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Dolby Laboratories (DLB)


Market Price (4/22/2026): $65.05 | Market Cap: $6.2 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Application Software

Dolby Laboratories (DLB)


Market Price (4/22/2026): $65.05
Market Cap: $6.2 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Application Software

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 6.1%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Video Streaming, Music Streaming, and Gaming Content & Platforms.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -54%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -91%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9%

Key risks
DLB key risks include [1] its heavy reliance on the adoption and sales success of its licensing partners, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 6.1%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Video Streaming, Music Streaming, and Gaming Content & Platforms.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -54%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -91%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9%
6 Key risks
DLB key risks include [1] its heavy reliance on the adoption and sales success of its licensing partners, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Dolby Laboratories (DLB) stock has remained largely at the same level since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and Segment Performance: Dolby Laboratories reported a non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.06 for Q1 Fiscal 2026, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.88 to $0.99. However, total revenue for the quarter was $347 million, which, while exceeding analysts' expectations, represented a 2.8% to 2.9% year-over-year decline from $357 million in Q1 Fiscal 2025. The decline was attributed primarily to lower revenues in the licensing segment. While the company demonstrated strong momentum in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, with expanded partnerships in the automotive sector (over 35 OEM partners) and mobile licensing revenue growth exceeding 20% year-over-year, these were partially offset by a decline in broadcast revenue and anticipated contraction in the PC and consumer electronics segments for the full fiscal year. This mixed performance, with an earnings beat coupled with a revenue dip in a core segment, likely contributed to the stock remaining largely range-bound as positive developments were counterbalanced by ongoing challenges in traditional markets.

2. Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation: During Q1 Fiscal 2026, Dolby Laboratories actively returned capital to shareholders, repurchasing approximately one million shares of its common stock for about $70 million. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, marking a 9% increase year-over-year. These actions typically provide support for a stock's price by reducing the number of outstanding shares and providing a steady income stream to investors. While these initiatives can act as a floor for the stock, they may not alone drive significant upward movement if broader market sentiment or other company-specific factors introduce a degree of caution or limit aggressive buying, resulting in the stock consolidating at a similar level.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 1.6% change in DLB stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254212026Change
Stock Price ($)63.8764.921.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3491,339-0.8%
Net Income Margin (%)18.9%18.0%-5.0%
P/E Multiple24.025.87.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96950.2%
Cumulative Contribution1.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DLB1.6% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%29.7%
Sector (XLK)7.4%29.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.3% change in DLB stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)93020254212026Change
Stock Price ($)71.5964.92-9.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3471,339-0.6%
Net Income Margin (%)19.6%18.0%-8.4%
P/E Multiple26.025.8-0.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96950.5%
Cumulative Contribution-9.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DLB-9.3% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%33.1%
Sector (XLK)9.9%29.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -17.6% change in DLB stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -10.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120254212026Change
Stock Price ($)78.7564.92-17.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3151,3391.8%
Net Income Margin (%)20.0%18.0%-10.1%
P/E Multiple28.725.8-10.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96950.2%
Cumulative Contribution-17.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DLB-17.6% 
Market (SPY)16.3%61.5%
Sector (XLK)50.5%53.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.1% change in DLB stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -39.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234212026Change
Stock Price ($)81.3064.92-20.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2371,3398.2%
Net Income Margin (%)14.8%18.0%21.1%
P/E Multiple42.525.8-39.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96950.5%
Cumulative Contribution-20.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DLB-20.1% 
Market (SPY)63.3%45.7%
Sector (XLK)108.9%38.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
DLB Return-1%-25%24%-8%-16%1%-28%
Peers Return9%-27%13%16%13%16%36%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%4%89%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DLB Win Rate58%42%67%42%33%50% 
Peers Win Rate47%28%58%50%52%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DLB Max Drawdown-13%-33%0%-22%-16%-9% 
Peers Max Drawdown-11%-38%-12%-19%-31%-10% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: XPER, IMAX, SONO, CRUS, ADI. See DLB Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventDLBS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-38.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven63.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-35.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven55.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven225 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-20.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven25.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven184 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-52.9%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven112.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven448 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Dolby Laboratories's stock fell -38.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/4/2021. A -38.7% loss requires a 63.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Dolby Laboratories (DLB)

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.

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1. The ARM Holdings for audio and video technology.

2. The 'Intel Inside' for superior sound and picture quality.

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Dolby Laboratories' major products and services include:

  • AAC & HE-AAC: Digital audio codec solutions used for a range of media applications.
  • AVC: A digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in various media devices.
  • Dolby AC-4: A digital audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to playback devices.
  • Dolby Atmos: Immersive audio technology for cinema and a range of media devices.
  • Dolby Digital: A digital audio coding technology that provides multichannel sound.
  • Dolby Digital Plus: A digital audio coding technology that offers audio transmission for media applications.
  • Dolby TrueHD: A digital audio coding technology providing encoding for media applications.
  • Dolby Vision: An imaging technology that enhances visual experiences for cinema and media devices.
  • Dolby Voice: An audio conferencing technology designed to improve communication.
  • HEVC: A digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency to support for media devices.
  • Digital Cinema Servers: Hardware designed for managing and playing digital cinematic content.
  • Cinema Processors: Devices that process audio signals for cinematic environments.
  • Amplifiers: Electronic devices used to increase the power of audio signals.
  • Loudspeakers: Devices that convert electrical audio signals into sound waves.
  • Video Conferencing Solutions: Integrated hardware and software for remote visual and audio communication.
  • Production Support Services: Services offered to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment.

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Dolby Laboratories (DLB) primarily sells its audio and imaging technologies, hardware components, and services to other companies rather than directly to individuals.

Based on the provided company description, its major customer categories include:

  • Film studios
  • Content creators
  • Post-production facilities
  • Cinema operators
  • Broadcasters
  • Video game designers

The provided background information specifies categories of customers rather than individual customer company names or their public symbols.

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Kevin J. Yeaman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Kevin J. Yeaman has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of Dolby Laboratories since March 2009. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he was Dolby's Chief Financial Officer, a role he took on in October 2005. Before joining Dolby, Mr. Yeaman was the Chief Financial Officer of Epiphany, Inc., and held the position of Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Informix Software, Inc.

Robert Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Robert Park is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Dolby Laboratories, leading the company's global finance organization. With over 25 years of experience, he has held financial and strategic business leadership roles at companies such as PayPal and Chegg Inc. Most recently, he was involved with BlueJeans Network, which was acquired by Verizon in 2020. Robert began his finance career with Ernst & Young LLP.

Andy Sherman, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Andy Sherman serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Dolby Laboratories. Before joining Dolby, Mr. Sherman was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at CBS Interactive. He also served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at CNET Networks, a company that was later acquired by CBS.

Linda Rogers, Senior Vice President, Chief People & Places Officer

Linda Rogers is the Senior Vice President and Chief People & Places Officer at Dolby Laboratories, where she leads all aspects of the global People group. She previously managed her own consultancy firm, Work Reimagined, assisting Silicon Valley technology organizations in adapting to changes in the global workforce. Her background also includes serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at eSilicon Corporation and various senior strategy and human resources roles at Sun Microsystems.

John Couling, Senior Vice President, Entertainment

John Couling is the Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories. During his tenure, his teams have established partnerships with leading content aggregators, distributors, and consumer device makers to integrate Dolby technology into their products. Prior to this role, he managed a global team responsible for all technology platforms, products, and worldwide business development. Mr. Couling initially joined Dolby in 1997 as an applications engineer focusing on the emerging DVD market.

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Key Risks to Dolby Laboratories (DLB)

  1. Risk of Intellectual Property Obsolescence and Competition in a Rapidly Evolving Technology Landscape: Dolby Laboratories' business model is fundamentally built upon its proprietary audio and imaging technologies and the associated intellectual property, including patents. The rapid pace of innovation within the entertainment and communications industries presents a continuous risk that Dolby's existing technologies could become obsolete. Furthermore, the company faces intense competition from new, potentially superior, more cost-effective, or open-source alternative technologies. If key patents expire without being replaced by new, widely adopted innovations, or if content creators, device manufacturers, and service providers increasingly opt for competing solutions, Dolby's licensing revenue, which is a primary source of income, could significantly decline.

  2. Dependence on Adoption within Dynamic Entertainment and Communications Ecosystems: Dolby's financial performance is heavily reliant on the widespread adoption and integration of its technologies across diverse industries, including film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, video game designers, and manufacturers of DTVs, mobile devices, and home entertainment systems. Shifts in industry standards, consolidation among key industry players, evolving consumer preferences (e.g., the continued shift towards streaming and new immersive experiences), or the failure of Dolby's technologies to be integrated into emerging platforms and devices could limit their market penetration and future revenue growth. The company must continuously innovate and secure widespread industry acceptance to maintain its market position.

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The addressable markets for Dolby Laboratories' main products and services demonstrate significant global reach and growth:

  • Dolby Atmos: The global Dolby Atmos Music market reached USD 1.32 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 12.52 billion by 2033. The global Dolby Atmos soundbar market was valued at USD 2.74 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.5% from 2025 to 2033. Another source indicates the global Dolby Atmos Soundbar Market size is valued at USD 2.69 billion in 2026, expected to reach USD 10.76 billion by 2035.
  • Dolby Vision: The global market for Dolby Vision TVs is estimated at USD 5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 15 billion by 2033. More broadly, the high dynamic range (HDR) market, which includes Dolby Vision, was valued at USD 41.79 billion globally in 2024 and is estimated to grow to USD 460.94 billion by 2034. Dolby Vision alone accounted for USD 15.1 billion of the HDR market in 2024.
  • Digital Cinema (including digital cinema servers, cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers): The global digital cinema market is predicted to reach USD 15.69 billion by 2035. The global digital cinema screen market size was USD 35.25 billion in 2024, with North America holding over 40% of the global revenue at USD 14.10 billion in 2024. The global movie theater market, which utilizes these technologies, was valued at USD 68.37 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 108.86 billion by 2034.
  • Audio Technologies (such as AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby AC-4, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD): The global audio systems market was valued at USD 118 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 185.18 billion by 2031. North America holds approximately 38% of this market. The global wireless audio device market is projected to grow from USD 75.84 billion in 2025 to USD 122.26 billion by 2034.
  • Video Codecs (AVC, HEVC): The global video codec market size was estimated at USD 2.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2032. Another report states the global Video CODECs Market was valued at USD 2.21 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 3.43 billion by 2035. The next generation video codec market was valued at USD 5.21 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 38.41 billion by 2035.
  • Dolby Voice (audio conferencing technology): The global video conferencing market size was valued at USD 37.29 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 65.72 billion by 2034. North America dominated the global video conferencing market with a share of 30.40% in 2025. Other estimates for the global video conferencing market include USD 9.99 billion in 2025, projected to increase to USD 31.04 billion by 2035, and USD 13.8 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 31.4 billion by 2034.
  • Professional Audio Visual (Pro AV) (hardware components, video conferencing solutions, and services for various industries): The global Pro AV market was valued at USD 90 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 127.31 billion by 2030. Another report indicates that Pro AV revenue will grow from USD 306.4 billion in 2023 to USD 325 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 422 billion by 2029. North America's projected market size for Pro AV is USD 104 billion in 2024. The professional audio visual system market was valued at USD 295.18 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 382.74 billion by 2031.

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Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is anticipated to experience future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years driven by several key initiatives and market expansions:

  1. Accelerated Adoption and Licensing of Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and Imaging Patents: Dolby expects to grow revenue from Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and its broader imaging patent portfolio by 15% to 20% annually over the next few years. These premium immersive audio and imaging technologies are being increasingly integrated across various entertainment and communication platforms.
  2. Significant Expansion into the Automotive Industry: The company is experiencing rapid growth in the automotive sector, with Dolby Atmos being adopted by over 35 automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), a notable increase from 20 OEMs the previous year. This expansion is fueled by rising investments in in-car entertainment and growing consumer demand for immersive audio experiences during travel.
  3. Growth in Streaming and Broadcast Services and New Imaging Patent Programs: Dolby is actively broadening its reach within the streaming and broadcast sectors. This includes securing licensing agreements with content service providers such as Roku, Peacock, and Canal+. A key driver in this area is the new imaging patent program for content streamers, including Dolby OptiView, which aims to expand the addressable market. The company has a stated goal of 10% of its revenue coming from content service providers within three years. Additionally, Dolby Vision 2, a new generation of its HDR picture quality enhancement technology, is expected to enhance revenue opportunities from televisions.
  4. Expansion in Mobile Devices and New Consumption-Based Revenue Models: While some traditional markets like PC and certain consumer electronics segments are projected to decline, Dolby anticipates growth in other mobile markets, with mobile revenue growing over 20% year-over-year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Furthermore, Dolby is shifting towards consumption-based revenue models, where earnings are tied to usage rather than just device sales. This strategy is exemplified by its new SaaS model, OptiView (under Dolby.io), which targets real-time interactive experiences such as sports and iGaming with ultra-low latency streaming.

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Share Repurchases

  • In fiscal year 2025, Dolby Laboratories repurchased approximately 479,000 shares of its common stock for approximately $35 million.
  • As of the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, Dolby had approximately $277 million of stock repurchase authorization available.
  • During one quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company repurchased $15 million worth of common stock, with approximately $387 million remaining on its share repurchase plan authorization.

Share Issuance

  • Proceeds from the issuance of common stock were $43.7 million in fiscal year 2025 and $40.2 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • Dolby Laboratories' shares outstanding declined by 0.65% year-over-year for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
  • Shares outstanding saw a 0.16% increase in 2025 from 2024, following a 0.42% decline in 2024 from 2023.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2024, Dolby Laboratories acquired over 5,000 GE Licensing patents, including key video compression technologies, which significantly bolstered its intellectual property portfolio.

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Financials

DLBXPERIMAXSONOCRUSADIMedian
NameDolby La.Xperi Imax Sonos Cirrus L.Analog D. 
Mkt Price64.926.6435.7514.94169.77375.2750.34
Mkt Cap6.20.31.91.88.7183.54.1
Rev LTM1,3394484101,4381,97311,7571,388
Op Inc LTM267-4494194563,492181
FCF LTM380-21851226084,560251
FCF 3Y Avg355-3647944413,662225
CFO LTM420-11271446305,054282
CFO 3Y Avg388-19861364714,482262

Growth & Margins

DLBXPERIMAXSONOCRUSADIMedian
NameDolby La.Xperi Imax Sonos Cirrus L.Analog D. 
Rev Chg LTM1.8%-9.2%16.5%-1.2%7.0%25.9%4.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.7%-3.6%11.7%-6.4%-0.4%-0.5%-0.4%
Rev Chg Q-2.9%-4.8%35.1%-0.9%4.5%30.4%1.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.8%-1.3%8.6%-0.4%1.3%6.7%0.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM-3.6%48.9%96.8%126.3%21.0%72.6%60.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg6.9%29.6%4,960.1%-70.0%4.7%4.1%5.8%
Op Mgn LTM20.0%-9.8%22.8%1.3%23.1%29.7%21.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg20.0%-17.2%16.9%-1.8%20.6%27.1%18.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.8%-0.6%3.2%3.6%0.1%2.5%1.3%
CFO/Rev LTM31.4%-0.1%31.0%10.0%31.9%43.0%31.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg29.6%-3.8%22.2%9.0%25.0%41.1%23.6%
FCF/Rev LTM28.4%-4.8%20.8%8.5%30.8%38.8%24.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg27.0%-7.3%12.0%6.2%23.3%33.6%17.7%

Valuation

DLBXPERIMAXSONOCRUSADIMedian
NameDolby La.Xperi Imax Sonos Cirrus L.Analog D. 
Mkt Cap6.20.31.91.88.7183.54.1
P/S4.60.74.71.34.415.64.5
P/Op Inc23.2-7.120.592.919.052.521.9
P/EBIT23.2-8.227.3218.817.651.725.2
P/E25.8-5.555.2-102.421.567.823.6
P/CFO14.7-600.415.212.513.836.314.3
Total Yield4.9%-18.2%1.8%-1.0%4.7%2.5%2.2%
Dividend Yield1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.0%-8.8%3.2%4.4%8.1%3.3%3.8%
D/E0.00.20.10.00.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.1-0.10.1-0.2-0.10.0-0.1

Returns

DLBXPERIMAXSONOCRUSADIMedian
NameDolby La.Xperi Imax Sonos Cirrus L.Analog D. 
1M Rtn7.6%17.5%-2.6%13.9%24.8%21.3%15.7%
3M Rtn5.9%8.9%-4.9%-2.5%35.1%27.3%7.4%
6M Rtn-5.7%-2.1%11.5%-11.2%30.1%53.3%4.7%
12M Rtn-6.3%1.4%60.0%85.1%97.9%117.7%72.6%
3Y Rtn-19.1%-33.7%76.6%-26.9%92.9%111.8%28.8%
1M Excs Rtn-1.0%9.0%-11.1%5.3%16.2%12.7%7.1%
3M Excs Rtn2.0%4.9%-8.9%-6.4%31.2%23.4%3.4%
6M Excs Rtn-10.5%-5.5%4.9%-15.5%28.6%49.5%-0.3%
12M Excs Rtn-41.7%-31.9%25.5%51.4%64.7%82.4%38.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-91.0%-103.6%1.5%-97.1%19.7%38.7%-44.8%

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$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment1,2741,3001,2541,2811,162
Total1,2741,3001,2541,2811,162


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment262    
Total262    


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$64.92 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.2 
First Trading Date02/17/2005 
Distance from 52W High-15.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$62.99$67.01
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA3.1%-3.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility28.4%22.5%
Downside Capture-0.150.38
Upside Capture-2.9148.56
Correlation (SPY)27.7%46.1%
DLB Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.430.670.680.620.820.75
Up Beta1.261.381.420.830.800.66
Down Beta0.161.591.150.830.920.79
Up Capture-45%1%8%19%40%34%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days8202959117360
Down Capture98%39%53%76%99%98%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days14223467134389

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DLB
DLB-8.0%22.6%-0.44-
Sector ETF (XLK)61.4%20.8%2.2038.3%
Equity (SPY)23.7%12.7%1.5248.0%
Gold (GLD)41.4%27.5%1.25-4.1%
Commodities (DBC)22.4%16.2%1.25-0.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.8%0.7237.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-10.4%42.7%-0.1417.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DLB
DLB-7.0%24.6%-0.32-
Sector ETF (XLK)17.9%24.7%0.6549.7%
Equity (SPY)10.8%17.1%0.4954.1%
Gold (GLD)21.6%17.8%0.995.8%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%18.8%0.478.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.1%18.8%0.1245.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)3.8%56.4%0.2916.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DLB
DLB5.7%26.6%0.24-
Sector ETF (XLK)22.8%24.3%0.8556.9%
Equity (SPY)13.9%17.9%0.6761.6%
Gold (GLD)13.7%15.9%0.715.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%17.6%0.3919.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2349.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.0%66.9%1.0714.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 315202612.5%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity95.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
1/29/20261.8%2.0%3.9%
11/18/20250.1%3.7%2.5%
7/31/2025-7.0%-4.5%-4.4%
5/1/2025-1.7%-1.6%-2.5%
1/29/20258.3%4.7%1.6%
11/19/202415.6%13.3%9.7%
8/7/2024-7.2%-4.2%-6.1%
5/2/20243.0%3.9%1.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111213
# Negative131211
Median Positive3.5%3.5%3.7%
Median Negative-5.8%-3.5%-2.5%
Max Positive15.6%13.3%13.1%
Max Negative-11.1%-12.5%-16.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202511/18/202510-K
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202411/19/202410-K
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/02/202410-Q
09/30/202311/17/202310-K
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/18/202210-K
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 1/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Total Revenue375.00 Mil390.00 Mil405.00 Mil  Higher New
Q2 2026 Licensing Revenue350.00 Mil365.00 Mil380.00 Mil  Higher New
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS0.941.011.09  Higher New
2026 Total Revenue1.40 Bil1.43 Bil1.45 Bil0.7% RaisedGuidance: 1.42 Bil for 2026
2026 Licensing Revenue1.29 Bil1.32 Bil1.34 Bil0.8% RaisedGuidance: 1.31 Bil for 2026
2026 Diluted EPS2.712.792.86  Higher New

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/18/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue315.00 Mil330.00 Mil345.00 Mil   
Q1 2026 Licensing Revenue290.00 Mil305.00 Mil320.00 Mil   
2026 Revenue1.39 Bil1.42 Bil1.44 Bil5.2% Higher NewGuidance: 1.34 Bil for 2025
2026 Licensing Revenue1.28 Bil1.31 Bil1.33 Bil5.2% Higher NewGuidance: 1.25 Bil for 2025
2026 Operating Margin 21.0%    

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Yeaman, Kevin JPresident and CEOa trustSell1217202566.7426,7661,786,3107,016,034Form
2Yeaman, Kevin JPresident and CEOa trustSell1217202567.246,751453,9296,614,743Form
3Sherman, Mark AndrewEVP, Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell1217202566.739,109607,8494,874,937Form
4Sherman, Mark AndrewEVP, Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell1217202567.262,491167,5544,746,328Form
5Couling, John DSVP, EntertainmentDirectSell1215202568.757,273500,0197,429,469Form