Dolby Laboratories Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
Dolby Laboratories is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.47% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 20th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 12th May, 2026.
Key information
2.5%
Dividend yield
3.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | 20 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 12 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 27% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Dolby: I Don't Mind Waiting In 2026
May 03
DLB: Expanding Premium Audio Partnerships Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Dolby Laboratories from $90.50 to $81.00, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Dolby Atmos is being introduced in the new BMW 7 Series through BMW's Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, which includes up to 36 speakers and 1,965 watts and is aimed at creating a three-dimensional in-car listening experience (Key Developments).
DLB: Expanding Premium Cinema Footprint And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Upside
Analysts are keeping their price target for Dolby Laboratories steady at $90.00. They point to only minor adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions and profit margin outlook, along with a slightly lower future P/E multiple in their refreshed models.DLB: Future Streaming Expansion And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Upside Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $90.00 price target for Dolby Laboratories, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin, and a slightly reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News From September 27, 2025 to December 26, 2025, Dolby repurchased 1,044,838 shares for US$70 million, representing 1.09% of shares, completing a total of 53,316,704 shares repurchased for US$3,094.61 million under the buyback announced on November 3, 2009 (company filing).DLB: Future Streaming Technology Adoption Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target for Dolby Laboratories from $114.00 to $90.00. They cite updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change.
DLB: Media Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Measured Future Returns
Analysts are keeping their price target for Dolby Laboratories steady at $68.00. This points to largely unchanged expectations around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.DLB: Broad Media Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Steady Returns
Analysts maintained their Dolby Laboratories fair value estimate at $68.00, with only minor adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E informing the updated price target rationale. What's in the News Dolby updated earnings guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with total revenue estimated at US$375 million to US$405 million and GAAP diluted EPS expected at US$0.94 to US$1.09.DLB: Ongoing Technology Adoption Will Support Returns Despite Choppy Macro Conditions
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Dolby Laboratories to a range of about $85 to $95. This reflects a more cautious stance on the stock while still pointing to solid recent results and ongoing technology adoption, even as the macro backdrop pressures some revenue streams.Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Feb 02
DLB: Technology Adoption And Solid Execution Will Support Future Share Gains
Narrative Update on Dolby Laboratories The analyst price target for Dolby Laboratories has shifted down to a range of about $85 to $95 per share. Analysts point to a solid fiscal Q4, guidance in line with expectations, and continued technology adoption despite macro headwinds as key reasons for the updated view.DLB: Steady Outlook Will Balance Macro Pressures And Expanding Technology Adoption
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Dolby Laboratories, with recent moves from $100 to $95 and from $95 to $85, as they weigh steady guidance and progress in technology adoption against ongoing macro headwinds affecting foundational revenues. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show that bearish analysts are trimming their expectations for Dolby Laboratories even as they acknowledge stable guidance and a solid fiscal fourth quarter.Is There An Opportunity With Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s (NYSE:DLB) 42% Undervaluation?
Jan 05DLB: Cautious Outlook Will Weigh On Shares Despite Expanding Technology Adoption
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Dolby Laboratories from $74.00 to $68.00, citing slightly higher discount-rate assumptions despite improving revenue growth and profit margin expectations. They continue to support maintaining a constructive long term outlook.DLB: Durable Business Model Will Support Future Gains Despite Macro Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Dolby Laboratories by roughly 10 dollars to reflect ongoing macro headwinds to foundational revenues. At the same time, they highlight solid quarterly execution and continued adoption of the company’s technologies as support for maintaining positive ratings.DLB: Durable Business Model Will Support Long-Term Stability Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds
Analysts have reduced their fair value price target for Dolby Laboratories from $95.75 to $90.50, citing continued macroeconomic headwinds but also recognizing progress in revenue growth and profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a mix of optimism about Dolby Laboratories' underlying business strengths and caution regarding ongoing macroeconomic challenges.The Returns At Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) Aren't Growing
Nov 11Investor Optimism Abounds Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) But Growth Is Lacking
Sep 27Expanding Auto And Device Ecosystems Will Define Immersive Entertainment
Despite Dolby Laboratories' durable business model, growing licensing revenues, and long-term growth potential from strategic partnerships, analysts have trimmed the price target from $103.00 to $95.75 due to uninspiring device markets, macroeconomic uncertainty, and a lack of near-term catalysts. Analyst Commentary Growing licensing revenues and increased adoption across key markets support positive sentiment.What Is Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s (NYSE:DLB) Share Price Doing?
Jul 28Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) Shares Could Be 33% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
May 27Should You Be Adding Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) To Your Watchlist Today?
May 06Dolby Laboratories Remains Fully Valued On Slow Growth
Feb 07Dolby Laboratories: Picture Improved, But Still A Bit Too Expensive
Nov 22Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: DLB's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: DLB's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Dolby Laboratories Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (DLB) | 2.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Software) | 0.9% |
| Analyst forecast (DLB) (up to 3 years) | 2.5% |
Notable Dividend: DLB's dividend (2.47%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: DLB's dividend (2.47%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.22%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (27.1%), DLB's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (51.5%), DLB's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 18:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/26 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Vikram Kesavabhotla | Baird |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Eric Wold | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |