DLB – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Contender 11 Years

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 intern

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Company Info

Symbol DLB
Company Dolby Laboratories
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Website Visit
Market Cap $6,594.1M

Price Data

Price $68.80
Price Change -0.31
Price Change % -0.45%
Next Earnings Nov 18, 2025
Low (52W) $67.54
High (52W) $89.66

Dividend Data

Div Yield 191.86%
5Y Avg Yield 134.62%
Current Div $0.330
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.320
Previous Div $0.330
Ex-Date Aug 12, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 10.4
DGR 1Y 10.0%
DGR 3Y 9.7%
DGR 5Y 8.4%
DGR 10Y 12.7%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -3.7%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 4.5%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -3.7%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 4.5%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $70.01
FV (P/E 10) % -2.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $13.55
FV (Peter Lynch) % 408.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $90.00
FV (Blended) % -24.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y -2.0%
NPM 14.6%
CF/Share $7.61
ROE 10.5%
Current R 3.4x
Debt/Capital 1.0%
ROTC 7.6%
P/E 25.4x
P/BV 2.5x
PEG 3.44
📊 Financial data last updated: October 16, 2025 9:57 am

Calculate your DLB Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate DLB dividend yield using our DLB calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your DLB investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: October 16, 2025 5:07 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000146$68.37$0.331.93%1.93%$209$209167$11,409
2$12,216167$73.20$0.372.00%2.14%$261$470187$13,676
3$14,643187$78.37$0.402.06%2.36%$320$789206$16,163
4$17,306206$83.92$0.452.13%2.62%$388$1,177225$18,894
5$20,230225$89.85$0.492.20%2.89%$466$1,643244$21,896
6$23,444244$96.20$0.552.28%3.20%$555$2,198262$25,199
7$26,981262$103.01$0.612.35%3.54%$658$2,856280$28,838
8$30,878280$110.29$0.672.43%3.92%$775$3,631298$32,853
9$35,176298$118.09$0.742.51%4.34%$911$4,542316$37,287
10$39,923316$126.44$0.822.59%4.80%$1,066$5,608334$42,189

DLB Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
08/12/202508/12/2025$0.3301.82%1.82%$72.38
05/13/202505/13/2025$0.3301.66%1.70%$77.58
02/11/202502/11/2025$0.3301.51%1.58%$83.51
12/03/202412/03/2024$0.3301.54%1.66%$79.63
08/19/202408/19/2024$0.3001.67%1.67%$71.93
05/13/202405/13/2024$0.3001.42%1.46%$82.22
02/12/202402/12/2024$0.3001.43%1.50%$79.85
11/27/202311/27/2023$0.3001.28%1.38%$86.76
08/11/202308/11/2023$0.2701.41%1.41%$76.69
05/15/202305/15/2023$0.2701.26%1.28%$84.32
02/13/202302/13/2023$0.2701.25%1.30%$83.39
11/29/202211/29/2022$0.2701.41%1.50%$72.18
08/22/202208/22/2022$0.2501.31%1.31%$76.43
05/16/202205/16/2022$0.2501.29%1.33%$75.01
02/15/202202/15/2022$0.2501.22%1.29%$77.31
11/29/202111/29/2021$0.2501.06%1.17%$85.70
08/10/202108/10/2021$0.2200.92%0.92%$95.99
05/14/202105/14/2021$0.2200.92%0.92%$95.43
02/08/202102/08/2021$0.2200.96%0.96%$92.03
11/23/202011/23/2020$0.2201.00%1.00%$87.62
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DLB 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of DLB demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 9.2% CAGR, representing moderate long-term performance. While recent 5-year returns averaged 2.2% annually, the exceptional 10-year performance of 9.2% demonstrates sustained long-term growth. The DRIP strategy provided 20% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (DLB)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in DLB would grow to $26,931 with DRIP (169.3%), and $26,394 without DRIP (163.9%).

DLB Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in DLB with historic price growth (7.03%) and dividend growth (10.65%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $138,592

Annual Dividend: $5,224

Yield on Cost: 15.36%

Total Dividends: $31,592

No DRIP

Portfolio: $114,028

Total Dividends: $23,928

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $438,996

Annual Dividend: $23,071

Yield on Cost: 50.15%

Total Dividends: $144,445

No DRIP

Portfolio: $278,191

Total Dividends: $83,264

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $9,861 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $1,878 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $3,377, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $31,592 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 93% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 15.36%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $10,867 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $68,004.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $23,071, cumulative dividends total $144,445, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $438,996, compared with $278,191 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for DLB, price $68.09, dividend per period $0.33 (4×/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 7.03% and dividend growth 10.65% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No‑DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for DLB

Based on past 10-year performance, here are DLB growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +3.64%
Dividend CAGR of +12.68%

Using DLB CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

DLB (DRIP)DLB (No DRIP)
Current Price$68.36$68.36
Start Shares146.28146.28
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count199.38146.27
Dividends Payment$4.36$4.36
Annual Dividends$831$637
Yield on cost8.31%6.37%
Share Price$97.71$97.71
Total Dividends$4,588$3,946
Final Value$19,481$18,238

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – DLB

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

DLB Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
08/12/202508/12/2025$0.3301.82%1.82%$72.38
05/13/202505/13/2025$0.3301.66%1.70%$77.58
02/11/202502/11/2025$0.3301.51%1.58%$83.51
12/03/202412/03/2024$0.3301.54%1.66%$79.63
08/19/202408/19/2024$0.3001.67%1.67%$71.93
05/13/202405/13/2024$0.3001.42%1.46%$82.22
02/12/202402/12/2024$0.3001.43%1.50%$79.85
11/27/202311/27/2023$0.3001.28%1.38%$86.76
08/11/202308/11/2023$0.2701.41%1.41%$76.69
05/15/202305/15/2023$0.2701.26%1.28%$84.32
02/13/202302/13/2023$0.2701.25%1.30%$83.39
11/29/202211/29/2022$0.2701.41%1.50%$72.18
08/22/202208/22/2022$0.2501.31%1.31%$76.43
05/16/202205/16/2022$0.2501.29%1.33%$75.01
02/15/202202/15/2022$0.2501.22%1.29%$77.31
11/29/202111/29/2021$0.2501.06%1.17%$85.70
08/10/202108/10/2021$0.2200.92%0.92%$95.99
05/14/202105/14/2021$0.2200.92%0.92%$95.43
02/08/202102/08/2021$0.2200.96%0.96%$92.03
11/23/202011/23/2020$0.2201.00%1.00%$87.62
08/14/202008/14/2020$0.2201.26%1.26%$69.70
05/15/202005/15/2020$0.2201.58%1.64%$53.65
02/07/202002/07/2020$0.2201.16%1.24%$70.80
11/25/201911/25/2019$0.2201.14%1.27%$69.30
08/09/201908/09/2019$0.1901.29%1.29%$59.14
05/13/201905/13/2019$0.1901.15%1.20%$63.23
02/11/201902/11/2019$0.1901.11%1.21%$62.83
11/02/201811/02/2018$0.1900.97%1.10%$68.85
08/03/201808/03/2018$0.1600.99%0.99%$64.73
05/04/201805/04/2018$0.1601.01%1.05%$61.09
02/02/201802/02/2018$0.1600.95%1.01%$63.37
11/03/201711/03/2017$0.1600.98%1.09%$58.98
08/03/201708/03/2017$0.1401.09%1.09%$51.41
05/04/201705/04/2017$0.1401.05%1.09%$51.50
02/02/201702/02/2017$0.1401.08%1.17%$47.95
11/03/201611/03/2016$0.1401.07%1.20%$46.75
08/04/201608/04/2016$0.1200.98%0.98%$48.95
05/05/201605/05/2016$0.1201.02%1.07%$45.06
02/04/201602/04/2016$0.1201.18%1.29%$37.14
10/29/201510/29/2015$0.1201.21%1.38%$34.79
07/30/201507/30/2015$0.1001.14%1.14%$34.97
04/30/201504/30/2015$0.10010.68%0.99%$40.26
01/29/201501/29/2015$0.10010.76%1.02%$39.05
10/30/201410/30/2014$0.1009.90%0.97%$41.40
12/19/201212/19/2012$4.0012.82%51.27%$31.21
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

DLB Price

Price to Earnings

DLB trades at a 102.0x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.

Price to Sales

DLB trades at a 14.9x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

DLB generated $0.3B in revenue.

Net Income

DLB reported $0.0B in net income. Net income has declined by 41% over the period.

Revenue vs Net Income

DLB generated $0.3B in revenue with net income of $0.0B, representing a 14.6% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

DLB achieved $0.2B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

DLB generated $0.1B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

DLB generated $0.1B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

DLB generated $0.1B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

DLB generated $0.0B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has decreased by 46% over the period.

Free Cash Flow / Share

DLB generates $0.69 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has declined by 46% over the period.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

DLB reported $0.75 in earnings per share. EPS has declined by 41% over the period.

Return on Equity (ROE)

DLB delivered a 12.2% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

DLB achieved a 7.3% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

DLB maintains a 14.6% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

DLB operates with a 78.7% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

DLB holds $0.0B in cash against $0.0B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.0B.

Shares Outstanding

DLB has 0.1B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

DLB reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

DLB generated $0.0B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 19% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

DLB reported $0.0B in free cash flow, translating to $0.69 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks DLB revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks DLB eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks DLB net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks DLB ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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