Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB)
Company Info
US25659T1079
25659T107
Feb 17, 2005
Highlights
$7.26B
$2.64
28.27
2.08
$1.32B
$1.17B
$121.80M
$65.27 - $88.93
$102.33
3.09%
3.20
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) returned -3.18% year-to-date (YTD) and -2.54% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DLB returned 8.03% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
DLB
-3.18%
-1.41%
-2.91%
-2.54%
0.03%
5.71%
8.03%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DLB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.21% | -2.15% | -1.59% | -4.38% | -1.91% | -3.18% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.48% | -2.26% | 3.42% | -7.29% | 4.69% | -2.20% | -0.59% | -9.02% | 7.24% | -4.74% | 7.43% | 0.13% | -7.95% |
| 2023 | 12.79% | 3.75% | 3.82% | -2.03% | -1.07% | 1.39% | 5.89% | -4.34% | -6.17% | 2.12% | 6.78% | 0.06% | 23.82% |
| 2022 | -7.74% | -14.23% | 4.15% | -0.96% | 0.53% | -7.81% | 8.16% | -5.07% | -11.05% | 2.59% | 12.44% | -5.78% | -24.90% |
| 2021 | -9.37% | 11.17% | 1.12% | 2.79% | -3.65% | 0.77% | -1.21% | 2.30% | -11.21% | 0.40% | -5.32% | 14.16% | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 0.78% | -4.96% | -17.49% | 10.74% | 1.58% | 8.46% | 5.66% | 0.67% | -5.11% | 13.28% | 18.10% | 9.81% | 42.99% |
| 2019 | 4.51% | 0.56% | -2.82% | 2.73% | -3.92% | 4.24% | 5.42% | -9.32% | 5.00% | -0.48% | 7.41% | -0.12% | 12.63% |
| 2018 | 3.77% | 0.58% | -1.53% | -5.88% | 5.26% | -1.77% | 4.47% | 9.18% | -0.31% | -1.66% | 2.59% | -12.16% | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 6.02% | 2.34% | 7.20% | 0.61% | -4.18% | -2.84% | 5.70% | -2.23% | 13.99% | 0.73% | 7.61% | -0.29% | 38.73% |
| 2016 | 7.01% | 10.05% | 10.03% | 9.55% | -0.08% | 0.84% | 5.14% | -2.48% | 10.93% | -12.34% | -2.73% | -2.08% | 35.83% |
| 2015 | -9.79% | 4.30% | -5.71% | 5.76% | -2.76% | 1.35% | -11.16% | -7.37% | 0.12% | 6.72% | -0.26% | -2.69% | -21.07% |
| 2014 | 6.30% | 0.59% | 7.93% | -10.45% | 4.24% | 4.00% | 3.33% | 4.35% | -10.28% | 0.55% | 5.87% | -2.84% | 12.10% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DLB is 39, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. provided a 1.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.29 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.29 | $1.23 | $1.11 | $1.02 | $0.91 | $0.88 | $0.79 | $0.67 | $0.58 | $0.50 | $0.42 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.72% | 1.57% | 1.29% | 1.45% | 0.96% | 0.91% | 1.15% | 1.08% | 0.94% | 1.11% | 1.25% | 0.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dolby Laboratories, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.66 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $1.23 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $1.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $1.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.91 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.67 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2015 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
| 2014 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.72%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. has a payout ratio of 32.25%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Dolby Laboratories, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dolby Laboratories, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was 62.19%, occurring on Oct 3, 2011. Recovery took 1521 trading sessions.
The current Dolby Laboratories, Inc. drawdown is 23.20%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.19% | Nov 8, 2010 | 228 | Oct 3, 2011 | 1521 | Oct 18, 2017 | 1749 |
| -52.85% | Jan 11, 2008 | 219 | Nov 20, 2008 | 307 | Feb 11, 2010 | 526 |
| -38.95% | Feb 22, 2005 | 189 | Nov 17, 2005 | 247 | Nov 10, 2006 | 436 |
| -37.65% | May 5, 2021 | 363 | Oct 11, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -35.7% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 157 | Oct 29, 2020 | 177 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Dolby Laboratories, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 5.8% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DLB, comparing it with other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, DLB has a P/E ratio of 28.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DLB compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. DLB currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DLB relative to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, DLB has a P/S ratio of 5.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DLB in comparison with other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, DLB has a P/B value of 2.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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