Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN)
NASDAQ:DLPN
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$0.75 - $1.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.93K
Average Volume (3M)62.99K
Market Cap
$19.09M
Enterprise Value$19.09M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.68M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$28.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding12,122,422
10 Day Avg. Volume100,764
30 Day Avg. Volume62,990
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.95
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-69.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.00Price Target Upside212.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$63.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line growth—including a 10% FY increase and a 27% organic Q4—indicates expanding client demand and successful service penetration. Over 2–6 months this supports recurring fee opportunities, stronger client pipelines, and a larger base to scale higher-margin offerings and absorb fixed costs.
Improving Operating LeverageRapid adjusted EBITDA expansion shows operating leverage as revenue grows. This trend suggests the business can convert incremental revenue to profit, improving sustainability of margins and shortening the path to sustained positive cash generation if the company maintains cost discipline.
Tax Shield And Capital-light ModelLarge NOL carryforwards and low capex needs materially improve future cash conversion when profitable. This structural tax shield plus a capital-light approach reduces cash burdens and supports reinvestment or deleveraging without heavy new capex commitments over the medium term.
Bears Say
High Leverage Vs EquityDebt materially exceeds the equity cushion, raising solvency risk if operating improvement stalls. Elevated leverage constrains strategic flexibility, increases interest and covenant exposure, and makes the company more reliant on consistent EBITDA gains to avoid dilutive or costly refinancing.
Persistent Negative Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow requires external financing for growth or debt service, limiting autonomy. Even with improving trends, persistent cash burn raises execution risk for initiatives and increases dependency on capital markets or creditors during the next 2–6 months.
Modest Margins, Ongoing Net Loss & Execution RiskA small absolute adjusted EBITDA margin and remaining GAAP losses leave limited room for error. Seasonality and early-stage nature of DealMaker/Dolphin Intelligence create uncertain timing of higher-margin revenue, meaning profitability and cash stability depend on successful, timely execution.
Dolphin Entertainment News
DLPN FAQ
What was Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc lowest stock price was $0.75 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 $19.09M.
When is Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc released its earnings results on Mar 25, 2026. The company reported $0.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0 by $0.1.
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 -0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Dolphin Entertainment Inc have?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc has 12,122,422 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dolphin Entertainment Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dolphin Entertainment Inc reported an EPS of $0.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.613%.
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
4.68% Insiders
2.11% Mutual Funds
0.13% Other Institutional Investors
91.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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