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Dallasnews Corp (DALN)

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$15.84
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Profit since last BUY16.81%
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09/15/2025: DALN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 4.09%
Avg. Invested days 31
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 23.02M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 0.77
1Y Target Price 3
Price to earnings Ratio 0.77
1Y Target Price 3
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.55
52 Weeks Range 2.98 - 7.86
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.98 - 7.86
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.55

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Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 24.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) -6.94%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.8%
Return on Equity (TTM) 160.9%

Valuation

Trailing PE 0.77
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -4652869
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19
Enterprise Value -4652869
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.46
Shares Outstanding 4739010
Shares Floating 4289539
Shares Outstanding 4739010
Shares Floating 4289539
Percent Insiders 15.73
Percent Institutions 35.15

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Dallasnews Corp

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

DallasNews Corporation, formerly A. H. Belo Corporation, has a long history tied to the media industry, primarily through its flagship newspaper, The Dallas Morning News, founded in 1885. Over time, the company evolved to include various media assets, before reorganizing to focus on its core newspaper business.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Newspaper Publishing: Publishes The Dallas Morning News, a daily newspaper serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. This includes print and digital editions.
  • Digital Media: Operates digital platforms associated with The Dallas Morning News, offering news, information, and advertising services online.
  • Commercial Printing: Provides commercial printing services to other businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives responsible for strategic direction and operational management. The organizational structure consists of various departments, including editorial, advertising, circulation, and digital media.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • The Dallas Morning News (Print): The printed newspaper generates revenue through subscriptions and advertising. Market share is difficult to quantify precisely, given the fragmented nature of the media landscape. Competitors include other local and national newspapers.
  • DallasNews.com (Digital): The online news platform generates revenue through digital subscriptions and online advertising. Competitors include other online news outlets and digital advertising platforms.
  • Commercial Printing Services: Provides commercial printing services to businesses. The printing market is highly competitive, with many local and regional printing companies. Market share information is fragmented.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The newspaper industry faces challenges due to declining print readership and competition from digital media. Revenue models are shifting towards digital subscriptions and advertising.

Positioning

DallasNews Corp is positioned as a leading news provider in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, leveraging its established brand and local expertise. It competes with other local and national news outlets.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM includes the local news and advertising market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. DallasNews Corp's position allows it to capture a significant portion of this market, but it faces increasing competition from digital platforms.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established brand reputation
  • Strong local presence in Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Experienced editorial team
  • Diverse revenue streams (print, digital, printing)

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on traditional print media
  • Vulnerability to declining print readership
  • Competition from digital news sources
  • Slow pace of digital transformation

Opportunities

  • Expand digital subscription base
  • Develop new digital products and services
  • Leverage data analytics to improve advertising
  • Explore strategic partnerships

Threats

  • Decline in print advertising revenue
  • Increased competition from online news outlets
  • Changing consumer preferences for news consumption
  • Economic downturn impacting advertising spending

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GCI
  • NYT
  • LOCAL TV AFFILIATES
  • CNN.com

Competitive Landscape

DallasNews Corp. is trying to navigate a tough environment where the revenue is quickly shifting to digital media from print, and competes with both established and up-and-coming digital news sources. Their advantages are their brand recognition and local connection.

Major Acquisitions

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

  • Year: 2001
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: A. H. Belo Corporation acquired MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been challenged by industry trends but the company is pursuing digital transformation.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to rely on successful digital transformation and increased digital subscriptions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives likely include investments in digital content, subscription models, and data analytics.

Summary

DallasNews Corp faces considerable headwinds due to declining print readership, but it possesses a strong brand recognition within the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The company needs to innovate on its digital offerings to expand its digital subscription base and attract advertising revenue. Their success in shifting from print to digital will largely determine their long-term success. Threats from other media outlets and advertising platforms are concerns to watch out for

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About Dallasnews Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2008-01-23
CEO & Director Mr. Grant S. Moise
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
Full time employees 461
Full time employees 461

DallasNews Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and sells newspapers in Texas. The company operates The Dallas Morning News, a newspaper; dallasnews.com a digital platform; The News, a metropolitan newspaper; and Al Dia, an online Spanish-language newspapers. It offers marketing and media services, such as strategic and creative services, website management and content services, media services consisting of paid search, social and targeted digital advertising on third-party platforms; traditional media, including direct mail, promotional products, out of market print inserts, and over-the-top advertising on streaming platforms; and digital sales of banner, advertisements on the company's news websites, social media platforms and mobile apps, as well as provides multi-channel marketing solutions through subscription sales of the company's cloud-based software. In addition, the company offers commercial printing, distribution, and shared mail packaging services; and operates Medium Giant, a full-service marketing agency. The company was formerly known as A.H. Belo Corporation and changed its name to DallasNews Corporation in June 2021. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.