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Dolby Laboratories (DLB)
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11/05/2025: DLB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $95.75
1 Year Target Price $95.75
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35.46% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.24B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.03 | 1Y Target Price 95.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.03 | 1Y Target Price 95.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.89 | 52 Weeks Range 64.38 - 88.52 | Updated Date 11/7/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 64.38 - 88.52 | Updated Date 11/7/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.03% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.71 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 19.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.86% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.5% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.03 | Forward PE 17.45 | Enterprise Value 6193598668 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.63 |
Enterprise Value 6193598668 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.98 | Shares Outstanding 61184140 | Shares Floating 60482473 |
Shares Outstanding 61184140 | Shares Floating 60482473 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.35 | Percent Institutions 98.09 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Dolby Laboratories
Company Overview
History and Background
Dolby Laboratories was founded in 1965 by Ray Dolby in London, later moving to San Francisco. It pioneered noise reduction technologies and evolved into a leader in audio and imaging technologies for cinema, broadcast, and consumer electronics.
Core Business Areas
- Licensing: Dolby licenses its audio and imaging technologies to manufacturers of consumer electronics, cinema equipment, and content creators.
- Products and Services: Dolby offers professional audio and imaging products and services for cinema, broadcast, and music production.
Leadership and Structure
Kevin Yeaman serves as the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various business units and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Dolby Audio: Dolby Audio encompasses technologies like Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos, used in home theaters, streaming services, and gaming. Dolby has a significant market share in audio codecs, particularly for home entertainment and cinema. Competitors include DTS and AAC.
- Estimated Market Share (%): Unverifiable
- Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a high dynamic range (HDR) imaging technology for TVs, streaming content, and gaming. Competitors include HDR10+.
- Estimated Market Share (%): Unverifiable
- Dolby Cinema: Dolby Cinema combines Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with specific cinema design. Competitors include IMAX.
- Estimated Market Share (%): Unverifiable
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The audio and imaging technology industry is characterized by increasing demand for immersive and high-quality experiences across entertainment platforms, including streaming, gaming, and cinema.
Positioning
Dolby Laboratories is a leading innovator and licensor of audio and imaging technologies, holding a strong position through its brand recognition, technology leadership, and extensive patent portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for audio and imaging technologies is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Dolby is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its licensing model and product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Extensive patent portfolio
- Established licensing model
- Leading technology in audio and imaging
Weaknesses
- Reliance on licensing revenue
- Exposure to piracy and infringement
- Dependence on partnerships with manufacturers
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets (e.g., VR/AR)
- Increased adoption of Dolby technologies in streaming services
- Partnerships with automotive manufacturers
Threats
- Competition from alternative technologies
- Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
- Changes in industry standards
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DTS (XPER)
- IMAX (IMAX)
- Fraunhofer IIS (Private)
Competitive Landscape
Dolby has a strong brand and technology leadership but faces competition from other audio and imaging technology providers.
Major Acquisitions
Millicast
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: To enhance Dolby's real-time communication capabilities with Millicastu2019s platform for scalable, ultra-low-latency streaming.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Dolby's historical growth has been driven by the adoption of its technologies across various entertainment platforms.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Dolby's future growth vary. Check for financial analyst information.
Recent Initiatives: Dolby has been focused on expanding its presence in streaming, gaming, and automotive markets.
Summary
Dolby Laboratories maintains a robust position as a leader in audio and imaging technologies, driven by its strong brand and intellectual property. Its licensing model is a significant strength, but dependence on partners and piracy risks pose challenges. Expanding into new markets and capitalizing on the growing demand for immersive experiences provide ample opportunities. They need to remain competitive to stay ahead of competitors.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Dolby Laboratories
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-02-17 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Kevin J. Yeaman | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 2080 | Website https://www.dolby.com |
Full time employees 2080 | Website https://www.dolby.com | ||
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of audio, imaging, accessibility, and other hardware and software solutions primarily for application in the television, broadcast, and live entertainment industries in the United States and internationally. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC, HE-AAC, and extended HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution; AVC, a digital video codec used in STBs, mobile devices, cameras, and broadcast television services and other products; and Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision include encoding technologies that artists use to create more compelling and immersive audio and video experiences. Its audio technologies also include DD+, an advanced surround sound audio codec technology; Dolby AC-4, an audio codec that uses cutting edge compression; and HEVC, a next-generation digital video codec that compresses video. In addition, the company offers Dolby Cinemas, a premium large format cinemas that deliver a Dolby branded premium cinema offering with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a Dolby theater design; Dolby.io, a next generation SaaS product of immersive, interactive, and social experiences with real-time engagement for live events, especially sports; and digital cinema servers, cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio and imaging hardware and software products for the cinema, television, broadcast, communication, and entertainment industries. Further, it provides various services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. The company serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, and broadcasters. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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