DLB — Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | DLB | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% | 0.88% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.94% | 8.13% |
| Payout Ratio | 54.5% | 32.8% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 13 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | -18.2% | 5.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
9.76%
3-Year Growth
9.79%
5-Year Growth
8.94%
10-Year Growth
12.39%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 12, 2026
Next Payment
May 20, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 10, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 18, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.3600 | +9.09% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.3300 | +10.00% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.3000 | +11.11% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.2700 | +8.00% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2022 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.2500 | +13.64% |
| Aug 10, 2021 | $0.2200 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
54.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
62.3%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.56 | $49.42M |
| Q2 2026 | $1.00 | N/A |
| Q1 2025 | $0.71 | $100.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.95 | $168.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.