Dolby Laboratories
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- Dolby Laboratories operates in a competitive industry where its innovative audio and visual technologies continue to set it apart from competitors, driving long-term growth potential.
- In the most recent quarter, Dolby reported a gross margin of 86.8%, demonstrating strong profitability despite revenue challenges.
- The company's operating income for Q2 2026 was $38.271 million, reflecting a solid operational performance.
- The specialty business services industry is currently facing a downturn, impacting revenue growth and overall market sentiment.
- Dolby's revenue decreased by 23% compared to the prior quarter, falling to $305 million from $396 million.
- The operating margin has compressed to 12.5%, down from 29.1% in the previous quarter, indicating potential operational inefficiencies.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $5.47B | Enterprise value | $4.86B | Trailing P/E | 24.87 | Forward P/E | 12.76 |
| PEG | 1.29 | Price / book | 2.12 | Beta | 0.78 | Dividend yield | 2.46% |
| Revenue growth | -3.3% | Earnings growth | -37.5% | Gross margin | 87.6% | Operating margin | 12.5% |
| Profit margin | 16.7% | ROE | 8.8% | ROA | 5.2% | Debt / equity | 0.02 |
| Current ratio | 3.19 | Free cash flow | $331.85M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $79.00 |
| 52w high | $70.31 | 52w low | $48.26 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $305M | $396M | $347M | $307M | $316M |
| Op margin | 12.5% | 29.1% | 20.9% | 11.7% | 14.9% |
| Net income | $28.6M | — | — | — | — |
| Gross margin | 86.8% | 88.7% | 87.5% | 87.1% | 86.1% |
| Gross profit | $265M | $351M | $303M | $268M | $272M |
| Operating income | $38.3M | $115M | $72.6M | $35.8M | $47.1M |
- Revenue -23% vs prior quarter ($305M vs $396M).
- Gross margin 86.8% (was 88.7% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to 12.5%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B |
| Op margin | 20.8% | 20.8% | 20.2% | 17.3% |
| Net income | $255M | $262M | $201M | $184M |
| Gross margin | 88.1% | 89.0% | 88.3% | 88.7% |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| Operating income | $280M | $265M | $263M | $217M |
Headlines — positive tone
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News
2026-10-07 · Dolby Laboratories' Atmos Spatial Audio to Be Used on Apple TV's Formula 1 Broadcasts
2026-10-07 · Formula 1® on Apple TV to Debut in Dolby Atmos, Alongside Dolby Vision, Delivering a More Immersive Race Experience
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2026-09-25 · Your Meta AI Glasses Are Getting a Dolby Upgrade
2026-09-25 · Dolby Laboratories (DLB) Could Be 27% Below Fair Value After Meta Expansion
2026-09-24 · Is Meta (META) Quietly Rewriting Its Hardware Strategy Through Muse-Powered Ray-Ban AI Glasses?
2026-09-24 · How Meta’s Expanded Dolby Atmos and Vision Integration At Dolby Laboratories (DLB) Has Changed Its Investment Story
2026-09-24 · Dolby Expands Meta Partnership With Atmos and Vision Across Devices
2026-09-24 · Your Meta AI Glasses Are Getting a Dolby Upgrade
2026-09-24 · Dolby Laboratories, Meta Expand Dolby Features Across Devices, Instagram
2026-09-24 · Dolby and Meta Expand Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Across Meta's Ecosystem
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