DLB Dividend History & Yield
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 62 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 (in 153 days) | Feb 23, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 (in 244 days) | May 25, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 335 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DLB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much DLB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 834 | $51,933 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,167 | $259,667 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,334 | $519,333 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.31%. $10,000 in DLB would currently pay about $231 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DLB dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +9.1% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +11.1% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | — | $0.27 | +8.0% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +13.6% |
| Aug 10, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +15.8% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2019 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2019 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2018 | — | $0.19 | +18.8% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2018 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | — | $0.16 | +14.3% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2017 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | — | $0.14 | +16.7% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2016 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2016 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Jul 30, 2015 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2014 | — | $0.10 | — |
| Dec 19, 2012 | — | $4.00 Special | — |
DLB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Raised 9.1% | $0.33 | $0.36 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
DLB scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of audio, imaging, accessibility, and other hardware and software solutions for television, broadcast, and live entertainment industries in the United States and internationally. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC, HE-AAC, and extended HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution; AVC, a digital video codec used in STBs, mobile devices, cameras, and broadcast television services and other products; and Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision include encoding technologies that artists use to create more compelling and immersive audio and video experiences.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Specialty Business Services. First dividend on our records: Dec 19, 2012. 49 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DLB dividend FAQ
When is DLB's next ex-dividend date?
DLB's next ex-dividend date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 62 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.36 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.
How often does DLB pay dividends?
DLB pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.36 per share with an ex-date of Aug 11, 2026.
What is DLB's dividend yield?
DLB's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.31%, based on $1.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $62.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.44 per share, is 2.31%.
How much does DLB pay per share?
DLB pays about $0.36 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $144.00 a year.
Has DLB grown or cut its dividend?
DLB has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.4% a year (+9.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DLB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.31%, you would need about 834 shares of DLB (roughly $51,933 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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