Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.30
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
49.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
DLB Dividend Income Check
Safety
49.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
DLB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$1.30
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR9.8%
5Y CAGR8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return-26.7%
5Y Total Return-40.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,94510Y ago$12,93720Y ago$31,978
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DLB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
DLB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. distributes 49.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DLB has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.8% and 5-year CAGR of 8.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DLB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -40.5%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,937 today.
DLB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.90
Avg/Payment$0.2950
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | — | 2.55% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.3600 | — | 2.02% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.04% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 1.82% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 1.66% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 1.51% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.3300 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.54% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 1.67% | Aug 27, 2024 |
DLB Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
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Safety
Sustainable
49.6% payout
Streak
12Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
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LOGIDLB Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.72 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.35 | 9.8% | 4 | $2.62 | 51.5% | 1.94x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $1.23 | 10.8% | 4 | $2.69 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $1.11 | 8.8% | 4 | $1.96 | 56.6% | 1.77x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 12.1% | 4 | $1.81 | 56.4% | 1.77x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.91 | 3.4% | 4 | $2.97 | 30.6% | 3.26x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | 11.4% | 4 | $2.25 | 39.1% | 2.56x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.79 | 17.9% | 4 | $2.44 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.67 | 15.5% | 4 | $1.14 | 58.8% | 1.70x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.58 | 16.0% | 4 | $1.95 | 29.7% | 3.36x | 0.6% |
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DLB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLB stock.
How much dividend does DLB pay per share?
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DLB's next ex-dividend date?
DLB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DLB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DLB's dividend safe?
DLB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +49.6% and FCF payout ratio of +32.7%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DLB a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does DLB pay dividends?
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DLB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DLB five years ago would be worth approximately $5,945 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DLB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DLB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.