Dolby Laboratories (DLB)

Currency in USD
50.04
-1.11(-2.17%)
Closed·
50.90+0.86(+1.72%)
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Trading near 52-week Low
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Fair Value
Day's Range
50.0351.24
52 wk Range
50.0377.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
51.15
Open
51
Day's Range
50.03-51.24
52 wk Range
50.03-77
Volume
980.25K
Average Volume (3m)
822.66K
1-Year Change
-33.0479%
Book Value / Share
27.4
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
78.33
Upside
+56.54%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Dolby Laboratories News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 78.33
(+56.54% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Baird
Hold60.00+19.90%68.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
Baird
Hold68.00+35.89%74.00MaintainNov 21, 2025
Rosenblatt
Buy85.00+69.86%95.00MaintainNov 19, 2025
Baird
Hold74.00+47.88%-New CoverageSep 05, 2025
Tigress Financial Partners
Buy114.00+127.82%-MaintainAug 15, 2025

Dolby Laboratories Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Dolby Labs Q2 FY2026 EPS of $1.37 beat forecast of $1.33; revenue of $396M exceeded estimate of $385.8M, though stock fell 1.85% after-hours
  • Licensing revenue comprised 93.9% of total revenue at $372M; company declared $0.36/share dividend, up 9% year-over-year
  • Generated $93M operating cash flow and repurchased $65M in common stock; Dolby Vision and Atmos adoption expanding across platforms
  • Maintained FY2026 revenue guidance of $1.4B-$1.45B with non-GAAP operating expenses of $780M-$800M and 50-100 bps margin improvement expected
  • CEO highlighted strategic growth in new markets and automotive sector expansion, while noting risks from supply chain issues and macroeconomic pressures
Last Updated: 2026-04-30, 05:42 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.37 / 1.33
Revenue / Forecast
396M / 385.8M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.52%
Dividend Yield
2.74%
Industry Median 1.09%
Annualized payout
1.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.89%
Growth Streak

DLB Income Statement

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Peers
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P/E Ratio
19.4x35.5x12.7x
PEG Ratio
−4.210.520.01
Price/Book
1.8x4.2x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.5x2.3x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
66.2%38.2%27.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of audio, imaging, accessibility, and other hardware and software solutions for television, broadcast, and live entertainment industries in the United States and internationally. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC, HE-AAC, and extended HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution; AVC, a digital video codec used in STBs, mobile devices, cameras, and broadcast television services and other products; and Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision include encoding technologies that artists use to create more compelling and immersive audio and video experiences. It also provides DD+, an advanced surround sound audio codec technology; Dolby AC-4, an audio codec that uses cutting edge compression; and HEVC, a digital video codec that compresses video. In addition, the company offers Dolby Cinemas, a premium large format cinemas that deliver a Dolby branded premium cinema offering with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a Dolby theater design; Dolby.io, a SaaS product of immersive, interactive, and social experiences with real-time engagement for live events, especially sports; and digital cinema servers, cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio and imaging hardware and software products for the cinema, television, broadcast, communication, and entertainment industries. Further, it provides various services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. It serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, and broadcasters. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Employees
2051

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
36.46M38.54%1.86B
Other Institutional Investors
57.36M60.64%2.93B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
780.46K0.83%39.92M
Total
94.6M100.00%4.84B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Dolby Trust35.09%33,197,7331,698,064
BlackRock, Inc.6.39%6,040,564308,975

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FAQ

What Is the Dolby Labs (DLB) Stock Price Today?

The Dolby Labs stock price today is 50.04 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Dolby Labs Trade On?

Dolby Labs is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Dolby Labs?

The stock symbol for Dolby Labs is "DLB."

Does Dolby Labs Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Dolby Labs dividend yield is 2.88%.

What Is the Dolby Labs Market Cap?

As of today, Dolby Labs market cap is 4.76B USD.

What Is Dolby Labs's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Dolby Labs EPS (TTM) is 2.52.

When Is the Next Dolby Labs Earnings Date?

Dolby Labs will release its next earnings report on Aug 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DLB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Dolby Labs Stock Split?

Dolby Labs has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Dolby Labs Have?

Dolby Labs has 2051 employees.

What is the current trading status of Dolby Labs (DLB)?

As of Jul 07, 2026, Dolby Labs (DLB) is trading at a price of 50.04 USD, with a previous close of 51.15 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 50.03 USD to 51.24 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 50.03 USD to 77.00 USD.

What Is Dolby Labs (DLB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Dolby Labs is 78.33 USD, with a high estimate of 90 USD and a low estimate of 60 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +56.54% Upside potential.

What Is the DLB Premarket Price?

DLB's last pre-market stock price is 51.65 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,410.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.50, or 0.98%.

What Is the DLB After Hours Price?

DLB's last after hours stock price is 50.90 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.86, or 1.72%.
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