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About Dolby Laboratories
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Dolby Laboratories is based in San Francisco, California and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker DLB. The SEC classifies its business as patent owners & lessors. In the fiscal year to 26 September 2025, it reported revenue of $1.35bn and net income of $255.0m. At that date it held total assets of $3.23bn and shareholders' equity of $2.62bn. By region, International accounted for 63.2%, followed by United States at 36.8%.
Founded in 1965, we are in the business of improving entertainment experiences by inventing and innovating technologies that advance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback. We enable highly compelling experiences in movies and TV shows, music, sports and more by meeting the needs of content creators, distributors, and consumer electronics manufacturers. We have been at the forefront of multiple audio and video revolutions over the last sixty years including the transitions from mono to stereo then surround, analog to digital, and terrestrial broadcasting to streaming. Our strength and durability stem from our ability to combine our expertise in signal processing with our close relationships with artists and other industry experts to continually bring to the creative community technology that allows them to express themselves in new and compelling ways.
Dolby is synonymous with high-quality entertainment from a consumer perspective and has become critical to makers of consumer electronic devices as our technology is an important component in the creation and delivery of audio and video content. While some of our technology represents relatively elemental functions like audio signal compression that enable playback, we also offer technology that is innovating in emerging categories including spatial audio and high contrast video. We derive the majority of our revenue from licensing audio and video technology to electronics manufacturers, and a lesser portion of our revenue by offering premium audio and video technologies to cinema exhibitors.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 18 Nov 2025. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry
- Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
- Listed since
- 17 Feb 2005
- Employees
- 2,051
- Website
- dolby.com ↗
- Head office
- 1275 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94103
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Patent Owners & Lessors
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Peter GotcherIndependent Chairman of the Board, since 2003$400,494
- Mr. Kevin YeamanPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2005$10.2m
- Mr. Robert ParkChief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President$3.6m
- Mr. Mark ShermanExecutive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary$4.0m
- Mr. Todd PendletonSenior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer$3.2m
- Mr. John CoulingSenior Vice President - Entertainment$4.1m
- Dr. Shriram RevankarSenior Vice President - Advanced Technology Group$3.7m
- Mr. David DolbyDirector$315,494
- Mr. Tony ProphetIndependent Director$333,494
- Ms. Emily RollinsIndependent Director$340,494
- Mr. Simon SegarsIndependent Director$340,494
- Ms. Anjali SudIndependent Director$320,494
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 83
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 97
- Governance
- 53
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 975 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 4,592 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 83,005 t
- Women in the workforce
- 30.1%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Dolby Laboratories Inc has several strengths that contribute to its success and market leadership. The company holds a strong brand reputation globally, which enhances customer trust and loyalty. Dolby's technology and innovation in audio and video solutions are considered state-of-the-art. The company's extensive patent portfolio ensures its competitive advantage by protecting its intellectual property. Additionally, Dolby has built strategic partnerships with major industry players, facilitating market penetration and product integration.
Weaknesses
- Dolby Laboratories Inc also faces certain weaknesses that could impact its performance. The company heavily relies on licensing revenue, which exposes it to potential fluctuations in licensing agreements and royalties. Moreover, Dolby's technology and products are often premium-priced, limiting their accessibility to price-sensitive markets. Dolby's dependence on the entertainment industry for its revenue stream can also pose risks during periods of industry volatility.
Opportunities
- Dolby Laboratories Inc has several opportunities to expand its market presence and drive growth. The increasing demand for high-quality audio and video experiences in various sectors, including entertainment, automotive, gaming, and virtual reality, presents new avenues for product development and revenue generation. The rapid growth of streaming platforms and online content delivery provides opportunities for Dolby to enhance its technology integration and licensing partnerships. Furthermore, emerging markets offer untapped potential for Dolby's solutions, particularly in regions with evolving entertainment industries.
Threats
- Dolby Laboratories Inc faces certain threats that may impact its operations and market position. Intense competition from both established companies and emerging players in the audio and video technology space poses a challenge to Dolby's market share. Piracy and unauthorized use of Dolby's intellectual property remain persistent threats, requiring ongoing legal efforts to combat infringement. Additionally, economic downturns and fluctuations in consumer spending patterns can affect the demand for premium products, including Dolby's offerings.
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