Dawson Geophysical (DWSN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Dawson Geophysical Company operates as an independent contract seismic exploration company, providing onshore land seismic data acquisition, data processing and data imaging services to oil and gas exploration and production companies. Its core activities include two-dimensional and three-dimensional seismic surveys, multi-client data programs and integrated geophysical solutions designed to help clients identify subsurface hydrocarbon reservoirs. The company’s technical offerings span nodal and cable-based sensors, vibroseis and dynamite source technologies, and full-service field operations support.

Founded in 1955 by J. Milton Dawson, the Company has grown from a single seismic crew to a fleet of modern acquisition and processing assets. Headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dawson Geophysical has continually reinvested in advanced equipment and software to enhance survey efficiency, data quality and turnaround times. Over the decades the Company has broadened its capabilities to include permanent monitoring, microseismic analysis and turnkey project execution, catering to the evolving requirements of exploration and production clients.

With operations concentrated in the United States, Dawson Geophysical serves key onshore basins such as the Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken, Denver-Julesburg and Marcellus Shale. The Company also supports international projects in Canada, Mexico and Latin America through strategic partnerships and on-the-ground crews. Its multi-client data library offers explorers timely regional insights, while customized acquisition programs address specific geological challenges across diverse terrain and environmental conditions.

Led by a seasoned executive team and overseen by an independent board of directors, Dawson Geophysical emphasizes safety, operational excellence and environmental stewardship in every phase of its projects. The leadership group includes geophysicists, field operations veterans and financial professionals who draw on decades of industry experience to guide strategic growth initiatives, technology investments and client service innovations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.32 to $1.39
• 50-Day Range: $1.13 to $2.90
• 52-Week Range: $1.08 to $5.54
• Volume: 85,887 shs
• Average Volume: 290,510 shs
• Market Capitalization: $41.21 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Dawson Geophysical Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Dawson Geophysical scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 256th out of 266 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Dawson Geophysical.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Dawson Geophysical is -4.43, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Dawson Geophysical is -4.43, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Dawson Geophysical has a P/B Ratio of 2.38. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.62% of the float of Dawson Geophysical has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Dawson Geophysical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Dawson Geophysical has recently increased by 136.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Dawson Geophysical does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Dawson Geophysical does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.62% of the float of Dawson Geophysical has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Dawson Geophysical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Dawson Geophysical has recently increased by 136.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.93

News Sentiment

Dawson Geophysical has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Dawson Geophysical this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for DWSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Dawson Geophysical to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Dawson Geophysical insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.25% of the stock of Dawson Geophysical is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 7.86% of the stock of Dawson Geophysical is held by institutions.

DWSN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DWSN shares performed this year?

Dawson Geophysical's stock was trading at $1.34 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, DWSN stock has decreased by 0.7% and is now trading at $1.33.

How were Dawson Geophysical's earnings last quarter?

Dawson Geophysical Company (NASDAQ:DWSN) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 13th. The oil and gas company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter. The oil and gas company had revenue of $16.08 million for the quarter. Dawson Geophysical had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.25% and a negative net margin of 15.30%.

Who are Dawson Geophysical's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Dawson Geophysical include Salem Investment Counselors Inc. (0.26%).
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How do I buy shares of Dawson Geophysical?

Shares of DWSN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Dawson Geophysical own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Dawson Geophysical investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), CymaBay Therapeutics (CBAY), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/13/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - FIELD SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DWSN
• CIK: 799165
• Web: www.dawson3d.com
• Phone: (432) 684-3000
• Fax: 713-971-6773
• Employees: 190
• Year Founded: 1952

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.30)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$4.12 million
• Net Margins: -15.30%
• Pretax Margin: -15.63%
• Return on Equity: -46.25%
• Return on Assets: -26.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.07
• Current Ratio: 1.56
• Quick Ratio: 1.56

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $58.65 million
• Price / Sales: 0.70
• Cash Flow: $0.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 26.25
• Book Value: $0.56 per share
• Price / Book: 2.38

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,984,000
• Free Float: 30,907,000
• Market Cap: $41.21 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.02