Dolby Laboratories Stock Forecast, Price & News

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolby Laboratories a buy right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dolby Laboratories in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Dolby Laboratories stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Dolby Laboratories?

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Are investors shorting Dolby Laboratories?

Dolby Laboratories saw a decline in short interest during the month of August. As of August 13th, there was short interest totaling 508,500 shares, a decline of 13.7% from the July 29th total of 589,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 340,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Currently, 0.8% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Dolby Laboratories' next earnings date?

Dolby Laboratories is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 11th 2021.
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How were Dolby Laboratories' earnings last quarter?

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 29th. The electronics maker reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.22. The electronics maker had revenue of $286.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $276.06 million. Dolby Laboratories had a net margin of 23.11% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.41%.
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How has Dolby Laboratories' stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Dolby Laboratories' stock was trading at $60.23 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, DLB shares have increased by 49.9% and is now trading at $90.28.
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How often does Dolby Laboratories pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Dolby Laboratories?

Dolby Laboratories announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Thursday, August 19th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.97%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 10th.
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Is Dolby Laboratories a good dividend stock?

Dolby Laboratories pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.95%. Dolby Laboratories does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Dolby Laboratories is 38.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Dolby Laboratories will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.50% next year. This indicates that Dolby Laboratories will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Dolby Laboratories issued on next quarter's earnings?

Dolby Laboratories issued an update on its fourth quarter 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 5th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.470-$0.620 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.660. The company issued revenue guidance of $280 million-$310 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $304.83 million.

What price target have analysts set for DLB?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Dolby Laboratories' shares. Their forecasts range from $89.00 to $115.00. On average, they expect Dolby Laboratories' share price to reach $102.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Dolby Laboratories' key executives?

Dolby Laboratories' management team includes the following people:

• Kevin J. Yeaman, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Lewis Chew, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• Steven E. Forshay, Senior Vice President-Advanced Technology Group
• Mark Andrew Sherman, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel
• Todd Pendleton, Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President

What is Kevin J. Yeaman's approval rating as Dolby Laboratories' CEO?

253 employees have rated Dolby Laboratories CEO Kevin J. Yeaman on Glassdoor.com. Kevin J. Yeaman has an approval rating of 84% among Dolby Laboratories' employees.

Who are some of Dolby Laboratories' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Dolby Laboratories include Amphenol (APH), Corning (GLW), Littelfuse (LFUS), Rogers (ROG) and Vishay Intertechnology (VSH).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Dolby Laboratories own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Dolby Laboratories investors own include InterDigital (IDCC), Energy Transfer (ET), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AbbVie (ABBV), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Mastercard (MA), STAG Industrial (STAG), Comcast (CMCSA) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

What is Dolby Laboratories' stock symbol?

Dolby Laboratories trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DLB."

Who are Dolby Laboratories' major shareholders?

Dolby Laboratories' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (6.07%), BlackRock Inc. (3.76%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (3.43%), Atlanta Capital Management Co. L L C (3.23%), Jackson Square Partners LLC (2.73%) and Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN (1.48%). Company insiders that own Dolby Laboratories stock include Avadis Tevanian, Giles Baker, Kenneth D Knight, Kevin J Yeaman, Lewis Chew, Mark Andrew Sherman, Peter C Gotcher, Ryan Nicholson, Steven E Forshay and Todd Pendleton.
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Which institutional investors are selling Dolby Laboratories stock?

DLB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Mackenzie Financial Corp, Bank of Montreal Can, abrdn plc, and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have sold Dolby Laboratories company stock in the last year include Avadis Tevanian, Giles Baker, Kenneth D Knight, Kevin J Yeaman, Lewis Chew, Mark Andrew Sherman, Peter C Gotcher, Ryan Nicholson, Steven E Forshay, and Todd Pendleton.
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Which institutional investors are buying Dolby Laboratories stock?

DLB stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Atlanta Capital Management Co. L L C, Lazard Asset Management LLC, State Street Corp, Sunriver Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Glenmede Trust Co. NA, and Man Group plc.
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How do I buy shares of Dolby Laboratories?

Shares of DLB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Dolby Laboratories' stock price today?

One share of DLB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $90.28.

How much money does Dolby Laboratories make?

Dolby Laboratories has a market capitalization of $9.15 billion and generates $1.16 billion in revenue each year. The electronics maker earns $231.36 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.30 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Dolby Laboratories have?

Dolby Laboratories employs 2,289 workers across the globe.

Does Dolby Laboratories have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Dolby Laboratories: Coding Technologies, Dolby International AB, Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, Doremi Labs, Step Labs, and Voxeet.

When was Dolby Laboratories founded?

Dolby Laboratories was founded in 1965.

What is Dolby Laboratories' official website?

The official website for Dolby Laboratories is www.dolby.com.

Where are Dolby Laboratories' headquarters?

Dolby Laboratories is headquartered at 1275 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94103.

How can I contact Dolby Laboratories?

Dolby Laboratories' mailing address is 1275 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94103. The electronics maker can be reached via phone at (415) 558-0200 or via email at [email protected].