Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, payable to shareholders of record. This marks a 9.1% increase from the previous dividend of $0.33 per share.
The ex-dividend date is set for December 1, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to qualify for the upcoming payment. Eligible shareholders will receive the dividend on December 9, 2025. With a current dividend yield of 2.16%, the company continues to provide regular income to its investors.
Dolby Laboratories operates within the technology sector, specialising in audio and imaging technologies. The firm, headquartered in San Francisco, California, employs 2,080 full-time staff and went public on February 17, 2005. Its licensing business includes Branded Technologies, such as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, as well as various audio and imaging patents.
The announcement highlights management's confidence in the company's financial position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. As of November 20, 2025, Dolby's market capitalisation stands at $6.2 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.49 and earnings per share of 2.72. Upcoming earnings are expected on July 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.01 and revenue of $351.1 million.
Such decisions reflect the company's strategy of maintaining a sustainable dividend policy, which can be appealing to income-focused investors. However, dividends are not guaranteed and may be adjusted based on the company's performance and management's discretion.