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Dawson Geophysical Company Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Fourth quarter 2025 revenue rose 72% year-over-year to $27.0 million, with fee revenue up 67% to $22.9 million and net income of $0.6 million, reversing a prior-year loss.
Full-year 2025 revenue increased 2% to $75.6 million, with fee revenue up 16% to $61.9 million and net loss narrowing to $1.9 million from $4.1 million.
Generated $14 million in operating cash flow in 2025, reinvesting in new single node channels and purchasing $24.2 million in new equipment, with deliveries completed by January 2026.
Expanded customer base to include unconventional exploration such as carbon capture, geothermal, and rare earth minerals.
Major technology upgrade to lighter, higher-tech single node channels, improving efficiency and safety.
Financial highlights
Gross margin was 23% for Q4 2025 and 21% for the full year, consistent with prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $3.3 million (up 248% year-over-year); full-year Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million (up 139%).
Cash balance at year-end 2025 was $4.9 million, up from $1.4 million at year-end 2024.
General and administrative expenses reduced by 9% year-over-year.
Free cash flow for 2025 was $7.2 million, compared to negative $0.7 million in 2024.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued improvement in profitability into 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and new technology investments.
High crew utilization in Q4 2025 led to healthy margins and profitability, with increased utilization and revenue expected in Q1 2026.
Canadian operations resumed in Q4 2025 and are anticipated to have a successful Q1 2026.
Capital budget for 2026 set at $3 million, including final payment for single node channel purchase.
No formal guidance provided for 2026.
- All director nominees, auditor appointment, and executive compensation were approved by shareholders.DWSN
AGM 20243 Feb 2026 - Virtual annual meeting to elect directors, ratify auditor, and approve executive pay; Wilks Brothers controls 80%.DWSN
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025 - All proposals, including director elections and auditor ratification, were approved by shareholders.DWSN
AGM 202525 Nov 2025 - Q3 2025 fee revenue soared, gross margin hit 15%, and net loss narrowed to $1.2M.DWSN
Q3 202513 Nov 2025 - Fee revenue up, losses narrowed, and $24.2M equipment investment supports future growth.DWSN
Q2 202513 Aug 2025 - Q3 revenue dropped 37% year-over-year, with net loss at $5.6M and recovery efforts underway.DWSN
Q3 202413 Jun 2025 - Q2 revenue dropped 38%, but cost cuts led to H1 profitability and a special dividend.DWSN
Q2 202413 Jun 2025 - Revenue fell, but Canadian tech gains boosted profit and margins in Q1 2025.DWSN
Q1 20256 Jun 2025 - Positive adjusted EBITDA and improved margins signal Dawson's operational turnaround.DWSN
Q4 20245 Jun 2025
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