DallasNews (DALN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

DallasNews Corporation (NASDAQ: DALN) is a media company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, focused on producing journalism and related content for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The company’s flagship publication is The Dallas Morning News, a daily newspaper with a long-standing reputation for local, state and national reporting. In addition to its print edition, DallasNews operates digital platforms such as dallasnews.com and the Spanish‐language outlet Al Día, delivering news, analysis and multimedia content across web, mobile and social channels.

Beyond traditional journalism, DallasNews offers a suite of products and services designed to support regional businesses and community organizations. Its advertising division provides print and digital display ads, custom publishing and sponsored content, as well as event marketing, research services and audience analytics. By leveraging its deep local reach, the company helps clients develop targeted campaigns that engage readers and drive brand awareness.

In recent years, DallasNews has expanded its digital subscription offerings, introducing paywalls, membership programs and specialty newsletters to diversify revenue streams. The company also produces podcasts, social media content and live events to connect with audiences on emerging platforms. These initiatives aim to uphold journalistic standards while adapting to changing consumer habits and market dynamics.

Established in 1885 with the launch of The Dallas Morning News and later operating under the A.H. Belo Corporation name following a 2008 spin-off, the company rebranded as DallasNews in 2021 to reflect its regional identity. Governed by a board of directors and led by an executive management team based in Dallas, it continues to serve as a primary source of news and information for North Texas residents and beyond.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.80 to $14.85
• 50-Day Range: $4.39 to $16.06
• 52-Week Range: $3.66 to $16.10
• Volume: 11,764 shs
• Average Volume: 79,885 shs
• Market Capitalization: $79.31 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

DallasNews Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

DallasNews scored higher than 12% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 139th out of 144 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: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of DallasNews is -15.28, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of DallasNews is -15.28, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

DallasNews has a P/B Ratio of 11.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.84% 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 0.2, 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 50.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

DallasNews does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

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

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.84% 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 0.2, 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 50.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.48

News Sentiment

DallasNews has a news sentiment score of 0.48. 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 0.90 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for DallasNews this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 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

Only 0.98% of the stock of DallasNews is held by insiders.

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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DALN shares have increased by 99.5% and is now trading at $14.8250.

How were DallasNews' earnings last quarter?

DallasNews Corporation (NASDAQ:DALN) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 30th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $29.77 million during the quarter. DallasNews had a negative net margin of 4.26% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 150.61%.

Who are DallasNews' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of DallasNews include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (7.18%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.92%) and Cambiar Investors LLC (0.89%).
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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: 7/30/2025
• Today: 9/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025
• 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): ($0.97)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $130 thousand
• Net Margins: -4.26%
• Pretax Margin: -3.58%
• Return on Equity: 150.61%
• Return on Assets: 41.90%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.30
• Quick Ratio: 2.28

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $125.39 million
• Price / Sales: 0.63
• Cash Flow: $0.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 45.73
• Book Value: $1.27 per share
• Price / Book: 11.65

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,350,000
• Free Float: 5,300,000
• Market Cap: $79.18 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.66