reduce risk and improve efficiency for energy and mining clients.

Seismic Staples: What Dawson Sells

  • 2-D and 3-D Seismic Data: Imaging underground rock layers for oil, gas, and mining clients.
  • Multi-Component Seismic Surveys: Advanced data for complex geology, used in unconventional oil and gas fields.
  • Microseismic Monitoring: Tracking underground changes during hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas operators.
  • Heliportable Seismic Services: Airlifted equipment for remote or difficult terrain, mainly for Canadian potash mining.
  • Carbon Capture Seismic: Data for projects storing carbon dioxide underground, supporting energy transition efforts.

Growth Spurts and Strategic Moves

  • Acquired Eagle Canada, expanding into Canadian mining and heliportable services.
  • Major equipment upgrade in 2025: $24.2 million equipment purchase agreement for new seismic nodes.
  • Provided carbon capture seismic services in recent years.
  • Ongoing discussions with Wilks Brothers (majority owner) about possible asset deals or combinations.

Why Dawson Stands Out (Without the Hype)

Dawson operates large, flexible seismic crews across the U.S. and Canada. Its cableless and node-based technology allows high-resolution imaging in tough environments. The company’s focus on both oil and mining clients helps balance industry cycles.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Total revenue was $75.6 million in 2025, up 1.9% from 2024.
  • Fee revenue rose 15.7% in 2025, while reimbursable revenue fell 33.6%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $4.7 million in 2025, up 139% from 2024.
  • Net loss improved to $(1.9) million in 2025 from $(4.1) million in 2024.

Bottom Line

Dawson has adapted to changing energy markets with new technology and services. Its focus on seismic data for oil, gas, and mining keeps it relevant in a cyclical industry.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Energy Equipment and Services

Sector

Energy

Employees

269

CEO

William Anthony Clark

Website

www.dawson3d.com

Headquarters

Midland, TX 79701, US

DWSN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

25.06%

Operating Margin

6.38%

Net Income Margin

4.91%

Return on Equity

26.73%

Return on Capital

-4.56%

Return on Assets

7.34%

Earnings Yield

3.04%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$154.64MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

31.05M

Volume

93.73K

Avg. Volume

173.84K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$24.12M

Operating Income

$6.14M

EBITDA

$12.10M

Operating Cash Flow

$11.76M

Capital Expenditure

-$8.26M

Free Cash Flow

$3.50M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.74M

Total Debt

$21.98M

Dawson Geophysical Performance Analysis

Dawson Geophysical annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 51,630,000109.1%
20232023-12-31USD 96,846,00087.6%
20242024-12-31USD 74,154,000-23.4%
20252025-12-31USD 75,625,0002.0%
Dawson Geophysical sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-38.7%
Q32025-09-30130.9%
Q42025-12-3118.5%
Q12026-03-3136.2%
Dawson Geophysical annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.75-39.5%
20232023-12-31USD -0.45-39.2%
20242024-12-31USD -0.13-70.6%
20252025-12-31USD -0.06-53.1%
Dawson Geophysical sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-336.9%
Q32025-09-3052.2%
Q42025-12-31150.6%
Q12026-03-311266.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$36.70M

+128.3%

Gross Profit

$11.08M

-25.2%

Gross Margin

30.19%

N/A

Market Cap

$154.64MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$574.88K

N/A

Employees

269

N/A

Net Income

$7.66M

+672.3%

EBITDA

$10.17M

+334.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.74M

-34.6%

Total Debt

$21.98M

+232.0%

Accounts Receivable

$19.44M

+76.2%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$13.57M

+328.9%

Short Term Debt

$8.41M

+143.2%

Return on Assets

7.34%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

16.62%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$1.90M

-208.3%

Operating Cash Flow

-$465.00K

-126.5%

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Questions About DWSN

What is the current price of Dawson Geophysical?

Dawson Geophysical is trading at $4.98 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Dawson Geophysical?

Over the past 52 weeks, Dawson Geophysical has traded between $1.27 and $7.85.

How much debt does Dawson Geophysical have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Dawson Geophysical reported total debt of $21.98M.

How much cash does Dawson Geophysical have on hand?

Dawson Geophysical reported $1.37M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Dawson Geophysical’s dividend yield?

Dawson Geophysical does not currently have a dividend yield.

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