DallasNews (DALN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

DallasNews (NASDAQ:DALN) is a U.S.-based media and information company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with a legacy dating back to the founding of The Dallas Morning News in 1885. The company operates through a multi-platform model that includes a flagship daily newspaper, digital news websites, mobile applications and specialty publications. Its core mission is to deliver timely, in-depth journalism across local and regional news, business analysis, sports coverage, opinion, lifestyle features and investigative reporting.

In its print segment, DallasNews publishes The Dallas Morning News, a newspaper with broad readership in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The digital segment encompasses the company’s websites and apps, where it provides real-time updates, multimedia storytelling, video content and interactive graphics. In addition to advertising and subscription revenue, DallasNews monetizes its audience through events and solutions-based services such as sponsored content, digital marketing packages and custom publishing for local and national advertisers.

Over the years, the company has pursued a strategic shift toward digital-first journalism and diversified revenue initiatives. Following a corporate reorganization and rebranding from A. H. Belo Corporation to DallasNews in 2021, management accelerated investments in technology, audience development and data analytics. This transformation is aimed at expanding its digital footprint, enhancing subscriber engagement and strengthening its competitive position in a rapidly evolving media environment.

DallasNews primarily serves readers across North Texas and adjacent regions, while its digital platforms attract a national and international audience interested in Texas business, politics and culture. The company’s leadership team is headed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert W. Decherd and supported by an editorial staff led by its Editor-in-Chief. Together, they guide DallasNews’ commitment to high-quality journalism, innovation in content delivery and community engagement through public events and partnerships with educational and civic organizations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.63 to $13.72
• 50-Day Range: $4.00 to $13.63
• 52-Week Range: $2.98 to $13.74
• Volume: 35,053 shs
• Average Volume: 67,441 shs
• Market Capitalization: $73.54 million
• P/E Ratio: 2.47
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

DallasNews Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

DallasNews scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 122nd out of 154 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for DallasNews.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of DallasNews is 2.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.43.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of DallasNews is 2.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.75.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

DallasNews has a P/B Ratio of 10.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.84% of the float of DallasNews has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

DallasNews has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in DallasNews has recently decreased by 4.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

DallasNews does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

DallasNews does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of DallasNews is 11.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.84% of the float of DallasNews has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

DallasNews has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in DallasNews has recently decreased by 4.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.47

News Sentiment

DallasNews has a news sentiment score of 0.47. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.87 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for DallasNews this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, DallasNews insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

12.90% of the stock of DallasNews is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 27.19% of the stock of DallasNews is held by institutions.

DALN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DALN shares performed this year?

DallasNews' stock was trading at $7.43 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, DALN stock has increased by 84.1% and is now trading at $13.6750.

How were DallasNews' earnings last quarter?

DallasNews Corporation (NASDAQ:DALN) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $5.28 EPS for the quarter. The firm earned $29.13 million during the quarter. DallasNews had a net margin of 24.13% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 265.86%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of DallasNews?

Shares of DALN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of DallasNews own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that DallasNews investors own include Cuisine Solutions (CUSI), InnerScope Hearing Technologies (INND), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Corning (GLW), UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and Devon Energy (DVN).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: PUBLSHG - NEWSPRS
• Sub-Industry: Printing And Publishing
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DALN
• CIK: 1413898
• Web: www.dallasnewscorporation.com
• Phone: (214) 977-7342
• Fax: 214-977-8201
• Employees: 660
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.56
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 2.47
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $130 thousand
• Net Margins: 24.13%
• Pretax Margin: 24.79%
• Return on Equity: 265.86%
• Return on Assets: 43.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.49
• Quick Ratio: 2.45

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $123.41 million
• Price / Sales: 0.60
• Cash Flow: $0.33 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 41.98
• Book Value: $1.27 per share
• Price / Book: 10.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,352,000
• Free Float: 5,300,000
• Market Cap: $73.54 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.42