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Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$0.95 -1.04% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.95

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 18/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $12.4M

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As of 2026-11-03, Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: DLPN) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 18/100 at a spot price of $0.95 (-1.04% 1D, market cap $12.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DLPN ranks #1001 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), DLPN carries a Roarable E (18/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 5.3%, and ROIC of -3.3%. By comparison, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $8.9M) and ANPA (Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $21.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DLPN leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while DLPN leads on capital efficiency (-3.3% ROIC).

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Per DLPN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001282224), Dolphin Entertainment Inc. generated $56.7M in revenue (+9.7% YoY), -$3 in net income, and -$2.0M in free cash flow against $58.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.95 (-0.38%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (18/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-12.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-17.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DLPN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (18/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY DLPN SCORES 18/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+4/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 5.3% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+4/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

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Grade E$0.97-1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$0.96-1% Next Q

Current

Grade E$0.95-12.2% Hist 90D α

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While DLPN currently carries a cautious 18/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.06) and Max Pain ($1.00) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $1.96.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “DLPN Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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DLPN Smart-Money Thermometer: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on DLPN. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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DLPN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -33.10%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $0.96H $0.96L $0.95C $0.95VOL 6.4K

RES: $1.03SUP: $0.86SMA50: $1.06SMA200: $1.28

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #1001 of 1011 ⚔️ MMA vs DLPN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DLPN vs. MMA, ANPA, XWEL, TDIC)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) ranks #1001 by composite RQD confidence (18/100, grade E) and #917 by equity capitalization ($12.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DLPN leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while DLPN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -3.3% ROIC and 5.3% gross margin. MMA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 55/100 (D+) compared with DLPN at 18/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DLPN ACTIVE Dolphin Entertainment Inc.	E	18/100	—	5.3%	-3.3%	-1.04%	$12.4M	Benchmark Subject
MMA Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited	D+	55/100	—	—	—	-1.67%	$8.9M	/mma-vs-dlpn →
ANPA Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited	D-	37/100	—	46.2%	—	-2.78%	$21.1M	/anpa-vs-dlpn →
XWEL XWELL Inc.	E	34/100	—	25.7%	-35.0%	-0.03%	$6.9M	/xwel-vs-dlpn →
TDIC Dreamland Limited (Class A)	D	49/100	—	—	—	-2.78%	$6.6M	/tdic-vs-dlpn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001282224

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) reported GAAP revenue of $56.7M (+9.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $51.7M , and +31.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$3, operating cash flow of -$2.0M, and free cash flow of -$2.0M (-1184.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, DLPN closed FY2025 with $58.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$56.7M	-$3	-$2.0M	-$2.0M	$58.3M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$51.7M	-$13	-$157.9K	-$157.9K	$58.4M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$43.1M	-$24	-$5.0M	-$5.0M	—	—

3. DLPN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DLPN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does DLPN compare to MMA and ANPA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DLPN?

Where is DLPN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DLPN last traded at $0.95 (-1.04% on volume of 6,438 shares), positioning the stock -10.38% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.06) and -25.78% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.28). Across its 52-week range of $0.93 to $1.87, DLPN sits at the 2.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $1.07).

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Are DLPN insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies DLPN leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

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DLPN — Dolphin Entertainment Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:51:15Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, DLPN scores 18 out of 100, earning a letter grade of E and the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." Each of the five pillars is scored out of 20:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 3 / 20 (ROIC -3.3%; FCF yield -16.2%). Returns on invested capital are negative and free cash flow yield is deeply negative, indicating the business is not currently generating cash relative to its market value.
Whale 13F Flow: 4 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning). Per the rating, institutional flow signals are weak. The holders section of the source data is empty, so this pillar cannot be verified further from supplied data.
Insider Conviction: 3 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow). Insider signals score low. The news wire references a CEO purchase of 4,700 shares at a $1.018 average price, which is a single disclosed transaction and does not by itself establish a cluster.
Macro Regime Fit: 4 / 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity). Per the rating, the stock carries market-level beta with limited sector-specific support.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 4 / 20 (Altman Z 0.2; Piotroski F 2/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The Altman Z-Score of 0.2 and Piotroski F-Score of 2 out of 9 are weak readings, signaling elevated financial distress and weak financial health.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the combined picture is one of negative returns on capital, negative free cash flow yield, weak forensic scores, and a very low share price with a small market capitalization. The primary upside driver would require a sustained turnaround in cash generation, which the supplied data does not show. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data. The rating's verdict emphasizes forensic risk, so a prospective investor should weigh balance sheet durability heavily.

Business

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker DLPN and operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Other Consumer Services industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Per the SEC financials, the company reported revenue of $56.7M for FY 2025. Not available in source data for how the company makes money beyond these figures.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$56.7M	$-0.0M	$-0.0M	N/A	$-2.0M	$8.8M	N/A
FY 2024	$51.7M	$-10.5M	$-0.0M	N/A	$-0.2M	$8.2M	N/A
FY 2023	$43.1M	$-20.1M	$-0.0M	N/A	$-5.0M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $43.1M in FY 2023 to $56.7M in FY 2025, while operating income improved from $-20.1M to $-0.0M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 5.3%, operating margin is -0.1%, and net margin is 0%. ROIC is -3.3%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.2, the Piotroski F-Score is 2 out of 9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These readings indicate thin profitability and weak balance sheet posture, consistent with the forensic risk pillar score.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the most recent items include:

Dolphin Entertainment announced plans to present at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event (Yahoo Finance).
Analyst-style estimates coverage was reported by TradingView.
A CEO purchase of 4,700 shares at a $1.018 average price, with a related report describing a trading plan (Stock Titan).
A separate report describes the CEO buying $4,784 of stock (Investing.com South Africa).
A report describes the stock slipping 3% to $0.96 as shares test lower support (source listed as a third-party site).

All news items are tagged YELLOW with impact label MARKET WIRE. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items include the sub-$1 share price, the negative cash-flow profile, and the forensic scores noted above.

Open Questions

What is the company's specific business model and revenue mix beyond its sector classification?
What is the reason for the gap between FY 2024 reported operating income of $-10.5M and FY 2025 operating income of $-0.0M, and is it sustainable?
What is the current debt load, given that debt is listed as N/A in the financials?
Is there analyst coverage or institutional ownership data that would validate or challenge the low whale-flow and insider-conviction scores?
What are the terms and scale of the CEO trading plan referenced in the news wire, and how do they relate to the reported insider purchase figures?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 19h ago

Dolphin Entertainment to Present at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event

Yahoo Finance report covering Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 22h ago

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Estimates – NASDAQ:DLPN

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

CEO buys 4,700 shares at a $1.018 average price in Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com South Africa • 1d ago

Dolphin entertainment CEO William O’Dowd IV buys $4,784 in stock By Investing.com

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

Under a trading plan, Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN)'s CEO buys 4,700 shares.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE https://www.siam.in/ • 1d ago

Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) Slips 3% to $0.96 as Shares Test Lower Support - Gamma Squeeze

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

Taylor Swift performed at the Academy Museum Gala, where Colman Domingo was honored.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 6d ago

Mirion Technologies, Inc. (MIR) Matches Q3 Earnings Estimates

Mirion Technologies (MIR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.00% and -0.04%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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DLPN Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $0.95?

🐂 33% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON DLPN 🐻 67% BEARISH CONVICTION

RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.84 (-12.5%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DLPN (E • RQD 18/100) a Buy at $0.96?

Welcome to the DLPN (Dolphin Entertainment Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 18/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.75 (-21.9%)

Spot @ $0.96

Pump the brakes on DLPN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DLPN, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 5.3% gross margins. Unless Dolphin Entertainment Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $1.20 (+25.0%)

Spot @ $0.96

DLPN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DLPN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $0.96 (52-wk range $0.93 - $1.87), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.