Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
DLB
Rank in Stocks
#3180
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. develops pioneering audio and visual technologies... Dolby Laboratories, Inc. develops pioneering audio and visual technologies designed to enhance entertainment and communication experiences across a broad spectrum of platforms. These include cinematic venues, digital television, various transmission and playback devices, mobile communications, online streaming video and music platforms, and home entertainment systems. The company is actively involved in inventing and licensing its advanced sound technologies. This portfolio features solutions like AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec widely adopted for diverse media applications; AVC, a digital video codec recognized for its efficient bandwidth utilization in various media devices; Dolby AC-4, an innovative digital audio coding standard that introduces new auditory experiences to numerous playback systems; and the immersive Dolby Atmos technology, utilized in both cinemas and a wide array of consumer devices. Additional audio innovations encompass Dolby Digital, which delivers multichannel sound to various applications; Dolby Digital Plus, facilitating audio transmission for a multitude of media uses and devices; and Dolby TrueHD, a digital audio coding technology focused on media content encoding. Its imaging solutions include Dolby Vision, an advanced visual technology for film and media devices; Dolby Voice, specialized for audio conferencing; and HEVC, another digital video codec valued for its bandwidth efficiency in supporting media devices. Beyond its software and licensing activities, Dolby also designs and manufactures tangible products. This range includes digital cinema servers, professional cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, various hardware components, and video conferencing equipment. These products cater to the film, television, broadcasting, telecommunications, and broader entertainment industries. Furthermore, the corporation offers a variety of services to support theatrical and television production, spanning cinematic exhibition, broadcast operations, and home entertainment solutions. Dolby's diverse client base includes prominent film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, and video game designers. The company distributes its offerings directly to end-users, as well as through a global network of dealers and distributors. Founded in 1965, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. has its main offices located in San Francisco, California.
Share Price
$59.99
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$5.62B
Change (1 day)
-1.25%
Change (1 year)
-12.74%
Country
US
Trade Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB)
Category
Technology
Operating Margin for Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 18.11%
According to Dolby Laboratories, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 18.11%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 20.78%.
Operating Margin history for Dolby Laboratories, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 18.11% | -7.79% |
| 2025 | 19.64% | -5.49% |
| 2024 | 20.78% | -4.37% |
| 2023 | 21.73% | 31.86% |
| 2022 | 16.48% | -38.69% |
| 2021 | 26.88% | 42.75% |
| 2020 | 18.83% | -9.03% |
| 2019 | 20.70% | -19.14% |
| 2018 | 25.60% | 11.35% |
| 2017 | 22.99% | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 22.60% | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 21.80% | -23.54% |
| 2014 | 28.51% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 26.96% | -31.01% |
| 2012 | 39.08% | -13.10% |
| 2011 | 44.97% | -3.35% |
| 2010 | 46.53% | -7.93% |
| 2009 | 50.54% | 12.84% |
| 2008 | 44.79% | 15.50% |
| 2007 | 38.78% | 17.16% |
| 2006 | 33.10% | 29.15% |
| 2005 | 25.63% | 9.16% |
| 2004 | 23.48% | 7.12% |
| 2003 | 21.92% | 6,347.06% |
| 2002 | 0.34% | -95.70% |
| 2001 | 7.91% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.86% | -99.01% |
US
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| 15.75% | -99.13% |
IE
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| 0.00% | - |
IN
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| 0.00% | - |
IN
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| 0.00% | - |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.