Dolphin Entertainment Inc DLPN Stock Analysis
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- Stock
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$0.93 up $0.03, 3.51% at close Nov 6
Last close · Previous close $0.90
- Market cap
- At the Nov 6 close
- P/E ratio
- PausedOn last 12 months’ EPS
See the note under the price. - Diluted EPS
- PausedLast 12 months
See the note under the price. - Dividend yield
- NoneLast 12 months
Price chart
$0.93down $0.14, 12.93%Past month
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Price data
Trading
- Previous close$0.90Nov 5
- Volume7.89KNov 6 session
Shares traded on all US exchanges in the last completed session. Live intraday volume covers IEX only, so it is left out.
- Avg. volume8.98KLast 21 sessions
The average daily shares traded over the last 21 trading sessions, about one calendar month.
- 52-week range: $0.90 to $1.87; now $0.93
The lowest and highest trades over the past 52 weeks, adjusted for splits. The marker shows the latest price.
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Performance
Past performance, measured to the Nov 6 close. Total return includes reinvested dividends.Price change only, without dividends. Compared with the S&P 500, using SPY.
DLPN trailed the S&P 500 in all 6 periods.
| Period | DLPN and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | DLPN: down 12.9% S&P 500: down 5.6% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 7.3 percentage points Trailed |
| 3M | DLPN: down 13.7% S&P 500: down 4.1% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 9.6 percentage points Trailed |
| YTD | DLPN: down 40.3% S&P 500: up 8.7% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 49.0 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | DLPN: down 40.9% S&P 500: up 10.9% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 51.8 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | DLPN: down 70.9% S&P 500: up 75.0% −33.7% vs +20.5% a year | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 145.9 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | DLPN: down 95.5% S&P 500: up 67.8% −46.2% vs +10.9% a year | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 163.3 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in DLPN 5 years ago (Nov 5, 2021) would be worth about $452 at the close on , with dividends reinvested. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $16,782.
DLPN trailed the S&P 500 in all 6 periods.
| Period | DLPN and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | DLPN: down 12.9% S&P 500: down 5.6% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 7.3 percentage points Trailed |
| 3M | DLPN: down 13.7% S&P 500: down 4.3% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 9.4 percentage points Trailed |
| YTD | DLPN: down 40.3% S&P 500: up 7.8% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 48.1 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | DLPN: down 40.9% S&P 500: up 9.7% | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 50.6 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | DLPN: down 70.9% S&P 500: up 68.8% −33.7% vs +19.1% a year | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 139.7 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | DLPN: down 95.5% S&P 500: up 56.9% −46.2% vs +9.4% a year | DLPN trailed the S&P 500 by 152.4 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in DLPN 5 years ago (Nov 5, 2021) would be worth about $452 at the close on , not counting dividends. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $15,694.
All-time high
$38.40
Closing high on . Now 97.6% below that record.
Split-adjusted daily closes since Dec 21, 2017.
Stock splits
2
Latest: 1-for-2 on . Share counts adjust after each split.
Both splits
- 1-for-2
- 1-for-5
Valuation
Financials
Reported results, not forecasts. From company filings via Tiingo; the latest report is Q2 FY26, the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026. “Last 12 months” means the four quarters from Jul 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, and balance-sheet figures are as of Jun 30, 2026.
Revenue and net income
Last 12 months, with the change from the 12 months before
- Revenue
- $57.69Mup 12.5%
- Net income
- −$3.64M
- Diluted EPS
- PausedSee the note under the price.
Data table
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY24 (Sep 30, 2024) | $12.68M | −$8.69M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q4 FY24 (Dec 31, 2024) | $12.32M | −$1.96M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q1 FY25 (Mar 31, 2025) | $12.17M | −$2.33M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q2 FY25 (Jun 30, 2025) | $14.09M | −$1.41M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q3 FY25 (Sep 30, 2025) | $14.80M | −$365.49K | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q4 FY25 (Dec 31, 2025) | $15.65M | $1.02M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q1 FY26 (Mar 31, 2026) | $12.80M | −$2.69M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Q2 FY26 (Jun 30, 2026) | $14.44M | −$1.61M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY21 (Dec 31, 2021) | $35.73M | −$6.46M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| FY22 (Dec 31, 2022) | $40.51M | −$4.78M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| FY23 (Dec 31, 2023) | $43.12M | −$24.40M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| FY24 (Dec 31, 2024) | $51.68M | −$12.60M | Paused See the note under the price. |
| FY25 (Dec 31, 2025) | $56.70M | −$3.09M | Paused See the note under the price. |
Margins
- Gross 94.8%
- Operating −2.4%
- Net −6.3%
The percentages above the chart cover the last 12 months; the lines show each quarter. What margins tell you
Cash flow
- −$4.04MLast 12 months
Cash from operations minus capital spending: the cash left after the business maintains and grows its assets.
FCF = Operating cash flow − Capital spendingFree cash flow - Operating cash flow−$4.03MLast 12 months
- Capital spending$1.88KLast 12 months
- −7.0%Last 12 months
Free cash flow as a share of revenue, both over the last 12 months.
Shareholder returns
- $0.00Last 12 months
Cash spent repurchasing shares, net of shares issued. Buybacks shrink the share count, so each remaining share owns more of the company.
- Dividends paid$0.00Last 12 months
- Total returned$0.00Last 12 months
Balance sheet
- $8.59MAs of Jun 30, 2026
Cash plus short- and long-term marketable securities on the Jun 30, 2026 balance sheet.
- Total debt$27.84MAs of Jun 30, 2026
- Net debt$19.25MAs of Jun 30, 2026
- Book value per sharePausedAs of Jun 30, 2026
See the note under the price. - 0.77As of Jun 30, 2026
Current assets divided by current liabilities on the Jun 30, 2026 balance sheet. Above 1 means short-term assets cover the bills due within a year.
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilitiesCurrent ratio - 4.48As of Jun 30, 2026
Total debt divided by shareholders’ equity on the Jun 30, 2026 balance sheet: a measure of financial leverage.
D/E = Total debt ÷ Shareholders’ equityDebt-to-equity ratio
Financial strength
- 4 of 9Last 12 months
vs the 12 beforeA 0–9 checklist from accounting professor Joseph Piotroski. Each test compares the last 12 months with the 12 months before and scores a point if it passes. 8–9 is strong; 0–2 is weak.
- ✗Net income was positive: not passed
- ✗Operating cash flow was positive: not passed
- ✓Return on assets improved: passed
- ✗Operating cash flow exceeded net income: not passed
- ✓Long-term debt fell relative to assets: passed
- ✓Current ratio improved: passed
- ✗Share count didn’t rise: not passed
- ✗Gross margin improved: not passed
- ✓Asset turnover (revenue ÷ assets) improved: passed
- −46.0%Last 12 months
Over the last 12 months, Dolphin Entertainment lost money: its net loss was 46.0% of its shareholders’ equity (averaged over the last four quarter-ends). It describes the past year, not an expected return.
ROE = Net income (last 12 months) ÷ Average equityReturn on equity - −6.4%Last 12 months
Over the last 12 months, Dolphin Entertainment’s net loss was 6.4% of its total assets (averaged over the last four quarter-ends).
ROA = Net income (last 12 months) ÷ Average total assets
About Dolphin Entertainment Inc
Dolphin is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O'Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio-developing and investing in breakthrough content, products, and experiences-and a marketing consortium, featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline. At its core, the venture studio creates, produces, finances, markets, and promotes new businesses and cultural ideas - ranging from acclaimed film, television, and digital content to consumer goods, live events and partnerships that define entertainment and lifestyle. Surrounding this entrepreneurial engine, Dolphin's marketing prowess brings together best-in-class firms including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects and The Digital Dept. Together, this collective delivers unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture - from film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality, and fashion to consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has been the recipient of many accolades, including #1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025, The PR Net 100, and the PR News Elite 120.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Advertising Agencies
- Headquarters
- Florida, USA
- SEC filings
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- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Asset type
- Common stock
- Price history since
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DLPN stock FAQ
What is DLPN stock’s price today?
Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) traded at $0.93 at the close on , up $0.03 (3.51%) from the previous close of $0.90. Over the past 52 weeks it has traded between $0.90 and $1.87.
If you invested $1,000 in DLPN 5 years ago, how much would you have now?
With dividends reinvested, $1,000 invested in DLPN on would be worth about $45 at the close on , a total return of −95.5%. The same $1,000 would be worth $591 if invested one year ago. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
How much revenue does Dolphin Entertainment make?
Dolphin Entertainment reported $57.7 million of revenue over the four quarters to , up 12.5% from the twelve months before. In its latest quarter (Q2 FY26, ended ) revenue was $14.4 million, up 2.5% from a year earlier.
Is Dolphin Entertainment profitable?
Not over the four quarters to . Dolphin Entertainment reported a net loss of $3.6 million across those four quarters on $57.7 million of revenue.
Does DLPN pay a dividend?
Dolphin Entertainment hasn’t paid a dividend in the last twelve months.
What is DLPN’s 52-week high and low?
Over the past 52 weeks DLPN has traded as low as $0.90 and as high as $1.87. At $0.93 at the close on , it is 50.2% below that high and 3.5% above the low.
What is DLPN’s all-time high?
DLPN’s highest closing price was $38.40 on , adjusted for stock splits. At $0.93 at the close on , it is 97.6% below that record.
Has DLPN stock ever split?
Yes, twice: 1-for-5 on ; 1-for-2 on .
How has DLPN stock performed?
Including dividends and measured to the close on , DLPN has returned −40.3% so far this year and −40.9% over the past year, and −95.5% over five years (−46.2% a year). Over the same periods the S&P 500, measured by SPY, returned +8.7%, +10.9% and +67.8%. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What sector and industry is Dolphin Entertainment in?
Dolphin Entertainment is in the Communication Services sector and the Advertising Agencies industry, and is headquartered in Florida, USA.
What exchange does DLPN trade on?
Dolphin Entertainment trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DLPN. Its price history on this dashboard begins on .
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