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Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

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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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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, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DLPN ranks #999 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (3)Whales (4)SEC (4)Macro (4)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-17.9% Base Target
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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$0.99-2% Next Q
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Grade E$0.97-1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade E$0.96-1% Next Q
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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.

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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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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
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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
$1.58$1.41$1.23$1.05$0.88RES $1.03SUP $0.86$0.952026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
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 #999 of 1009 ⚔️ 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 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) ranks #999 by composite RQD confidence (18/100, grade E) and #915 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?

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, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DLPN ranks #999 in composite RQD confidence.

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

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).

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

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.

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

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 18/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $0.95 (-1.04% 1D, market capitalization $12.4M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (3/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -3.3%, gross margin of 5.3%, operating margin of -0.1%, and free cash flow yield of -16.20%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (4/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (4/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.20, Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. Is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker DLPN and operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Other Consumer Services industry. The company reported revenue of $56.7M for FY 2025. — for how the company makes money beyond these figures.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) reported $56.7M in annual revenue (up from $51.7M in FY2024, +9.7% YoY) and -$3 in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($43.1M revenue, -$24 net income) through FY2025, DLPN scaled operating cash flow to -$2.0M and free cash flow to -$2.0M, backed by $58.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 18/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -16.20% and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 3/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $0.93 – $1.87 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -0.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Sector correlations and second-order bottlenecks cannot be identified from the supplied data.

  • Key Question #1: Can DLPN sustain or expand its -0.1% operating margin and -3.3% ROIC against Other Consumer Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $56.7M and free cash flow of -$2.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is DLPN's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Revenue grew 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 period.

Revenue grew 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 period.. When you look under the hood at DLPN, Fundamental Cash Engine is 3/20 with 5.3% gross margins and -3.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (4/20) has been quietly accumulating below $1.87. My 12M target is $1.09.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

@MultipleCompression Shorting a 4/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $0.95 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.76 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $0.95

The Altman Z-Score of 0.2 and Piotroski F-Score of 2 out of 9 signal elevated financial distress alongside ROIC of -3.3% and FCF yield

The Altman Z-Score of 0.2 and Piotroski F-Score of 2 out of 9 signal elevated financial distress alongside ROIC of -3.3% and FCF yield of -16.2%.. Look at the math on DLPN: paying current EV/EBITDA multiples for -3.3% ROIC and -0.1% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Other Consumer Services demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $0.84 before getting long.

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