Symbols / DWSN $2.86 -4.35% Dawson Geophysical Company

Energy • Oil & Gas Equipment & Services • United States • NMS
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About

Dawson Geophysical Company engages in providing 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 and carbon capture sequestration projects. Its seismic crews supply seismic data to companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas, as well as potash mining industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Midland, Texas. Dawson Geophysical Company operates as a subsidiary of Wilks Brothers, LLC.

Fundamentals
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Sector Energy Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Se Market Cap 88.81M
Enterprise Value 108.23M Income -1.94M Sales 75.62M
Book/sh 0.51 Cash/sh 0.17 Dividend Yield —
Payout 0.00% Employees — IPO —
P/E — Forward P/E -5.72 PEG —
P/S 1.17 P/B 5.62 P/C —
EV/EBITDA 27.02 EV/Sales 1.43 Quick Ratio 0.55
Current Ratio 0.81 Debt/Eq 130.71 LT Debt/Eq —
EPS (ttm) -0.06 EPS next Y -0.50 EPS Growth —
Revenue Growth 72.30% Earnings 2025-08-11 16:00 ROA -2.39%
ROE -11.73% ROIC — Gross Margin 17.21%
Oper. Margin 3.14% Profit Margin -2.57% Shs Outstand 31.05M
Shs Float 6.27M Short Float 1.21% Short Ratio 0.59
Short Interest — 52W High 5.54 52W Low 1.08
Beta -0.01 Avg Volume 161.81K Volume 81.25K
Target Price — Recom None Prev Close $2.99
Price $2.86 Change -4.35%
Valuation Models

Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.

1. Analyst consensus
—
Mean price target
2. Current target
$2.93
Latest analyst target
3. DCF / Fair value
$3.43
Simplified: (Free Cash Flow ÷ Shares) × 18 (P/FCF multiple). Not a …
Ratings
Current target
$2.93
Low
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High
—
Mean
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Latest analyst rating changes

Date Action Analyst Rating Change Price Target
2018-08-03 down Raymond James Strong Buy → Outperform —
2016-05-11 up Raymond James Market Perform → Strong Buy —
2015-08-24 down Raymond James Outperform → Market Perform —
2015-03-03 main Wunderlich Securities — → Hold $6
2015-02-10 down Barrington Research Outperform → Market Perform —
2014-11-13 main Barrington Research — → Outperform $25
2014-10-10 main Wunderlich Securities — → Hold $18
2014-05-08 down Wunderlich Securities Buy → Hold $28
2013-11-19 main Wunderlich Securities — → Buy $40
2013-09-27 main Wunderlich Securities — → Buy $40
2013-09-25 up Raymond James Market Perform → Outperform $38
2013-05-08 main Wunderlich Securities — → Buy $45
2013-02-21 init Westlake Securities — → Buy $42
2013-02-12 main Wunderlich Securities — → Buy $38
2013-02-11 main Barrington Research — → Outperform $38
2013-02-11 main Barrington Research — → Outperform $38
2012-09-24 init FIG Partners — → — $31
2012-09-20 init Wunderlich Securities — → Buy $30
2012-09-17 init Barrington Research — → Outperform $32
News
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Insider Transactions
Filed Date Insider Relationship Transaction Shares Price Value SEC
2025-10-27 MAYS RAY L Chief Operating Officer — 100,000 $0.00 $0
2025-10-27 CLARK WILLIAM ANTHONY Chief Executive Officer — 150,000 $0.00 $0
2025-09-09 CLARK WILLIAM ANTHONY Chief Executive Officer — 550 $1.59 $874
2025-08-20 CLARK WILLIAM ANTHONY Chief Executive Officer — 500 $1.40 $700
2025-08-18 MAYS RAY L Chief Operating Officer — 4,050 $1.28 $5,525
2025-08-18 SHAW IAN M. Chief Financial Officer — 10,000 $1.28 $13,150
2025-06-13 CLARK WILLIAM ANTHONY Chief Executive Officer — 50 $1.36 $68
2025-06-06 CLARK WILLIAM ANTHONY Chief Executive Officer — 600 $1.31 $786
2025-05-20 MAYS RAY L Chief Operating Officer — 4,450 $1.28 $5,870
2025-05-20 KRYLOV SERGEI Director — 9,250 $1.27 $12,002
Financials
Statement View
Amounts in millions (2 decimals, no suffix) • EPS per share (2 decimals) • Trend = period evolution • YoY Growth = previous period %
Line Item Trend 2024-12-31 2023-12-31 2022-12-31 2021-12-31
Total Revenue
74.15
-23.43%
96.85
+87.58%
51.63
+109.07%
24.70
Operating Revenue
74.15
-23.43%
96.85
+87.58%
51.63
+109.07%
24.70
Cost Of Revenue
68.76
-27.74%
95.15
+62.99%
58.38
+353.83%
12.86
Reconciled Cost Of Revenue
68.76
-27.74%
95.15
+62.99%
58.38
+353.83%
12.86
Gross Profit
5.40
+218.03%
1.70
+125.16%
-6.75
-157.01%
11.83
Operating Expense
9.95
-32.65%
14.77
-4.45%
15.46
-62.36%
41.06
Selling General And Administration
9.95
-32.65%
14.77
-4.45%
15.46
+28.30%
12.05
General And Administrative Expense
9.95
-32.65%
14.77
-4.45%
15.46
+28.30%
12.05
Salaries And Wages
0.49
-77.99%
2.21
—
—
Other Gand A
9.46
-24.68%
12.56
-18.74%
15.46
+28.30%
12.05
Other Operating Expenses
—
—
37.91
+30.65%
29.02
Total Expenses
78.70
-28.40%
109.92
+48.88%
73.83
+36.91%
53.92
Operating Income
-4.55
+65.20%
-13.07
+41.13%
-22.20
+24.05%
-29.23
Total Operating Income As Reported
-4.55
+65.20%
-13.07
+41.13%
-22.20
+24.05%
-29.23
EBITDA
1.78
+148.88%
-3.65
+45.36%
-6.68
+58.87%
-16.23
Normalized EBITDA
1.78
+148.88%
-3.65
+45.36%
-6.68
+58.87%
-16.23
Reconciled Depreciation
5.74
-32.45%
8.49
-28.22%
11.83
-8.03%
12.86
EBIT
-3.95
+67.44%
-12.14
+34.40%
-18.51
+36.39%
-29.10
Total Unusual Items
—
-2.21
0.00
—
Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill
—
-2.21
0.00
—
Special Income Charges
—
-2.21
0.00
—
Restructuring And Mergern Acquisition
—
2.21
0.00
—
Net Income
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Pretax Income
-4.11
+66.41%
-12.24
+33.96%
-18.54
+36.33%
-29.12
Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense
0.15
-68.50%
0.47
+65.38%
0.29
+43.72%
0.20
Interest Expense Non Operating
0.16
+54.37%
0.10
+232.26%
0.03
+47.62%
0.02
Net Interest Income
0.15
-68.50%
0.47
+65.38%
0.29
+43.72%
0.20
Interest Expense
0.16
+54.37%
0.10
+232.26%
0.03
+47.62%
0.02
Interest Income Non Operating
0.31
-46.53%
0.58
+81.70%
0.32
+44.09%
0.22
Interest Income
0.31
-46.53%
0.58
+81.70%
0.32
+44.09%
0.22
Other Income Expense
0.29
-18.64%
0.35
-89.52%
3.38
+4026.74%
-0.09
Other Non Operating Income Expenses
0.29
-18.64%
0.35
-89.52%
3.38
+4026.74%
-0.09
Tax Provision
0.01
+107.29%
-0.10
-189.72%
0.11
+511.54%
-0.03
Tax Rate For Calcs
0.00
+2578.23%
0.00
-96.27%
0.00
+23416.24%
0.00
Tax Effect Of Unusual Items
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Net Income Continuous Operations
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Normalized Income
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Net Income Common Stockholders
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Diluted EPS
-0.13
+71.11%
-0.45
+47.67%
-0.86
+30.08%
-1.23
Basic EPS
-0.13
+71.11%
-0.45
+47.67%
-0.86
+30.08%
-1.23
Basic Average Shares
30.88
+15.43%
26.75
+12.48%
23.78
+0.90%
23.57
Diluted Average Shares
30.88
+15.43%
26.75
+12.48%
23.78
+0.90%
23.57
Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Line Item Trend 2021-12-31
Total Assets
74.04
Current Assets
42.86
Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments
25.64
Cash And Cash Equivalents
25.38
Other Short Term Investments
0.27
Receivables
9.88
Accounts Receivable
8.90
Gross Accounts Receivable
9.15
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable
-0.25
Other Receivables
0.97
Prepaid Assets
1.10
Restricted Cash
5.00
Other Current Assets
1.24
Total Non Current Assets
31.18
Net PPE
30.78
Gross PPE
257.50
Accumulated Depreciation
-226.72
Properties
15.16
Land And Improvements
—
Buildings And Improvements
—
Machinery Furniture Equipment
20.34
Other Properties
222.00
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets
0.40
Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest
11.56
Current Liabilities
7.59
Payables And Accrued Expenses
4.98
Payables
2.58
Accounts Payable
2.58
Other Payable
—
Current Accrued Expenses
2.40
Total Tax Payable
—
Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation
1.26
Current Debt
0.27
Other Current Borrowings
0.27
Current Capital Lease Obligation
1.00
Current Deferred Liabilities
1.34
Current Deferred Revenue
1.34
Other Current Liabilities
—
Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest
3.97
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation
3.95
Long Term Capital Lease Obligation
3.95
Non Current Deferred Liabilities
0.02
Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities
0.02
Stockholders Equity
62.48
Common Stock Equity
62.48
Capital Stock
0.24
Common Stock
0.24
Preferred Stock
0.00
Share Issued
23.69
Ordinary Shares Number
23.64
Treasury Shares Number
0.05
Additional Paid In Capital
155.27
Retained Earnings
-92.02
Gains Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings
-1.01
Treasury Stock
0.00
Other Equity Adjustments
-1.01
Total Equity Gross Minority Interest
62.48
Total Capitalization
62.48
Working Capital
35.27
Invested Capital
62.74
Total Debt
5.21
Capital Lease Obligations
4.95
Net Tangible Assets
62.08
Tangible Book Value
62.08
Current Notes Payable
0.27
Current Provisions
—
Other Equity Interest
—
Line Item Trend 2024-12-31 2023-12-31 2022-12-31 2021-12-31
Operating Cash Flow
-1.87
-329.24%
0.81
+124.90%
-3.27
+79.63%
-16.05
Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities
-1.87
-329.24%
0.81
+124.90%
-3.27
+79.63%
-16.05
Net Income From Continuing Operations
-4.12
+66.09%
-12.15
+34.85%
-18.64
+35.91%
-29.09
Depreciation Amortization Depletion
5.74
-32.45%
8.49
-28.22%
11.83
-8.03%
12.86
Depreciation And Amortization
5.74
-32.45%
8.49
-28.22%
11.83
-8.03%
12.86
Other Non Cash Items
1.60
+46.16%
1.09
-21.46%
1.39
+9.94%
1.27
Stock Based Compensation
—
—
—
0.48
Asset Impairment Charge
0.00
-100.00%
0.07
0.00
0.00
Deferred Tax
0.00
+100.83%
-0.12
-204.31%
0.12
+11500.00%
0.00
Deferred Income Tax
0.00
+100.83%
-0.12
-204.31%
0.12
+11500.00%
0.00
Operating Gains Losses
-0.41
-1678.26%
-0.02
-104.17%
0.55
+378.28%
-0.20
Change In Working Capital
-4.67
-235.44%
3.45
+132.23%
1.49
+266.59%
-0.89
Change In Receivables
2.54
+191.90%
-2.77
-1808.28%
-0.14
+88.60%
-1.27
Changes In Account Receivables
2.54
+143.83%
-5.80
-300.76%
2.89
+327.20%
-1.27
Change In Prepaid Assets
5.65
+197.21%
1.90
+143.99%
-4.32
-409.52%
1.40
Change In Payables And Accrued Expense
-1.37
-231.42%
1.04
-30.72%
1.51
+184.34%
0.53
Change In Accrued Expense
-1.24
-237.31%
0.91
+28.51%
0.70
+255.63%
-0.45
Change In Payable
-0.13
-192.75%
0.14
-82.79%
0.80
-18.41%
0.98
Change In Account Payable
-0.13
-192.75%
0.14
-82.79%
0.80
-18.41%
0.98
Change In Other Working Capital
-10.26
-330.59%
4.45
-18.72%
5.47
+1358.39%
-0.43
Change In Other Current Liabilities
-1.24
-5.27%
-1.18
-14.72%
-1.03
+7.73%
-1.11
Investing Cash Flow
-0.73
+83.68%
-4.50
-313.59%
-1.09
-512.50%
0.26
Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities
-0.73
+83.68%
-4.50
-313.59%
-1.09
-512.50%
0.26
Capital Expenditure
-1.86
+49.88%
-3.72
-160.39%
-1.43
-182.97%
-0.51
Capital Expenditure Reported
-1.86
+49.88%
-3.72
-160.39%
-1.43
-182.97%
-0.51
Net Investment Purchase And Sale
0.27
+126.50%
-1.00
0.00
-100.00%
0.32
Purchase Of Investment
0.00
+100.00%
-1.00
0.00
0.00
Sale Of Investment
0.27
0.00
0.00
-100.00%
0.32
Net Other Investing Changes
0.86
+298.62%
0.22
-36.18%
0.34
-24.61%
0.45
Financing Cash Flow
-11.56
-175.05%
-4.20
-95.53%
-2.15
-2363.16%
0.10
Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities
-11.56
-175.05%
-4.20
-95.53%
-2.15
-2363.16%
0.10
Net Issuance Payments Of Debt
-1.63
-41.60%
-1.15
+11.62%
-1.30
-864.71%
0.17
Issuance Of Debt
—
—
0.00
-100.00%
0.79
Repayment Of Debt
-1.63
-41.60%
-1.15
+11.62%
-1.30
-110.70%
-0.62
Long Term Debt Issuance
—
—
0.00
-100.00%
0.79
Long Term Debt Payments
-1.63
-41.60%
-1.15
+11.62%
-1.30
-110.70%
-0.62
Net Long Term Debt Issuance
-1.63
-41.60%
-1.15
+11.62%
-1.30
-864.71%
0.17
Net Common Stock Issuance
—
0.00
-100.00%
0.11
0.00
Common Stock Dividend Paid
-9.86
0.00
—
—
Cash Dividends Paid
-9.86
0.00
—
—
Net Other Financing Charges
-0.08
+97.51%
-3.06
-217.24%
-0.96
-1184.00%
-0.07
Changes In Cash
-14.16
-79.43%
-7.89
-21.30%
-6.51
+58.52%
-15.69
Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes
-0.22
-453.97%
0.06
+123.77%
-0.27
-336.61%
0.11
Beginning Cash Position
15.77
-33.18%
23.60
-22.30%
30.38
-33.90%
45.95
End Cash Position
1.39
-91.22%
15.77
-33.18%
23.60
-22.30%
30.38
Free Cash Flow
-3.73
-28.35%
-2.91
+38.12%
-4.70
+71.62%
-16.55
Interest Paid Supplemental Data
0.16
+62.24%
0.10
+216.13%
0.03
+55.00%
0.02
Income Tax Paid Supplemental Data
0.06
0.00
0.00
-100.00%
0.08
Common Stock Issuance
—
0.00
-100.00%
0.11
0.00
Issuance Of Capital Stock
—
0.00
-100.00%
0.11
0.00
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