Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN)
NASDAQ:DLPN
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DLPN Stock Chart & Stats
$1.60
-$0.16(-12.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.60
-$0.16(-12.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.99 - $1.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.93K
Average Volume (3M)62.99K
Market Cap
$15.82M
Enterprise Value$36.11M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$27.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.29
Shares Outstanding13,017,271
10 Day Avg. Volume100,764
30 Day Avg. Volume62,990
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.86
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio-8.89
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda33.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.00Price Target Upside212.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$63.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth MomentumSustained top-line expansion (TTM revenue up ~112%, Q4 organic +27%) indicates durable demand for Dolphin's marketing and content services across studios, streaming and brands. Consistent organic growth supports scale in retainer/project revenue and strengthens long-term client relationships and pricing leverage.
Operating Leverage (EBITDA Expansion)A >200% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a large Q4 swing reflect improving operating leverage in a services business with fixed-cost absorption potential. This structural margin progression increases the probability of durable profitability and internal cash generation as revenue scales, reducing dependence on external funding.
Capital-light Strategic InitiativesStrategic, low-capex initiatives (DealMaker tie-up and Dolphin Intelligence AI services) can create higher-margin, recurring revenue without heavy cash outlays. A capital-light model preserves liquidity, accelerates ROI on new offerings, and fits the agency-production mix so growth needn't drive proportional cash burn.
Bears Say
Negative Operating Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow (~-$2.4M TTM) is a structural constraint: it forces reliance on external financing or asset sales, limits reinvestment in sales/technology, and makes the company vulnerable to slower demand. NOLs and low capex help taxes but do not replace operating cash generation.
Elevated LeverageA sharp rise in leverage (debt-to-equity ~3.26) reduces balance-sheet flexibility and increases refinancing and interest-rate risk ahead of a 2028 term maturity. High leverage constrains strategic optionality, raises fixed costs, and magnifies downside if revenue or margins weaken, limiting durable financial resilience.
Modest Margins & Execution RiskA modest 5% adjusted EBITDA margin leaves limited buffer versus cyclicality and seasonality. Key growth drivers (DealMaker monetization, Dolphin Intelligence, streaming monetization of content) are early-stage and timing uncertain, so execution delays or underperformance could stall margin expansion and cash-conversion progress.
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DLPN FAQ
What was Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc lowest stock price was $0.99 and its highest was $1.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s market cap?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s market cap is $15.82M.
When is Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.1 by -$0.12.
Is Dolphin Entertainment Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Dolphin Entertainment Inc pay dividends?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s EPS estimate?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.07.
How many shares outstanding does Dolphin Entertainment Inc have?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc has 13,017,271 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc reported an EPS of -$0.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.1. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dolphin Entertainment Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DLPN
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Company Description
Dolphin Entertainment Inc
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an independent entertainment marketing and premium content development company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Entertainment Publicity, and Marketing and Content Production. The Entertainment Publicity and Marketing segment offers public relations, entertainment content marketing, strategic communications, social media and digital marketing, creative branding, talent publicity, and entertainment marketing services, as well as produces promotional video content. The Content Production segment produces and distributes feature films and digital content. In addition, it offers strategic marketing and publicity services to individuals and corporates in the entertainment, hospitality, and music industries; and marketing direction, public relations counsel, and media strategy for video game publishers, as well as eSports leagues and other entities in the gaming industry. The company was formerly known as Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. and changed its name to Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. in July 2017. Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
DLPN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a clear improvement in operating results and strong evidence of operating leverage: organic revenue growth (10% FY, 27% Q4), a >200% increase in adjusted EBITDA, meaningful narrowing of GAAP losses, and strategic initiatives (DealMaker partnership and Dolphin Intelligence) that could drive higher-margin, recurring revenue. Lowlights include an ongoing net loss (~$3.1M), modest absolute adjusted EBITDA margin (5%), seasonality risk, early-stage execution risk on new initiatives, and reliance on future streaming/digital monetization for film projects. On balance, the positive operational momentum, cash-conversion story (NOLs and low capex), and credible near-term catalysts outweigh the remaining risks.View all DLPN earnings summariesDLPN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.00
▲(212.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.94% Insiders
2.04% Mutual Funds
0.39% Other Institutional Investors
91.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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