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Geospace Technologies Corporation (symbol: GEOS) is a pioneering force in seismic and non-seismic technologies, focusing primarily on the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has earned a global reputation for its innovative engineering and robust manufacturing processes. Geospace Technologies designs, manufactures, and deploys a wide array of seismic instrumentation, including land and marine cableless nodal seismic acquisition systems, real-time reservoir monitoring systems, and wellbore solutions. Their product portfolio also extends to marine seismic accessories, cable and umbilical systems, and advanced thermal imaging solutions.
The company operates through three main segments: oil and gas markets, adjacent markets, and emerging markets. The oil and gas markets segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, includes traditional and wireless exploration products, as well as reservoir characterization products and services. Adjacent markets, closely linked to the oil and gas sector, encompass imaging and industrial products. Emerging markets allow Geospace Technologies to expand its technological prowess into new territories, ensuring sustained growth and innovation.
With international offices in Canada, China, Russia, and the UK, and manufacturing facilities in Canada and Russia, Geospace Technologies maintains a significant global footprint. More than half of its revenue is generated within the United States, yet the company's influence spans Asia, Europe, South America, and beyond. Recent achievements include advancements in cableless nodal systems that enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency, solidifying the company's position as an industry leader.
Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) announced its inclusion in the Russell 2000®, Russell 3000®, and Russell Micro-Cap® Indexes as part of the annual reconstitution effective July 1, 2024.
This inclusion is expected to enhance the company's visibility among investment professionals, expand its shareholder base, and increase liquidity in its stock. The Russell 2000® Index is a prominent benchmark for small-cap stocks, encompassing the 2,000 largest U.S.-traded stocks by market capitalization and style attributes.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies, with approximately US$10.5 trillion in assets benchmarked against them.
Membership in these indexes is updated annually and remains in place for one year.
Geospace Technologies reported a decrease in revenue for the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year, resulting in a net loss. However, the company achieved positive net income for the first six months of the fiscal year, indicating progress in profitability. The Oil and Gas Markets segment experienced a revenue decline due to low utilization of OBX and Mariner ocean bottom nodes, while the Adjacent Markets segment performed well. The Emerging Markets segment also contributed to revenue growth. The company appointed Richard Kelley as Chief Operating Officer and announced a $5 million stock repurchase program.
Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) will be releasing its second quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results on May 9, 2024, followed by a conference call on May 10, 2024. The conference call will be at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and can be accessed by dialing (800) 267-6316 for US participants and (203) 518-9814 for international participants. A replay will be available on the Investor Relations page of Geospace.com for 60 days.