$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.
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.
Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.
DLB โข NYSE
| Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2008 |
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-1.4M | -487.9M | (25.7M) | (25.7M) | (25.7M) | -38.2M | -4.5M | (2.6M) | -14.9M | -22.9M | -5.3M | -121M | -66.3M | -6.7M | -4.1M | -12.5M | -3.4M | -5.6M | -16.6M | -253M | |
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15.9M | 391.8M | 231.8M | 231.8M | 193.4M | 118M | 64.8M | 491.1M | 337.6M | 360.5M | 236.4M | 366.1M | 451.4M | 296.6M | 692.5M | 594.7M | 429.7M | 643.4M | 176.9M | 299.4M | |
11.3M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -11.5M | 16.4M | -2.6M | 0.0 | -12.4M | 1.5M | 120.3M | -768K | 4.4M | 4.6M | 2.1M | 3.6M | 2.2M | 0.0 | 40K | |
-10.6M | -286.3M | (54.2M) | (54.2M) | (73.9M) | -295.9M | -44.9M | (134.4M) | -56.2M | (78.3M) | -161.7M | -282.5M | -203.6M | -221.2M | (176.9M) | -194.7M | -236.7M | -44.4M | -236.5M | -271.3M | |
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793.4M | 577.8M | 818M | 818M | 799.2M | 628.4M | 1.2B | 1.1B | 805.6M | 918.1M | 627M | 516.1M | 531.9M | 568.5M | 454.4M | 492.6M | 551.5M | 545.9M | 451.7M | 394.8M | |
430.3M | 297.2M | 336.7M | 336.7M | 259.9M | 259.1M | 393.3M | 274.9M | 214.1M | 266.8M | 266.2M | 135.1M | 114.4M | 244.9M | 243.9M | 222.1M | 356.3M | 289M | 249.7M | 250.9M |
DLB - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
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10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 30, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 06, 2026 | February 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | January 29, 2026 | December 26, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 29, 2026 | January 29, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | December 16, 2025 | February 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 18, 2025 | November 18, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | November 18, 2025 | September 26, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 14, 2025 | November 11, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | July 31, 2025 | July 31, 2025 | 2025 |
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