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DLPNDolphin Entertainment, Inc.
$1.08$14M
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DLPN logoDolphin Entertainment, Inc.(DLPN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

DLPN•NASDAQ
$1.08
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryEntertainmentSub-IndustryEntertainment Services and Merchandising
AboutDolphin 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.Show more
  • Revenue$57M+9.7%
  • EBITDA$2M+124.4%
  • Net Income-$3M+75.5%
  • EPS (Diluted)-0.27+77.9%
  • Gross Margin96%+2.5%
  • EBITDA Margin3.48%+122.2%
  • Operating Margin-0.67%+96.7%
  • Net Margin-5.45%+77.7%
  • ROE-28.95%+63.7%

DLPN Price & Volume

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Persistent Operating Losses Challenge Agency Business Model

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Persistent Operating Losses

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Dolphin Entertainment faces significant structural headwinds as its high-fixed-cost agency model struggles to achieve consistent profitability, evidenced by a net loss of $2.7M in 2026Q1.
  • While the company attempts to scale through content production, the volatility in revenue growth—ranging from a 20.1% contraction to a 27.0% expansion—suggests an inability to stabilize cash flows.
  • Investors should remain cautious regarding the company's reliance on debt, which has pushed the debt-to-equity ratio to 3.74, and the potential for goodwill impairment given that $21.5M in goodwill represents 40% of total assets.

Verdict Logic

the company's inability to maintain positive free cash flow, coupled with a deteriorating equity base that has shrunk to $7.3M as of 2026Q1, suggests significant ongoing capital risk.

DLPN Growth Metrics

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years34.17%
5 Years18.71%
3 Years11.86%
TTM17.92%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM76.37%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM77.54%

Return on Capital

10 Years-19%
5 Years-20.44%
3 Years-25.38%
Last Year-1.23%

DLPN Recent Earnings

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 12, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.22-120.0%
$0.10
Rev
$13M-5.9%
$14M
Q2 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09+800.0%
$0.01
Rev
$16M+4.0%
$15M
Q4 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03+50.0%
$0.06
Rev
$15M-1.4%
$15M
Q3 2025
Aug 13, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.13-160.0%
$0.05
Rev
$14M+0.6%
$14M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 12, 2026
$0.22vs $0.10-120.0%
$13Mvs $14M-5.9%
Q2 2026Mar 25, 2026
$0.09vs $0.01+800.0%
$16Mvs $15M+4.0%
Q4 2025Nov 12, 2025
$0.03vs $0.06+50.0%
$15Mvs $15M-1.4%
Q3 2025Aug 13, 2025
$0.13vs $0.05-160.0%
$14Mvs $14M+0.6%
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Latest DLPN News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN)

Accesswire·Jul 1, 2026
Dolphin Subsidiaries and Clients Have Successful Showing at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2026

CANNES, FR / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and content production company, created waves at this year's Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France through its subsidiaries 42West and The Door. Recognized as Agency of the Year by Observer, Dolphin and its clients were selected for Cannes Lions Shortlist, participated in panels and events along the Croisette throughout the week of the conference, which focuses on celebrating creative minds in the advertising industry.

Accesswire·Jun 22, 2026
Dolphin Entertainment and KYNETIC Media Ventures Launch Creator-Led, Audience-First Graviteur Studios

Creator-era independent studio announces first feature film, Crush Party MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Dolphin (Nasdaq:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and content production company, and KYNETIC Media Ventures, a media and venture investment holding company, today announced the launch of Graviteur Studios, a creator-led, audience-first independent film and television studio built for an entertainment landscape increasingly driven by creators, fandom, and intellectual property. Led by KYNETIC CEO David Freeman and Dolphin CEO Bill O'Dowd, Graviteur Studios is designed to bridge the worlds of digital influence and premium entertainment, reshaping how creators develop, finance, produce, market, and distribute original scripted films and television projects.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
DLPN logoDLPNDolphin Entertainment, Inc.Current
$1.08$14.06M-4.009.7%-5.45%-28.95%—
MDIA logoMDIAMediaCo Holding Inc.
$1.04$55.6M-1.2439.52%-50.24%-103.24%—
HYFM logoHYFMHydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
$0.88$4.19M-0.01-29.45%-237.25%-500.33%—
NXST logoNXSTNexstar Media Group, Inc.
$179.42$5.48B59.81-8.47%3.23%7.53%—
EVC logoEVCEntravision Communications Corporation
$11.90$1.1B-13.8422.65%-3.27%-25.09%—
IPG logoIPGThe Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
$24.57$8.93B13.43-1.81%5.4%14.61%—

Compare DLPN vs Peers

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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Scale Benchmark

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Peer Set

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DLPN SEC Filings & Documents

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 12, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 25, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Nov 12, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

5
FY 2026

Mar 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Apr 1, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 12, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 12, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 14, 2025·SEC

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DLPN Frequently Asked Questions

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s revenue?

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) reported $57.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 17274% increase from $0.3M in 2004.

How fast is Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. growing?

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) grew revenue by 9.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is DLPN profitable?

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) reported a net loss of $3.5M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is DLPN's return on equity?

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) has a return on equity (ROE) of -29.0%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) had negative free cash flow of $2.4M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in DLPN back in 2004?

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