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DLB Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

DLB has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.07%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.35
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.73%
Dividend Rating 58.31%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.49%
Payout Ratio 34.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -15%
Total Return 5y: -28%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VSH 2,037 M 2.68% 2.13%
GLW 75,328 M 1.26% 3.57%
DLB 6,302 M 2.07% 1.49%
APH 168,222 M 0.54% 2.39%
LFUS 6,381 M 1.13% 1.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
LFUS 6,381 M 8.90% 100%
DLB 6,302 M 8.73% 86.1%
GLW 75,328 M 6.21% 80.8%
VSH 2,037 M 1.29% 39.8%
APH 168,222 M -10.8% 88.7%

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DLB Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.33%
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%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.23%
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.24%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-26 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-05-27 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-04 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-20 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-02-11 2019-02-12 2019-02-21 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-11-14 Quarterly 0.19 18.8% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-05-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-02-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-16 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-16 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-02-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-10 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.1 -97.5% N/A
2012-12-19 2012-12-21 2012-12-27 Other 4 0% N/A

DLB Dividend FAQ

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) designs and licenses audio- and video-codec technologies-including AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, DD+, AC-4 and HEVC-and sells premium cinema solutions (Dolby Cinemas) and a SaaS platform (Dolby.io) that powers real-time immersive experiences for live events, streaming, and broadcast. Its product portfolio spans hardware (servers, processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers) and software used by film studios, content creators, post-production houses, broadcasters, and live-entertainment venues worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of DLB?

As of December 2025, DLB`s dividend yield is 2.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.35 USD by the current share price of 65.15.

Does DLB pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, DLB paid a dividend of 1.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-02 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does DLB pay dividends?

DLB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DLB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-02.

DLB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DLB for the next 4 payments are between 0.071 (-80.3%) and 0.318 (-11.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will DLB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DLB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DLB?

DLB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.73% per year.
Strong growth: DLB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DLB?

DLB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.49%. If you bought DLB's shares at 90.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.49% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DLB?

DLB Payout Consistency is 86.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Dolby Laboratories has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DLB have a good Dividend Yield?

DLB`s 2.07% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DLB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DLB is 34.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DLB?

DLB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DLB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DLB`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Dolby Laboratories`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.30% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Dolby Laboratories ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 85,017,000
2003 90,518,000 +6.47%
2004 97,819,000 +8.07%
2005 110,190,000 +12.65%
2006 112,767,000 +2.34%
2007 114,700,000 +1.71%
2008 114,870,000 +0.15%
2009 116,138,000 +1.1%
2010 113,713,000 -2.09%
2011 109,443,000 -3.76%
2012 103,523,000 -5.41%
2013 103,192,000 -0.32%
2014 104,275,000 +1.05%
2015 101,931,000 -2.25%
2016 103,876,000 +1.91%
2017 102,552,000 -1.27%
2018 106,130,000 +3.49%
2019 103,078,000 -2.88%
2020 103,876,000 +0.77%
2021 103,801,000 -0.07%
2022 97,047,000 -6.51%
2023 97,439,000 +0.4%
2024 97,147,000 -0.3%
2025 96,846,000 -0.31%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-07 02:16