Dolby's core licensing franchise remains highly cash-generative, with gross margins consistently above 86% and cumulative operating cash flow of $1.0B over the past ten quarters exceeding net income of $626M. However, revenue growth has stalled at a 10-quarter...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 30, 2026 | $0.69+2.8% vs $0.67 | $305M-2.2% vs $312M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.37+4.6% vs $1.31 | $396M+2.5% vs $386M |
Q1 2026 Jan 29, 2026 | $1.06+6.7% vs $0.99 | $347M+1.6% vs $341M |
Q4 2025 Nov 18, 2025 | $0.99+41.6% vs $0.70 | $307M+0.4% vs $306M |
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) ("Dolby"), a leader in immersive entertainment, today announced it has granted inducement awards under its 2026 Inducement Stock Plan (the "Plan") to its new President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc Whitten, as inducement awards in connection with the commencement of his employment.
New Sports Intelligence helps providers better understand and deepen fan engagement, as Dolby Vision comes to the platform alongside updates to Dolby OptiView Ads AMSTERDAM, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today announced major updates to Dolby OptiView, its live sports platform, ahead of IBC 2026.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.03 | $5.52B | 22.15 | 5.92% | 18.9% | 9.96% | 2.24% | |
| $48.30 | $5.12B | 45.57 | 4.93% | 10.55% | 20.12% | — | |
| $77.18 | $3.28B | 105.73 | 2.73% | 2.58% | 1.3% | — | |
| $197.24 | $207.1B | 39.37 | 13.66% | 21.01% | 37.33% | — | |
| $326.55 | $8.44B | 27.67 | -3.97% | 38.32% | 26.82% | — | |
| $29.54 | $2.29B | -24.62 | 28.64% | -20.04% | -16.13% | — |
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) reported $1.35B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 523% increase from $217.5M in 2003.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) grew revenue by 5.9% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) is profitable, generating $226.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.9% net margin).
Yes, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.24%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) generated $344.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
