$54.89
+0.20%Dolby Laboratories, Inc. creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment and communications at the cinema, DTV, transmissions and devices, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, and home entertainment devices. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for a range of media applications.; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in various media devices; Dolby AC-4, an digital audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for cinema and a range of media devices. Its audio technologies also include Dolby Digital, a digital audio coding technology that provides multichannel sound to applications; Dolby Digital Plus, a digital audio coding technology that offers audio transmission for a range of media applications and devices; Dolby TrueHD, a digital audio coding technology providing encoding for media application; Dolby Vision, an imaging technology for cinema and media devices; Dolby Voice, an audio conferencing technology; and HEVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency to support for media devices. In addition, the company designs and manufactures digital cinema servers, cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, hardware components, video conferencing solutions, and other products for the cinema, television, broadcast, communication, and entertainment industries. Further, it offers various services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. The company serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, and video game designers. It sells its products directly to the end users, as well as through dealers and distributors worldwide. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Total Payments
48
Latest Dividend
$0.3600
Annual Amount
$1.7400
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 11, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 | Quarterly | +9.09% |
Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 1, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 19, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | +10.00% |
Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 2, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | +11.11% |
Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 4, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 | Quarterly | +8.00% |
Aug 9, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 5, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | +13.64% |
Jul 29, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 4, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 28, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 4, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | May 27, 2020 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 29, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | +15.79% |
Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 1, 2019 | May 14, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 30, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 24, 2018 | Nov 5, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 | Quarterly | +18.75% |
Jul 25, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 14, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 24, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 22, 2018 | Feb 5, 2018 | Feb 14, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 23, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | +14.29% |
Jul 26, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | $0.1400 | $0.1400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 27, 2017 | May 8, 2017 | May 16, 2017 | $0.1400 | $0.1400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 26, 2017 | Feb 6, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | $0.1400 | $0.1400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | $0.1400 | $0.1400 | Quarterly | +16.67% |
Jul 28, 2016 | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 28, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 27, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Feb 17, 2016 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 21, 2015 | Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 10, 2015 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | +20.00% |
Jul 23, 2015 | Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 11, 2015 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 22, 2015 | May 4, 2015 | May 12, 2015 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 21, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 10, 2015 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2014 | Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | -97.50% |
Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 | $4.0000 | $4.0000 | Quarterly | - |
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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