Dolphin Entertainment's Q1 revenue rises 5.2%, adjusted EBITDA loss narrows

Dolphin Entertainment

12/05/2026 21:37

Overview

US entertainment marketing firm's Q1 revenue rose 5.2% yr/yr to $12.8 mln

Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed 25% yr/yr to $467,000

Company reiterates outlook for revenue growth and margin expansion in 2026

Outlook

Company reiterates expectations for continued revenue growth in 2026

Dolphin expects significant free cash flow generation and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in 2026

Company anticipates cost savings from lease expirations and debt maturities to boost free cash flow

Result Drivers

HIGHER OPERATING EXPENSES - Q1 operating expenses rose due to non-cash depreciation and amortization, a one-time distribution guarantee, and increased legal and professional fees from litigation

Company press release: ID:nACS9s3Xpa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Miss
$12.80 mln
$13.56 mln (1 Analyst)
Q1 EPS
-$0.22
Q1 Operating Expenses
$14.90 mln
Q1 Operating Income
-$2.10 mln


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

The average consensus recommendation for the entertainment production peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Dolphin Entertainment Inc is $5.00, about 244.8% above its May 11 closing price of $1.45

The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago

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