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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.

Dawson Geophysical Dividend Announcement

Dawson Geophysical announced a annually dividend of $0.32 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-05-06. Ex dividend date: 2024-04-19
Dawson Geophysical annual dividend for 2024 was $0.32
Dawson Geophysical's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 18.71%
Dawson Geophysical's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -394.08%

Dawson Geophysical Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-04-19$0.32annually2024-05-06
2012-12-13$0.15annually2014-02-24

Dawson Geophysical Dividend per year

Dawson Geophysical Dividend Yield

Dawson Geophysical current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 18.71%. Interested in purchasing Dawson Geophysical stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Dawson Geophysical Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-10.53
PEG ratio4.32
P/B ratio2.22
ROE-17.27%
Payout ratio-394.08%
Current ratio1.38
Quick ratio1.38
Cash Ratio0.80

Dawson Geophysical Dividend FAQ

Does Dawson Geophysical stock pay dividends?
Dawson Geophysical does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Dawson Geophysical ever paid a dividend?
No, Dawson Geophysical has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Dawson Geophysical is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Dawson Geophysical pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Dawson Geophysical would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Dawson Geophysical ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Dawson Geophysical has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Dawson Geophysical a dividend aristocrat?
Dawson Geophysical is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Dawson Geophysical a dividend king?
Dawson Geophysical is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Dawson Geophysical a dividend stock?
No, Dawson Geophysical is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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