DWSN - NASDAQ
Dawson Geophysical Company
$4.41
-1.8%Dawson Geophysical Company provides 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. Its seismic 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. The company also serves the potash mining industry. Dawson Geophysical Company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas. Dawson Geophysical Company is a subsidiary of Wilks Brothers, LLC.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotDawson Geophysical Company Dividend History
DWSN Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
6
Latest Dividend
$0.3200
Annual Amount
$0.3200
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 | Quarterly | +300.00% |
Nov 12, 2014 | Nov 24, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | $0.0280 | $0.0800 | Semi-Annual | 0.00% |
Aug 6, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | $0.0280 | $0.0800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 7, 2014 | May 16, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | $0.0280 | $0.0800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 4, 2014 | Feb 14, 2014 | Feb 24, 2014 | $0.0280 | $0.0800 | Quarterly | -80.39% |
Dec 5, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 | $0.1500 | $0.4080 | Quarterly | - |
Dawson Geophysical Company Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.
Sustainability
Highly sustainable dividend with strong coverage, growing payouts, and solid cash generation. Low risk of dividend cuts.
Key Insight
Growth with sustainability: Strong dividend increases coupled with conservative payout ratios suggest robust business momentum and shareholder-friendly management committed to value creation.
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