DLB Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
DLB has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 1.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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DLB Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-20 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-18 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.36 | +9.1% | 0.54% |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-20 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-21 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2025-02-11 | 2025-02-11 | 2025-02-19 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.33 | +10% | 0.42% |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-27 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-22 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-22 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2023-11-27 | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-05 | Quarterly | 0.3 | +11.1% | 0.35% |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-22 | Quarterly | 0.27 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-23 | Quarterly | 0.27 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-22 | Quarterly | 0.27 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.27 | +8% | 0.38% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-31 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-25 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.34% |
| 2022-02-15 | 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-23 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2021-11-29 | 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.25 | +13.6% | 0.29% |
| 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-19 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 0.23% |
DLB Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, DLB's dividend yield is 2.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.41 USD by the current share price of 49.36.
As of July 2026, DLB paid a dividend of 1.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-12 and the payout was 0.36 USD.
DLB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DLB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-12.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DLB for the next payments are between 0.358 (-0.6%) and 0.392 (+8.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.07%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DLB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.92% per year. Strong growth: DLB's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DLB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.53%. If you bought DLB's shares at 92.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.53% of your original purchase price.
DLB Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Dolby Laboratories has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DLB's 2.17% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DLB is 33.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
DLB's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DLB Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-04 02:40 UTC