DLB Dolby Laboratories dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Dolby Laboratories's latest dividend of $0.3 per share was on Aug 19, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $1.2 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.62%.
Key dates
- DLB last dividend date: Aug 19, 2024
DLB dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
Dolby Laboratories's dividend yield of 1.62% is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 2.87%, Dolby Laboratories's dividend yield is 44% lower. The historical 5-year average of DLB's dividend yield is 1.2%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Dolby Laboratories has a dividend history dating as far as 2013, but lately the company has recorded nine consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of DLB show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 11% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 20%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3 | 1.67% |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.3 | 1.42% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $0.3 | 1.43% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.28% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.27 | 1.41% |
| May 15, 2023 | $0.27 | 1.26% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.27 | 1.25% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.27 | 1.41% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.31% |
| May 16, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.29% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.22% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.06% |
| Aug 10, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.92% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.92% |
| Feb 8, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.96% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | $0.22 | 1% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.26% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.58% |
| Feb 7, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.16% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | $0.22 | 1.14% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $0.19 | 1.29% |
| May 13, 2019 | $0.19 | 1.15% |
| Feb 11, 2019 | $0.19 | 1.11% |
| Nov 2, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.97% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.16 | 0.99% |
| May 4, 2018 | $0.16 | 1.01% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | $0.16 | 0.95% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.98% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.09% |
| May 4, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.05% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.08% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.14 | 1.07% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.12 | 0.98% |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.02% |
| Feb 4, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.18% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | $0.12 | 1.21% |
| Jul 30, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.14% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.75% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.51% |
Dolby Laboratories dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Dolby Laboratories's payout ratio of 54.1% is above the Communication Services sector and the industry average. But compared to its Communication Services sector average of 52.1%, Dolby Laboratories's payout ratio is only 3.8% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DLB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSTK Shutterstock Inc | 3.99% | $1.17 | 89.3% |
| DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc | 1.63% | $1.2 | 54.1% |
| BMI Badger Meter Inc | 0.57% | $1.15 | 28.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Dolby Laboratories pay a dividend?
Yes, Dolby Laboratories has been paying dividends for the last nine years.
When was DLB's last dividend?
Dolby Laboratories's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 19, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.3 per share.
How much dividend does Dolby Laboratories pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DLB pays $1.2 per share.
What is Dolby Laboratories's dividend yield?
Currently Dolby Laboratories's dividend yield is 1.62%.
How often does Dolby Laboratories pay dividends?
Dolby Laboratories has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Dolby Laboratories's dividend payout ratio?
Dolby Laboratories's dividend payout ratio is 54.1%.
Does Dolby Laboratories pay a good dividend?
Dolby Laboratories's dividend yield is lower than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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