Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Numerator | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (3,088,768 | ) | $ | (12,603,225 | ) | ||
| Net income attributable to participating securities | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Dolphin Entertainment Common Stockholders and numerator for basic loss per share and diluted loss per share | $ | (3,088,768 | ) | $ | (12,603,225 | ) | ||
| Denominator | ||||||||
| Denominator for basic and diluted loss weighted-average shares | ||||||||
| Basic loss per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.22 | ) | ||
| Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.22 | ) | ||
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss attributable to the shareholders of common stock (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding (the denominator) for the period. Diluted (loss) earnings per share assume that any dilutive equity instruments, such as convertible notes payable and warrants were exercised and outstanding common stock adjusted accordingly, if their effect is dilutive.
The March 4th Note, the Series I Warrant and the Series C have clauses that entitle the holder to participate if dividends are declared to the common stock shareholders as if the instruments had been converted into shares of common stock. As such, the Company uses the two-class method to compute earnings per share and attribute a portion of the Company’s net income to these participating securities. These securities do not contractually participate in losses. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had net losses and as such the two-class method is not presented.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company excluded common stock equivalents, including the March 4th Note that may be converted into shares of common stock and other convertible notes payable carried at their principal loan amount that are convertible based at 30-day, 90-day trailing trading average closing price or fixed conversion price ( shares of common stock at December 31, 2025), in the calculation of diluted loss per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company excluded common stock equivalents, such as March 4th Note that may be converted into shares of common stock, the outstanding Series I Warrant that may be converted into shares of common stock (expired September 4, 2025) and other convertible notes payable carried at their principal loan amount that are convertible based on a 90-day trailing trading average closing price ( shares of common stock at December 31, 2024), in the calculation of diluted loss per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 2021 | May 26, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 | |
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.