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About Dawson Geophysical
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Dawson Geophysical is based in Midland, Texas and is incorporated in Texas. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker DWSN. The SEC classifies its business as oil & gas field exploration services. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $75.6m and a net loss of $1.9m. At that date it held total assets of $56.0m and shareholders' equity of $15.8m.
We provide our seismic data acquisition services primarily to providers of multi-client data libraries for use in the onshore drilling and production of oil and natural gas in the continental U.S. and Canada, as well as directly to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and development companies. The main factors influencing demand for seismic data acquisition services in our industry are the level of drilling and completion activity by oil and natural gas companies and the size of such companies’ exploration and development budgets, which, in turn, depend largely on current and anticipated future crude oil and natural gas prices and production levels and depletion rates of the companies’ oil and natural gas reserves.
Our seismic data acquisition crews supply seismic data primarily to companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas on land and in land-to-water transition areas. In recent years, we have provided seismic acquisition services for carbon capture and sequestration projects. Seismic acquisition services of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Canada Seismic Services ULC (“Eagle Canada”), are also used by the potash mining industry in Canada, and Eagle Canada has particular expertise through its heliportable capabilities. Our clients rely on seismic data to identify areas where subsurface conditions are favorable for the accumulation of existing hydrocarbons, to optimize the development and production of hydrocarbon reservoirs, to better delineate existing oil and natural gas fields, and to augment reservoir management techniques.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 31 Mar 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Energy Equipment & Services
- Listed since
- 27 Oct 1993
- Employees
- 455
- Website
- dawson3d.com ↗
- Head office
- 508 WEST WALL, MIDLAND, TX, 79701
- Incorporated in
- TX
- Classification
- Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services
- Filer status
- Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Matthew WilksChairman of the Board
- Mr. William ClarkPresident, Chief Executive Officer$365,732
- Mr. Ian ShawChief Financial Officer$120,000
- Mr. Ray MaysChief Operating Officer$346,660
- Mr. Sergei KrylovDirector$125,000
- Mr. Bruce BradleyIndependent Director$149,000
- Mr. Albert ConlyIndependent Director$155,000
- Mr. Jose FernandesIndependent Director$143,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 7
- Environment
- 3
- Social
- 12
- Governance
- 6
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- No
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Dawson Geophysical Co has a strong market presence and brand reputation in the geophysical exploration industry.
- The company possesses advanced technology and equipment, allowing for accurate and efficient data collection and analysis.
- Dawson Geophysical Co has an experienced and skilled workforce, providing high-quality services to clients.
Weaknesses
- The company is highly dependent on the oil and gas industry, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices and market conditions.
- Dawson Geophysical Co may face difficulty in attracting and retaining top talent due to the specialized nature of the industry.
- There may be limitations on geographical expansion opportunities, as the company's services are primarily focused on certain regions.
Opportunities
- The increasing global demand for energy resources presents growth opportunities for Dawson Geophysical Co in providing geophysical exploration services.
- The company can diversify its services to cater to other industries such as mining, infrastructure development, and environmental research.
- Advancements in technology provide the potential for Dawson Geophysical Co to further improve data collection and analysis capabilities, enhancing its competitive advantage.
Threats
- Changes in government regulations and environmental policies related to the oil and gas industry may impact Dawson Geophysical Co's operations and profitability.
- Competition within the geophysical exploration industry is intense, and the company may face challenges in maintaining or expanding its market share.
- Global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters can disrupt exploration activities and reduce demand for services.
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