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Dolphin Entertainment Inc(DLPN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DLPN

10/08/2026: DLPN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Dolphin Entertainment is a boutique marketing and entertainment production holding company that offers PR, digital marketing, and content services. The company's primary strength lies in its diversified collective of specialized agencies that serve high-profile clients in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Its main investment story centers on capturing growth in influencer marketing and branded content. However, investors should note risks including high revenue volatility, execution challenges associated with its acquisition-led model, and intense competition from larger marketing conglomerates. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who can tolerate small-cap volatility, while key developments to monitor include acquisition integration progress and influencer sector revenue growth.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's strategy relies on M&A growth, which carries significant execution and integration risk.
Momentum investorWeak fitStock liquidity and trading volume often limit the opportunity for typical momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitProfitability remains inconsistent, making traditional value metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital retention.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and sensitivity to market conditions make this stock unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThin trading volume and small-cap status lead to significant price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highEarnings inconsistency complicates accurate valuation of the equity.
Competition risk (agency industry)Medium / highThe company faces constant pressure from larger, better-funded global marketing holding firms.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is highly dependent on service revenue which can be cyclic.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this equity.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on the effective integration of numerous independent agency acquisitions.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -14.76%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/08/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DLPN receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DLPN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+75.5%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -3.6%), moderate revenue growth (+9.7%), weak profitability (net margin -5.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DLPN's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 96.7% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is DLPN's strongest growth driver at +75.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+9.7%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-1172.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.4% and approximately 71.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 28.80% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.58%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.54%
Crewe Advisors LLC 0.38%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.38%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DLPN generates approximately $960 of gross profit, $-7 of operating income, and $-36 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.30% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DLPN has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.09M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Volume (30-day avg) 8.0K shares
Beta 1.84
52 Weeks Range 1.00 - 1.88
Updated Date 10/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.00 - 1.88
Updated Date 10/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.28

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
PR and Influencer MarketingAgency fee income from managing PR campaigns, influencer partnerships, and social media branding.The company earns money by helping brands and talent manage their public image and social media reach.
Content ProductionRevenue from film, television, and digital content development and production services.Dolphin generates income through contracts for creating entertainment content for various media platforms.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 19.61
Enterprise Value 34.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value 34.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 39.98
Shares Outstanding 13.03M
Shares Floating 9.28M
Shares Outstanding 13.03M
Shares Floating 9.28M
Percent Insiders 28.8
Percent Institutions 3.39

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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