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DLPN Stock Forecast: Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$1.00
0.00% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3 — +200.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$13.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
81 / 100
Median analyst target
$3.00
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$14.4M+2.5% y/y
Operating income−$1.0M
Net income−$1.6M
Free cash flow−$162K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.7%
1M
−14.5%
YTD
−35.9%
1Y
−34.2%
From 52W high
−45.1%
From 52W low
0.0%
$1.00
$1.82
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DLPN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
81 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
96
Size
91
Volatility
80
Quality
63
Accruals
61
Value
61
Momentum
59
Issuance
55
Revisions
32

Growth (96): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Revisions (32): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

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Wall Street

DLPN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DLPN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DLPNHigh $3.00Median $3.00Low $3.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $3.00Median $3.00High $3.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +200.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 8 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Nov 2024Maxim GroupMaintainsBuy$8.00 → $5.00
15 Nov 2024Maxim GroupMaintainsBuy—
31 Mar 2023Maxim GroupReiteratesBuy—
16 Aug 2022Maxim GroupMaintainsBuy—
14 Apr 2022Maxim GroupMaintainsBuy—
6 Dec 2019Maxim GroupMaintainsBuy$2.50 → $1.50
15 Nov 2019Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy$2.50 → $1.60
16 Apr 2019Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy$3.00 → $2.50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DLPN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DLPN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. returned −34.2% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DLPN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DLPNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DLPN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−4.0×

Cheaper than 89% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 90% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
309.6×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.5%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2.5%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Gross margin
92.9%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Operating margin
−7.1%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Net margin
−6.3%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−51.6%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.3%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. has a market value of $13.9M and an enterprise value of $34.1M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $57.7M. The latest quarter grew 2.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$3.6M, a −6.3% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$4.0M.

  • Shares outstanding: 13.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: −4.0×; forward P/E: 3.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. employs 271 people — $213K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DLPN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAdvertising Agencies
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DLPNDolphin Entertainment, Inc.$13.9M
81
WIMIWiMi Hologram Cloud, Inc.$11.9M
12
CDLXCardlytics, Inc.$11.3M
88
ACCSACCESS Newswire, Inc.$17.6M
86
BAOSBaosheng Media Group Holdings Ltd.$8.2M
21
MFMindForge, Inc.$19.4M
18
TDICDreamland Ltd.$6.3M
9

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DLPN news & analysis

Graviteur Studios, from Dolphin (Nasdaq:DLPN) and KYNETIC Media Ventures, Taps 'Screen Time' Director Kristen Brancaccio for First Feature 'Crush Party'

Accesswire · 6 Oct 2026positive

Graviteur Studios, the independent film and television studio from Dolphin and KYNETIC Media Ventures, named Kristen Brancaccio to direct its first feature, “Crush Party.” The film will mark Brancaccio’s feature directorial debut and is slated to begin production in early 2027.

Why it matters — The announcement concerns a new film project from a studio formed by Dolphin and KYNETIC Media Ventures.

DISRPT, a Division of Dolphin Subsidiary The Door, Returns as CultureCon's Agency of Record for Fifth Year, Leading Communications for 2026 Festival

Accesswire · 29 Sept 2026positive

DISRPT, the communications division of Dolphin subsidiary The Door, has returned as CultureCon's agency of record for the fifth consecutive year, leading communications for the 2026 festival. This year's festival features notable talent including Michael B. Jordan, Mahershala Ali, John Legend, Daniel Kaluuya, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Colin Kaepernick, along with partners such as Chase Ink, HBO Max, Audible, TikTok, and Google.

Why it matters — This marks a continued, high-profile client engagement for a Dolphin subsidiary, reinforcing the company's presence in culturally significant events with major brand partners.

Dolphin Subsidiaries Special Projects, 42West and The Digital Dept. Bring Star Power and Creator Buzz to New York Fashion Week

Accesswire · 16 Sept 2026positive

Special Projects, 42West and The Digital Dept., subsidiaries of Dolphin (Nasdaq:DLPN), delivered a broad presence at New York Fashion Week, spanning brand activations, red-carpet moments, influencer takeovers and a two-day immersive creator experience. The agencies handled events for clients including Moncler and CHANEL throughout the week.

Why it matters — A DLPN watcher would care because the news highlights the range of services and client visibility across Dolphin's subsidiary agencies, which could support brand reputation and demand for its offerings.

Dolphin Recognized in The PR Net 100 2026

Accesswire · 10 Sept 2026positive

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) has been named to The PR Net 100 2026, the annual list recognizing leading global agencies for talent, innovation and influence in marketing and communications. Now in its sixth year, the list drew record submissions, making 2026 the most competitive field to date.

Why it matters — The recognition places Dolphin among a select group of top global PR agencies, highlighting its standing in an increasingly competitive industry.

Dolphin Subsidiary The Digital Dept. Rolls Out Exclusive Ranch House for its Creators at LTK Con 2026

Accesswire · 2 Sept 2026positive

The Digital Dept. (TDD), a subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment, supported its roster of fashion, home, family, and lifestyle creators at LTK Con 2026, the invite-only Creator Commerce conference held August 25-27 at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. TDD reserved a private Ranch House for its creators, who represent more than 5 million combined social followers.

Why it matters — The event highlights Dolphin's subsidiary actively fostering its creator roster, underscoring its engagement in the creator-commerce space and its investment in supporting high-converting influencers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DLPN stock

What is the DLPN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3, with estimates ranging from $3 to $3. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DLPN stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DLPN?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (96 of 100).

Will DLPN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +200.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DLPN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DLPN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3 to $3 over the next 12 months.

How has DLPN stock performed over the past year?

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. returned -34.2% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. do?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. is an independent entertainment marketing and production company that provides strategic publicity, communications, and brand-building services across film, television, music, gaming, culinary, hospitality, lifestyle, and charitable sectors.

What is the latest news on DLPN?

The most recent item we track (Accesswire, 6 Oct 2026): "Graviteur Studios, from Dolphin (Nasdaq:DLPN) and KYNETIC Media Ventures, Taps 'Screen Time' Director Kristen Brancaccio for First Feature 'Crush Party'". Graviteur Studios, the independent film and television studio from Dolphin and KYNETIC Media Ventures, named Kristen Brancaccio to direct its first feature, “Crush Party.” The film will mark Brancaccio’s feature directorial debut and is slated to begin production in early 2027.

Company

About Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. is an independent entertainment marketing and production company that provides strategic publicity, communications, and brand-building services across film, television, music, gaming, culinary, hospitality, lifestyle, and charitable sectors. Dolphin Entertainment also develops and produces feature films, television projects, and digital content through its production businesses, combining agency-style marketing expertise with content creation capabilities. The company serves both individual talent and corporate clients through a portfolio of specialized brands and subsidiaries focused on public relations, social media, influencer marketing, celebrity booking, and content production. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, Dolphin Entertainment Inc. plays a niche role in the media and entertainment ecosystem by connecting promotional services with original entertainment development.

CEO Mr. William O'Dowd IV · 271 employees · United States · https://dolphinentertainment.com