Dolphin Entertainment reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $14.4 million, up 2.5% year-over-year, with first half revenue of $27.2 million, up 3.8%. Operating loss widened to $1 million from approximately $100,000 a year earlier, driven by about $400,000 in one-time retention bonuses and roughly $400,000 in elevated litigation-related legal and professional fees. Net loss was $1.6 million, or $0.13 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.13 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $243,000 versus $628,000 a year ago, and the company introduced adjusted earnings per share of $0.02 for the quarter. CEO Bill O'Dowd highlighted new initiatives including Graviteur Studios, a creator-led production studio formed with KYNETIC Media Ventures, and said the company expects its first DealMaker venture to enter the market before the end of the year.
Dolphin Entertainment IncOperating loss widened and adjusted EBITDA declined due to one-time costs.
