$DLPN

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.

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O'Dowd William IV purchased $5K of DLPN

O'Dowd William IV (Chief Executive Officer) purchased 3,900 shares of Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) at $1.25 on 2026-06-01 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

O'Dowd William IV purchased $5K of DLPN

O'Dowd William IV (Chief Executive Officer) purchased 3,800 shares of Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) at $1.28 on 2026-05-26 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

[8-K] Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Reports Material Event

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) reported its Q1 2026 financial results, showing a 5.2% year-over-year revenue increase to $12.8 million despite it being a seasonally lighter quarter. The company posted an operating loss of $2.1 million and a net loss of $2.7 million, with a basic and diluted loss per share of $(0.22). However, Adjusted EBITDA loss improved by 25% year-over-year to $(467,000), and management highlighted future cost savings from debt maturity and lease expirations to support free cash flow generation.

DLPN sentiment & insider activity

Recent DLPN coverage spans financial news and insider activity.

In the last 30 days, DLPN insiders filed 4 SEC Form 4 transactions — 4 purchases ($20K) and no sales. The most active reporter was O'Dowd William IV, Chief Executive Officer, with 4 filings. 100% of activity was filed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.

What's driving DLPN

  • Insider buying can be read as mild positive sentiment, but this is a small, pre-arranged 10b5-1 purchase with limited fundamental signal.

    SEC EDGAR · Jun 1, 2026

  • Small, pre-planned insider open-market buy suggests mild confidence but is unlikely to change fundamentals.

    SEC EDGAR · May 26, 2026

  • Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. reported a modest revenue increase despite seasonal challenges, with improved Adjusted EBITDA losses and positive management outlook on cost savings. While the company's bottom line remains negative, the improvements suggest potential stabilization and future profitability if cost savings materialize.

    Stock Titan · May 13, 2026

  • Dolphin Entertainment Inc. reported its quarterly earnings, showing stable financial performance with no significant surprises. The neutral sentiment indicates limited immediate impact on stock price, but the report may serve as a reference for future trend analysis.

    TradingView · May 13, 2026

  • Insider purchase by CEO William O’Dowd IV indicates confidence in Dolphin Entertainment's prospects, supported by recent revenue growth and reduced losses. The stock shows bullish sentiment with potential for short-term gains.

    Investing.com India · Apr 2, 2026

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[8-K] Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Reports Material Event

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) reported its Q1 2026 financial results, showing a 5.2% year-over-year revenue increase to $12.8 million despite it being a seasonally lighter quarter. The company posted an operating loss of $2.1 million and a net loss of $2.7 million, with a basic and diluted loss per share of $(0.22). However, Adjusted EBITDA loss improved by 25% year-over-year to $(467,000), and management highlighted future cost savings from debt maturity and lease expirations to support free cash flow generation.

O’Dowd William IV buys Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) shares worth $4867 By Investing.com

William O’Dowd IV, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN), recently purchased 3,100 shares of the company's common stock for $4,867 on March 30, 2026. This transaction increased his direct ownership to 456,290 shares, with additional indirect holdings. Concurrently, Dolphin Entertainment reported a 10% revenue increase to $56.7 million and reduced net loss for Q4 and full-year 2025, while its stock is considered undervalued by InvestingPro analysis despite volatility.

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There's No Escaping Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DLPN) Muted Revenues Despite A 28% Share Price Rise

Dolphin Entertainment's (NASDAQ:DLPN) stock has risen 28% in the last month and 78% annually, yet its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.4x is significantly lower than the industry average. This low P/S ratio is attributed to the company's slow revenue growth, which has historically underperformed its peers. Analyst forecasts predict a 16% revenue climb for Dolphin Entertainment in the coming year, but this is still lower than the 18% growth expected for the broader entertainment industry, contributing to investor reluctance to justify a higher P/S ratio.

There's No Escaping Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DLPN) Muted Revenues Despite A 27% Share Price Rise

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. experienced a 27% share price rise, contributing to a 78% increase over the last year, yet its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio remains low at 0.4x compared to the industry average. This muted P/S ratio is attributed to the company's lower-than-industry revenue growth of 3.9% last year, with only 16% revenue growth anticipated in the coming year against an industry prediction of 18%. Despite the recent stock surge, the market's expectation of limited future growth keeps the P/S ratio suppressed, suggesting investors are not yet convinced of significant improvements.

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Prince Harry, Meghan exec-produce 'Cookie Queens' in 42West's Sundance slate

Dolphin's subsidiary 42West is bringing nine film and television projects to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, spanning six programming areas. These projects are actively seeking distribution, with highlights including "COOKIE QUEENS," executively produced by Prince Harry and Meghan. The announcement follows Dolphin's recent strategic initiatives and improved Q3 2025 financial performance.

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Dolphin Revenue Jumps 23 Percent

Dolphin Entertainment ( NASDAQ:DLPN ) , a diversified entertainment marketing and content production company, released its second quarter 2025 results on August 13, 2025. The headline news was a record revenue of $14.1 million ( GAAP ) in Q2 2025, representing 23% growth compared to the prior ...

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