Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

DLBยทNYSE

$54.89

+0.20%
TechnologyInformation Technology Services

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$5.25B
EPS2.6600
P/E Ratio20.64
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that DLB stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 90.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 74.00 to a high of 112.00.

Lowest Target
74.00
34.82%
Consensus Target
90.33
64.57%
Highest Target
112.00
104.04%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 90.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 74.00 to a high of 112.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+64.6%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

42.1% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.35B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.40B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.39B - 1.42B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.0%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
255.02M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
409.62M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
406.34M - 412.89M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+60.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.66
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$4.23
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$4.17 - $4.24
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+58.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
279.97M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
306.95M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
303.76M - 311.35M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+9.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
378.56M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
411.52M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
407.24M - 417.43M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.7%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
647.24M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
664.18M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
657.28M - 673.71M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.6%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $18.31M worth of DLB shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

32.0K

1.80M

Net Activity

-1.8M

-$1.80M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

69.5K

4.65M

Net Activity

-4.6M

-$4.65M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

92.4K

6.33M

Net Activity

-6.3M

-$6.33M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

75.0K

5.53M

Net Activity

-5.5M

-$5.53M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
YKJ

Yeaman Kevin J

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

178.4K sharesโ€ข10 transactions

$12.42M

2
CJD

Couling John D

Officer: Svp, Entertainment

31.7K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$2.01M

3
SMA

Sherman Mark Andrew

Officer: Evp, Gen. Counsel & Secretary

19.5K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.43M

4
RS

Revankar Shriram

Officer: Svp, Advanced Technology Group

16.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$1.08M

5
PT

Pendleton Todd

Officer: Svp, Chief Marketing Officer

11.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$648K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $18.31M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.80M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.