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DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO (DWSN)

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.

Sector: Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services

Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

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Dawson Geophysical Company

NASDAQ:DWSNEnergy
-0.49%$2.02
AH Close$1.91-5.33%vs close
Mkt Cap$62.73M
Float6.03M
O/S31.06M
Inst Own6.4%
SI2.0%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$62.73M
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership6.35%

based on 31.06M shares outstanding

SectorEnergy
IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services
ExchangeNASDAQ
CountryUSUS
IPO DateApr 5, 1994
Shares Outstanding31.06M
Float6.03M
Company Overview

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.

Leadership

Allen T. McInnes

Anthony Clark

President & Chief Executive Officer

C. Ray Tobias

Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

Edward L. Flynn

Employees

233

Country

US

Sector

Energy

Website

dawson3d.com

Analyst Coverage
Analyst Coverage
ConsensusHold
Price Target
No price targets available
Ratings Distribution
BUY
2
HOLD
3
SELL
0
TOTAL5
Insider Trades
InsiderTypeShares
Mays Ray L profile photoMays Ray LGrant/Award150
Wilks Farris profile photoWilks FarrisOther15.55M
Clark William Anthony profile photoClark William AnthonyGrant/Award150.0K
Mays Ray L profile photoMays Ray LGrant/Award100.0K
Clark William Anthony profile photoClark William AnthonyGrant/Award550
Clark William Anthony profile photoClark William AnthonyGrant/Award500
Shareholders
6.4%
Institutional
(38)
1.2%
Insiderⓘ
(7)
79.4%
5%+ Owners
(1)
13.1%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional6.4%
Insider1.2%
5%+ Beneficial79.4%
Unattributed (incl. retail)13.1%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 31.1M · as of 12 Aug 2026 · SEC cover page
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$1.50$7.85
$2.02(8th percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume102.03K
31.83K today vs 102.03K avg(-69%)

30d Avg

102.03K

60d Avg

87.37K

90d Avg

119.02K

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
--
Annual (LTM)
--
Latest
$0.3200
Apr 19, 24
5Y Growth
--
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