Dawson Geophysical Co.
- DWSN · Nasdaq
- Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services
- Midland, TX
- 269 employees
- CIK 0000799165
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Tony Clark Chief Executive Officer 10-K, 2026-03-31
- William Anthony Clark CEO & President 4, 2025-10-28
- Ian Shaw Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) 10-Q, 2026-08-14
- Ray L. Mays EVP & Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-07-01
Dawson Geophysical Co is a U.S. public company in oil & gas field exploration services (SIC 1382), headquartered in Midland, TX. It trades as DWSN on Nasdaq. Revenue was $75.6M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +2.0% from the year before. It reported about 269 employees. Tony Clark is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $75.6M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $74.2M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $96.8M 10-K, 2025-04-02 | $51.6M 10-K, 2024-04-01 | $24.7M 10-K, 2023-03-13 |
| Operating income | -$1.7M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | -$4.5M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | -$13.1M 10-K, 2025-04-02 | -$22.2M 10-K, 2024-04-01 | -$29.2M 10-K, 2023-03-13 |
| SG&A | $9.0M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $9.9M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $12.6M 10-K, 2025-04-02 | $15.5M 10-K, 2024-04-01 | $12.0M 10-K, 2023-03-13 |
| Net income | -$1.9M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | -$4.1M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | -$12.1M 10-K, 2025-04-02 | -$18.6M 10-K, 2024-04-01 | -$29.1M 10-K, 2023-03-13 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Clark | Chief Executive Officer | 10-K, 2026-03-31 |
| William Anthony Clark | CEO & President | 4, 2025-10-28 |
| Ian Shaw | Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) | 10-Q, 2026-08-14 |
| Ray L. Mays COO & EVP at Dawson Geophysical | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-07-01 |
What Dawson Geophysical Co does
Except as otherwise specifically noted herein, references in this annual report on Form 10-K to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Dawson Geophysical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 31.1 million (as of August 12, 2026) | 10-Q, August 14, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $9.2M (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K/A, April 30, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending June 30, 2026) | 10-Q, August 14, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 17, 2025 (filed April 30, 2025) | DEF 14A, April 30, 2025 |
| Auditor | Rsm Us LLP (Houston, Texas) | Latest 10-K |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-13
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-14
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-31
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-12
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-06
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-08-12
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-08-11
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-06-20
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2025-05-13
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-03-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Geophysical Co
- What does Dawson Geophysical Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Except as otherwise specifically noted herein, references in this annual report on Form 10-K to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Dawson Geophysical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries."
- What is Dawson Geophysical Co's revenue?
- $75.6M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- Is Dawson Geophysical Co profitable?
- Dawson Geophysical Co reported net income of -$1.9M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Dawson Geophysical Co have?
- About 269 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Dawson Geophysical Co?
- Tony Clark, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Dawson Geophysical Co?
- Ian Shaw, Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer), as named in a 10-Q filed August 14, 2026.
- Where is Dawson Geophysical Co headquartered?
- Midland, TX.
- What is Dawson Geophysical Co's stock ticker?
- DWSN on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Dawson Geophysical Co in?
- Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services, SIC code 1382.
- What is Dawson Geophysical Co's website?
- dawson3d.com.
- When does Dawson Geophysical Co report earnings next?
- November 11, 2026. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is Dawson Geophysical Co a public company?
- Yes. Dawson Geophysical Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000799165 and trades as DWSN.
- Who audits Dawson Geophysical Co?
- Rsm Us LLP, Houston, Texas, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Dawson Geophysical Co are outstanding?
- 31.1 million shares as of August 12, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 14, 2026.
- What is Dawson Geophysical Co's public float?
- $9.2M as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K/A filed April 30, 2026.
- How many business segments does Dawson Geophysical Co report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending June 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 14, 2026.
- When is Dawson Geophysical Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 17, 2025, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 30, 2025.