The call presented a mix of positive developments and challenges. Positive financial performance, strong adoption of Dolby Atmos in various sectors, and growth in automotive and mobile segments were highlighted. However, macroeconomic uncertainty and a decline in the Consumer Electronics segment were notable concerns.

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Q4 2025

During Dolby Laboratories' third-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance for the fourth quarter and the full year. The guidance indicated expected revenues between $1.33 billion and $1.36 billion for the full year, with licensing revenue projected to range from $1.23 billion to $1.26 billion. Non-GAAP operating expenses were forecasted to be between $765 million and $775 million, with non-GAAP earnings per share expected to come in between $3.88 and $4.03. For the fourth quarter specifically, revenue was anticipated to be between $288 million and $318 million, with licensing revenue ranging from $263 million to $293 million. The company projected gross margins at approximately 88% on a non-GAAP basis, with non-GAAP operating expenses between $190 million and $200 million, and non-GAAP EPS between $0.61 and $0.76 per diluted share. Despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, Dolby expressed confidence in its long-term growth prospects, driven by strong engagement with content creators, distributors, and device manufacturers, and the increasing demand for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision technologies across various markets.

Strong Licensing and Total Revenue

Licensing revenue and total revenue came in above the midpoint of the range of guidance provided, and non-GAAP earnings were just above the high end of the range.

Wide Adoption of Dolby Atmos

Over 90% of billboard 100 artists record in Dolby Atmos. Additionally, sports events like FIFA Club World Cup and Stanley Cup Finals were available in Dolby.

Automotive Segment Expansion

Partnerships with Audi, Tata, and Mahindra for Dolby Atmos in vehicles demonstrate strong market penetration in the automotive sector.

Mobile and Consumer Electronics Growth

Partnerships with Motorola and Xiaomi for Dolby Vision and Atmos in smartphones. Notably, the OPPO partnership in China for user-generated content.

Positive Financial Performance

Q3 revenue was $316 million, up 9% year-over-year; licensing revenue was $290 million, up 9% year-over-year; product and services revenue was $26 million, up 18% year-over-year.

Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

Generated $68 million in operating cash flow; repurchased $40 million worth of stock; declared a $0.33 dividend, a 10% increase from the previous year.

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DLB Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 13, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.70 / -	0.81	―	―	―
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.71 / 0.78	0.4	95.00% (+0.38)	―
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.27 / 1.34	1.01	32.67% (+0.33)	―
Jan 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.12 / 1.14	0.69	65.22% (+0.45)	―
Nov 19, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.45 / 0.81	0.09	800.00% (+0.72)	―
Aug 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.30 / 0.40	0.17	135.29% (+0.23)	―
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.01 / 1.01	0.98	3.06% (+0.03)	―
Feb 01, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.53 / 0.69	0.82	-15.85% (-0.13)	―
Nov 16, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.22 / 0.09	0.28	-67.86% (-0.19)	―
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.28 / 0.17	0.39	-56.41% (-0.22)	―

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DLB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 31, 2025	$74.99	$69.77	-6.96%
May 01, 2025	$75.51	$74.21	-1.72%
Jan 29, 2025	$79.61	$86.21	+8.29%
Nov 19, 2024	$69.72	$80.61	+15.62%

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DLB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.7.

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