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Dolby Laboratories (DLB) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jan 29, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.88
Last Year’s EPS
1.14
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Nov 18, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Dolby Laboratories reported solid revenue growth and operating margin expansion, with strong engagement in their Dolby Atmos and Vision products across various sectors. However, there were challenges with foundational audio technology and certain market segments showing decline. The overall sentiment is balanced, with significant forward-looking opportunities alongside current market challenges.
Company Guidance
During the Dolby Laboratories' Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance for Fiscal Year 2026, projecting revenue between $1.39 billion and $1.44 billion, reflecting an increase of 3% to 7% year-over-year. Licensing revenue is expected to be between $1.285 billion and $1.335 billion, with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and imaging patents projected to grow approximately 15%. Non-GAAP operating expenses are anticipated to range from $780 million to $800 million, with an improvement in operating margins by 50 to 100 basis points. The company also expects non-GAAP earnings per share between $4.19 and $4.34. For the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, revenue guidance is set between $315 million and $345 million, with licensing revenue anticipated to be between $290 million and $320 million. The company aims for a gross margin of approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis, with non-GAAP earnings per share estimated between $0.79 and $0.94. Factors influencing the first quarter include a challenging comparison to 2025 and the timing of recoveries and minimum volume commitments.
Revenue Growth and Operating Margin Expansion
In FY 2025, Dolby Laboratories grew revenue by 6%, aided by the acquisition of GE Licensing, and expanded their operating margins by 1.8 percentage points.
Strong Engagement with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision
Dolby continues to see strong engagement from content creators, distributors, and device OEMs with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across sports, music, TV, and movies.
Launch of Dolby Vision 2
Dolby Vision 2 was announced, promising improved picture quality with features like ambient light detection and motion control, receiving strong industry reception.
Automotive Expansion
Dolby Atmos and Vision are being integrated into vehicles by brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Li Auto, and Mercedes, expanding Dolby's presence in the automotive sector.
Growth in Mobile and Wearables
Instagram and Douyin have started distributing content in Dolby Vision, and Meta Quest and Samsung Galaxy XR now feature Dolby Atmos and Vision.
Imaging Patents Expansion
Dolby launched a new patent pool for streaming providers, significantly expanding the total addressable market for imaging patents.

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
Press Release
Slides
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Jan 29, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.88 / -
1.14
Nov 18, 2025
2025 (Q4)
0.70 / 0.99
0.8122.22% (+0.18)
Jul 31, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.71 / 0.78
0.495.00% (+0.38)
May 01, 2025
2025 (Q2)
1.27 / 1.34
1.0132.67% (+0.33)
Jan 29, 2025
2025 (Q1)
1.12 / 1.14
0.6965.22% (+0.45)
Nov 19, 2024
2024 (Q4)
0.45 / 0.81
0.09800.00% (+0.72)
Aug 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.30 / 0.40
0.17135.29% (+0.23)
May 02, 2024
2024 (Q2)
1.01 / 1.01
0.983.06% (+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)
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DLB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 18, 2025
$64.61$64.65+0.06%
Jul 31, 2025
$74.59$69.39-6.97%
May 01, 2025
$75.10$73.81-1.72%
Jan 29, 2025
$79.18$85.75+8.30%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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