Quarterly ResultAug 12, 2026, 05:03 PM
Dolphin Entertainment Q2 Revenue Up 2.5% to $14.4M; Net Loss $1.6M
AI Summary
Dolphin Entertainment reported a 2.5% year-over-year increase in Q2 2026 revenue to $14.4 million, with H1 revenue up 3.8% to $27.2 million. However, the company's net loss widened to $1.6 million from $1.4 million in the prior year, and Adjusted EBITDA declined to $243,000. Management attributed the increased loss to non-recurring retention bonuses and litigation costs, expecting profitability to improve sequentially in Q3. The company highlighted strategic progress with its DealMaker partnership and the launch of Graviteur Studios, while also anticipating future free cash flow tailwinds from debt maturity and lease savings.
Key Highlights
- Q2 2026 revenue increased 2.5% year-over-year to $14.4 million.
- H1 2026 revenue grew 3.8% year-over-year to $27.2 million.
- Q2 2026 net loss increased to $1.6 million from $1.4 million in Q2 2025.
- Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $243,000 from $628,000 in Q2 2025.
- Net loss was impacted by $360,000 in retention bonuses and $360,000 in litigation costs.
- Launched Graviteur Studios and advanced DealMaker partnership, with first deal expected this year.
- Anticipates $2.2 million in annual savings from bank debt maturity in just over two years.
- Expects roughly $1 million in annualized lease savings from H2 2027 lease expirations.
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