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DallasNews (DALN)
NASDAQ:DALN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 28, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
-0.41Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 17, 2025
|% Change Since: -26.87%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 28, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Despite facing significant revenue declines and challenges in advertising and circulation, DallasNews Corporation has shown improvements in net income, expense savings, and digital subscriber growth. The successful sale of the Plano property and impactful journalism efforts further highlight positive strides. However, the financial decline in core revenue streams remains a concern.Company Guidance
During the DallasNews Corporation's fourth quarter and full-year 2024 investor call, the company reported a net income of $4 million or $0.74 per share on a GAAP basis for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $2.2 million in the previous year. Despite an operating loss of $1.8 million, total revenue for the quarter was $31.1 million, a decrease from $34 million in 2023, largely due to declines in advertising and circulation revenues. For the full year, DallasNews reported a net income of $131,000 or $0.02 per share, with a $7.1 million operating loss. The year included significant expense savings of $15.4 million, primarily from reduced employee compensation, distribution, and newsprint costs. Digital subscriptions grew by 2.1% year over year, reaching 64,334 digital-only subscribers. The company also completed the sale of its Plano property for $43.5 million, which will help fund the full annuitization of its pension plan, aiming to secure the retirement benefits of 1,300 employees. Looking ahead, DallasNews plans to focus on digital subscriber growth, product enhancements, and the continued excellence of its journalism.Net Income and Operating Improvement
DallasNews Corporation reported a net income of $4 million for Q4 2024, compared to a net loss of $2.2 million in Q4 2023, and an improvement in operating loss from $2.5 million to $1.8 million.
Successful Sale of Plano Property
The company sold the Plano facility for $43.5 million, providing capital that will allow DallasNews to fully fund its pension plan.
Expense Savings Achieved
Achieved $15.4 million in expense savings for the year, with the greatest reductions in employee compensation, distribution, and newsprint.
Digital Subscriber Growth
Digital-only subscribers increased by 1,334 or 2.1% year-over-year, with a strong Q4 volume growth of 3,119 subscribers.
Journalistic Impact
An investigative series led to policy changes in Dallas to ensure paramedics have blood supplies, highlighting the social impact of the company's journalism.
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DALN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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DALN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 17, 2025 | $6.81 | $5.70 | -16.30% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $5.36 | $5.57 | +3.92% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $3.26 | $4.55 | +39.57% |
| May 15, 2024 | $3.49 | $3.68 | +5.44% |
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FAQ
When does DallasNews (DALN) report earnings?
DallasNews (DALN) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 28, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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