NASDAQ:DWSN Dawson Geophysical (DWSN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $4.13 0.00 (0.00%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$4.10 -0.03 (-0.73%) As of 05/22/2026 07:33 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Dawson Geophysical Stock (NASDAQ:DWSN) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Dawson Geophysical alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$3.95▼$4.2050-Day Range$2.21▼$4.9052-Week Range$1.18▼$5.54Volume52,442 shsAverage Volume133,758 shsMarket Capitalization$128.25 millionP/E Ratio27.53Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/AConsensus RatingHold Company Overview Dawson Geophysical Company provides land-based seismic data acquisition services to the oil and gas industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company specializes in the design, deployment and operation of seismic crews that collect high-fidelity subsurface data. Its services support exploration and development programs by delivering two-dimensional (2D), three-dimensional (3D) and time-lapse (4D) seismic surveys that enable clients to make informed drilling and reservoir management decisions. The company’s fleet includes vibratory and impulsive seismic sources, high-capacity source trucks, geophone sensor arrays and digital recording systems. Dawson Geophysical also operates a real-time operations center where field data are processed and quality-controlled as they are acquired, allowing for rapid adjustments in survey parameters. Its integrated approach combines equipment maintenance, logistics coordination and field crew management to ensure safe and efficient project execution across challenging terrains. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Dawson Geophysical maintains operations throughout North America and has supported projects in select international markets. The company’s land seismic crews have worked in onshore basins across the United States, Canada and parts of Latin America, providing services tailored to diverse regulatory and environmental requirements. By leveraging local field expertise and standardized technical processes, Dawson Geophysical seeks to optimize data quality and project timelines for exploration and production companies. Founded in 1955, Dawson grew from a regional seismic provider into a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker DWSN. Its executive leadership team combines industry veterans in seismic technology, project management and corporate governance. The company emphasizes health and safety protocols, continuous equipment upgrades and training programs to uphold operational excellence and meet the evolving demands of the energy exploration sector.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Dawson Geophysical Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks14th Percentile Overall ScoreDWSN MarketRank™: Dawson Geophysical scored higher than 14% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 239th out of 249 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion1.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingDawson Geophysical has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDawson Geophysical has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Dawson Geophysical's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthN/A Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Dawson Geophysical is 27.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Dawson Geophysical is 27.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 21.19.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDawson Geophysical has a P/B Ratio of 5.51. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Dawson Geophysical's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.46% of the float of Dawson Geophysical has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDawson Geophysical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.51, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Dawson Geophysical has recently increased by 10.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldDawson Geophysical does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthDawson Geophysical does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Dawson Geophysical is 213.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Dawson Geophysical's dividend. News and Social Media1.3 / 5News SentimentN/A Search Interest3 people have searched for DWSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Dawson Geophysical to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.1 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Dawson Geophysical insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.25% of the stock of Dawson Geophysical is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions7.86% of the stock of Dawson Geophysical is held by institutions.Read more about Dawson Geophysical's insider trading history. Receive DWSN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Dawson Geophysical and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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DWSN Stock News HeadlinesDawson Geophysical Company: Dawson Geophysical Reports First Quarter 2026 ResultsMay 15, 2026 | finanznachrichten.deDawson Geophysical (DWSN) Stock Surges Over 16% Overnight: Why Is It Moving?May 15, 2026 | benzinga.comNobody Understands Why Trump Is Invading Iran (here’s the answer)Most investors are reacting to the Iran strikes without understanding the underlying motive driving the decision. Addison Wiggin, Founder of Grey Swan Investment Fraternity, says there is a hidden reason behind the bombing - and knowing it could change how you position your money right now.May 25 at 1:00 AM | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTSMay 14, 2026 | prnewswire.comDawson Geophysical Signals Turnaround In Earnings CallApril 4, 2026 | tipranks.comDawson Geophysical Company (NASDAQ:DWSN) Q4 2025 earnings call transcriptApril 2, 2026 | msn.comDawson Geophysical Company (DWSN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 31, 2026 | seekingalpha.comDawson Geophysical rises 3% after strong Q4 performance and upbeat outlookMarch 31, 2026 | msn.comSee More Headlines DWSN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have DWSN shares performed this year? Dawson Geophysical's stock was trading at $1.56 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DWSN shares have increased by 164.7% and is now trading at $4.13. How were Dawson Geophysical's earnings last quarter? Dawson Geophysical Company (NASDAQ:DWSN) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 14th. The oil and gas company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.29) by $0.54. The oil and gas company earned $36.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $27.20 million. Dawson Geophysical had a net margin of 4.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.74%. Who are Dawson Geophysical's major shareholders? Dawson Geophysical's top institutional investors include Grace & White Inc. NY (2.51%), RBF Capital LLC (1.36%), Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. (0.11%) and Cetera Investment Advisers (0.04%). View institutional ownership trends. 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), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/14/2026Today5/25/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 DWSN's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. DWSN has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorEnergy Industry OIL - FIELD SVCS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:DWSN CIK799165 Webwww.dawson3d.com Phone(432) 684-3000Fax713-971-6773Employees190Year Founded1952Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.15 Trailing P/E Ratio27.53 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$1.94 million Net Margins4.91% Pretax Margin4.93% Return on Equity26.74% Return on Assets9.15% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.50 Current Ratio1.01 Quick Ratio0.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$96.25 million Price / Sales1.33 Cash Flow$0.12 per share Price / Cash Flow34.39 Book Value$0.75 per share Price / Book5.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,053,000Free Float30,975,000Market Cap$128.25 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta-0.13 Social Links Don't wait for the SpaceX IPOThe space race is growing fast, and you don’t have to wait for SpaceX to go public to invest. 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