I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Dolphin Entertainment reported Q2 2026 revenue of $14.44M, up 2.5% YoY, but posted a net loss of ($1.61M) versus ($1.41M) prior year. Diluted EPS remained at ($0.13). Growth stemmed from entertainment publicity and expanded influencer marketing. The company secured distribution rights for 'Youngblood' and increased workforce to support Ventures investments.
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. reported results for 2026 with revenue of $14.44M, a 2.5% increase from $14.09M in the prior-year quarter, and a net loss of ($1.61M) versus ($1.41M) a year earlier. Diluted loss per share was ($0.13) in both periods.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Current quarter | Prior year quarter | YoY change |
| Revenue¹ | $14.44M | $14.09M | 2.5% |
| Net income² | ($1.61M) | ($1.41M) | (13.6%) |
| Diluted EPS³ | ($0.13) | ($0.13) | 0% |
¹ Reported as “Revenues”. ² Reported as “Net loss”. ³ Reported as “Diluted loss per share”.
Business Highlights
- Revenue growth was driven by modest increases in entertainment publicity, with approximately $0.4M quarterly and $0.6M year-to-date gains from organic growth across subsidiaries.
- Expanded influencer marketing and celebrity booking services through The Digital Dept. and talent teams, broadening digital and live-event offerings.
- Subsidiaries sustained brand momentum and client retention—one unit noted as a top-ranked PR firm—which supported new business across film, music, culinary and lifestyle sectors.
- The content segment recognized distribution revenue from the theatrical release "Youngblood" and secured worldwide (ex-Canada) distribution rights, validating the company's Ventures strategy.
- Operational scaling included workforce growth, cost-of-living adjustments and retention bonuses to increase capacity and support planned Ventures investments in 2026.
Original SEC Filing: Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. [ DLPN ] - 10-Q - Aug. 12, 2026