Dolby Laboratories Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
Dolby Laboratories's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -3.3%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 21.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.4% per year. Dolby Laboratories's return on equity is 9.3%, and it has net margins of 18%.
Key information
-3.31%
Earnings growth rate
-1.72%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.40% |
| Return on equity | 9.30% |
| Net Margin | 17.97% |
| Next Earnings Update | 30 Apr 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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.Dolby Labs Has Easy 30% Upside
Apr 06DLB: 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 22Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Dolby Laboratories makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 26 Dec 25 | 1,339 | 241 | 645 | 264 |
| 26 Sep 25 | 1,349 | 255 | 647 | 262 |
| 27 Jun 25 | 1,347 | 264 | 640 | 263 |
| 28 Mar 25 | 1,320 | 257 | 628 | 262 |
| 27 Dec 24 | 1,315 | 263 | 625 | 263 |
| 27 Sep 24 | 1,274 | 262 | 605 | 264 |
| 28 Jun 24 | 1,259 | 212 | 605 | 265 |
| 29 Mar 24 | 1,269 | 190 | 614 | 269 |
| 29 Dec 23 | 1,280 | 188 | 615 | 274 |
| 29 Sep 23 | 1,300 | 201 | 613 | 272 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,287 | 219 | 603 | 263 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,279 | 242 | 591 | 257 |
| 30 Dec 22 | 1,237 | 183 | 617 | 257 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,254 | 184 | 634 | 261 |
| 01 Jul 22 | 1,261 | 201 | 639 | 261 |
| 01 Apr 22 | 1,258 | 216 | 632 | 260 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,243 | 255 | 587 | 259 |
| 24 Sep 21 | 1,281 | 310 | 557 | 254 |
| 25 Jun 21 | 1,267 | 293 | 541 | 253 |
| 26 Mar 21 | 1,228 | 306 | 526 | 251 |
| 25 Dec 20 | 1,260 | 318 | 538 | 245 |
| 25 Sep 20 | 1,162 | 231 | 556 | 239 |
| 26 Jun 20 | 1,189 | 248 | 554 | 238 |
| 27 Mar 20 | 1,245 | 221 | 570 | 238 |
| 27 Dec 19 | 1,231 | 206 | 560 | 237 |
| 27 Sep 19 | 1,242 | 255 | 549 | 238 |
| 28 Jun 19 | 1,183 | 238 | 550 | 238 |
| 29 Mar 19 | 1,096 | 201 | 541 | 238 |
| 28 Dec 18 | 1,057 | 193 | 525 | 239 |
| 28 Sep 18 | 1,055 | 42 | 507 | 237 |
| 29 Jun 18 | 1,056 | 37 | 490 | 234 |
| 30 Mar 18 | 1,147 | 110 | 480 | 233 |
| 29 Dec 17 | 1,115 | 95 | 474 | 232 |
| 29 Sep 17 | 1,080 | 206 | 468 | 233 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,072 | 204 | 464 | 235 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,044 | 192 | 463 | 230 |
| 30 Dec 16 | 1,051 | 208 | 458 | 224 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,026 | 186 | 464 | 220 |
| 01 Jul 16 | 1,025 | 208 | 470 | 211 |
| 01 Apr 16 | 980 | 180 | 470 | 202 |
| 01 Jan 16 | 977 | 171 | 467 | 206 |
| 25 Sep 15 | 971 | 181 | 461 | 201 |
| 26 Jun 15 | 965 | 181 | 449 | 198 |
Quality Earnings: DLB has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DLB's current net profit margins (18%) are lower than last year (20%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DLB's earnings have declined by 3.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: DLB's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: DLB had negative earnings growth (-8.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Software industry average (16%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: DLB's Return on Equity (9.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 11:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/26 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/26 |
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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. |