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Dawson Geophysical Co New (DWSN)

40 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DWSN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — DWSN

Based on 40 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DWSN than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
40 hedge funds hold DWSN right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +67% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+67% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

20 buying12 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 12 were sellers (7 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~12 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 3 → 14 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 40% new
19 out of 40 hedge funds have held DWSN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +77% but shares only +3% — price-driven

Value
+76%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +77%, but actual share count only changed +3%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

3 → 6 → 3 → 14 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 3 → 14 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering DWSN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 38% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 38% new
Entry-cohort mix of 40 holders: 22 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 15 (38%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100

11% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 40 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.8/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DWSN

In 2026 Q2, 20 hedge funds were net buyers of DWSN (12 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 12 reduced or exited (7 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 40.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DWSN

How many hedge funds hold DWSN — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DWSN vs. share price

Market Analysis: DWSN

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: DWSN
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 40 33 21.21%
13F Shares 2M 2M 3.27%
Total Value $12M $7M 76.87%
New Positions 12 14 -2
Increased Positions 8 7 +1
Closed Positions 5 10 -5
Reduced Positions 7 8 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 DWSN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Grace & White Inc /Ny 0.66% 702,917 $4.2M
2 RBF Capital, LLC 0.10% 423,797 $2.5M
3 Sanders Morris Harris LLC 0.07% 20,000 $119K
4 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.07% 20,000 $119K
5 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.01% 54,404 $323K
6 Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc 0.01% 2,000 $12K
7 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.01% 145,200 $862K
8 Salem Investment Counselors Inc 0.00% 26,225 $156K
9 Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 14,228 $85K
10 Pinnacle Associates Ltd 0.00% 38,360 $228K
11 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 21,710 $129K
12 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 86,797 $516K
13 US Bancorp \de\ 0.00% 53,443 $317K
14 Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC 0.00% 150 —
15 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 34,016 $202K
16 Toth Financial Advisory Corp 0.00% 250 $1K
17 Rialto Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 112 —
18 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% 4,500 $27K
19 Hrt Financial LP 0.00% 10,536 $62K
20 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 33,220 $197K
21 Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. 0.00% 100 —
22 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 40,178 $239K
23 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 150 —
24 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 156,877 $932K
25 Raymond James Financial Inc 0.00% 10,593 $63K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Dawson Geophysical Co New (DWSN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DWSN?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DWSN than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for DWSN?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds were net buyers (12 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 12 were sellers (7 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DWSN holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100: 11 of 40 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held DWSN?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 19 out of 40 hedge funds have held DWSN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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