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
3Y+4.0%
5Y+8.0%
10Y+15.0%
3Y+27.0%
5Y+39.0%
10Y+109.0%
3Y+29.0%
5Y+48.0%
10Y+34.0%
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue1.35B
Cost of Goods Sold (160.13M)
Gross Profit1.19B
Operating Expenses (924.04M)
Operating Income264.96M
Interest Expense (0.00)
Other Income/Expense38.53M
Pretax Income303.49M
Income Tax (46.99M)
Net Income255.02M
Net Income
255.02M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

88.1%

Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.

Operating Margin

19.6%

Healthy operating margins demonstrate effective cost control and strong business fundamentals.

Net Profit Margin

18.9%

Strong net margins indicate efficient operations and favorable tax/interest management.

Effective Tax Rate

15.5%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

High margin compression: Large gap between gross and net margins suggests operational inefficiencies or heavy debt burden. Focus on expense management and deleveraging.

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Income Statement

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Income StatementSep 2025Sep 2024Sep 2023Sep 2023Jun 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021Sep 2020Sep 2019Sep 2018Sep 2017Sep 2016Sep 2015Sep 2014Sep 2013Sep 2012Sep 2011Sep 2010Sep 2009Sep 2008
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GROSS PROFIT
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PRE-TAX INCOME
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NET INCOME
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SEC Filings

DLB - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
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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