What is Dolphin Entertainment Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc.'s (DLPN) compliance score is being calculated. Check HalalScreener.app for the latest AAOIFI screening results.

Does Dolphin Entertainment Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30% (DLPN: 0.6%), (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. HalalScreener provides free AAOIFI screening for 6,200+ stocks at halalscreener.app.

How much purification is needed for Dolphin Entertainment Inc. stock?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the exact percentage and amount for Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen Dolphin Entertainment Inc. for Shariah compliance for free?

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DLPN: Is Dolphin Entertainment Inc. Halal?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc.

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$1.17

+0.00%

Market Cap: 15.2M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Dolphin Entertainment Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

0.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding DLPN

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Dolphin Entertainment Inc.

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment marketing and production company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Entertainment Publicity and Marketing, and Content Production. The Entertainment Publicity and Marketing segment offers diversified services, including public relations, entertainment and hospitality content marketing, strategic communications and marketing consulting, social media and influencer marketing, and celebrity booking services under the 42West, Shore Fire, The Door, The Digital Dept., Special Projects, Always Alpha, and Elle brands. Its Content Production segment develops, produces, and distributes feature films, television, and digital content under the Dolphin Films brand. The company also offers strategic marketing and publicity services to individuals and corporates in the motion picture, television, music, gaming, culinary, hospitality, lifestyle, and charitable industries; and marketing direction, public relations counsel, and media strategy services for video game publishers, eSports leagues, and other entities in the gaming industry. The company was formerly known as Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. and changed its name to Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. in July 2017. Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Advertising Agencies

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)

3.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

•Advertising Agencies: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

Use the Purification Calculator to compute exactly how much of your dividend income to donate.

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since Aug 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) halal to invest in?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.

Why did Dolphin Entertainment Inc. get a F compliance rating?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.6% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Dolphin Entertainment Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.

How often is Dolphin Entertainment Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (DLPN) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 26, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.