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DLB Stock Forecast: Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$62
+0.03% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Dolby Laboratories, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $85 — +36.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$5.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
77 / 100
Median analyst target
$85
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
+29.4%
YTD
−1.1%
1Y
−12.0%
From 52W high
−15.6%
From 52W low
+29.4%
$48
$74
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DLB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dolby Laboratories, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Aug 2026
77 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Value
86
Accruals
80
Revisions
80
Issuance
72
Quality
71
Momentum
33
Growth
26
Size
22

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (26): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DLB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DLB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$50$60$70$80$90Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DLBHigh $90Median $85Low $62

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $62Median $85High $90

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +36.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$85
15 June 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$90
15 June 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
11 June 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$85
11 June 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
27 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
30 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
30 Jan 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
26 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
22 Jan 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
19 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
19 Nov 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
12 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Sept 2025BairdInitiatesNeutral—
15 Aug 2025Tigress FinancialMaintainsBuy—
1 Aug 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
13 June 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
15 May 2025Tigress FinancialMaintainsBuy—
2 May 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 May 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DLB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

DLB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.4%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
26.1×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.2×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.5×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.3%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−37.9%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Gross margin
86.8%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.5%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Net margin
16.7%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.8%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.3%

Higher than 53% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

DLB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Business Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$5.8B
77
AMTMAmentum Holdings, Inc.$5.3B
68
UNFUniFirst Corp.$5.0B
80
AZZAZZ, Inc.$4.5B
87
FAFirst Advantage Corp.$3.9B
92
MMSMAXIMUS, Inc.$3.1B
79
CBZCBIZ, Inc.$3.0B
66

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Dolby Laboratories, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DLB news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

A Seeking Alpha article provided a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — DLB investors often track dividend classifications like Champions and Contenders, so any changes in Dolby's dividend status or upcoming ex-dividend dates would be relevant to income-focused shareholders.

Here's Why Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is a Strong Growth Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Dolby Laboratories (DLB) as a strong growth stock, recommending it for investors seeking market-beating opportunities.

Why it matters — DLB watchers would care because the piece signals that the stock is being recognized for its growth potential by a major investment research firm.

Can Dolby's Fiscal Q4 Growth Outlook Overcome Licensing Volatility?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Dolby Laboratories is targeting a sharp fiscal Q4 rebound, supported by content deals, growth in automotive Atmos adoption, and licensing gains, though these face contract-timing volatility.

Why it matters — A DLB watcher would care because the company's near-term growth outlook hinges on whether licensing and content/auto-driven gains can outweigh the effects of contract-timing volatility.

Is Dolby Stock Worth Buying as Growth Meets Near-Term Execution Risks?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Research examines whether Dolby stock is worth buying as growth encounters near-term execution risks. It notes that Dolby's discounted valuation and $756 million cash balance support its long-term case as premium formats and auto licensing expand.

Why it matters — DLB watchers would care because the item weighs the company's valuation and cash position against near-term execution risks amid growth in premium formats and automotive licensing.

Why Dolby Labs Stock Popped Today

The Motley Fool · 31 July 2026positive

Dolby Laboratories reported earnings that beat expectations but missed on sales, with both metrics declining year over year. The company indicated improvement is expected in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters — Despite year-over-year declines, the earnings beat and optimistic Q4 outlook could signal a potential turnaround for Dolby's financial performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DLB stock

What is the DLB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Dolby Laboratories, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $85, with estimates ranging from $62 to $90. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DLB stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Dolby Laboratories, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DLB?

As at 13 Aug 2026, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ranks 77 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will DLB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +36.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DLB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Dolby Laboratories, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DLB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $62 to $90 over the next 12 months.

How has DLB stock performed over the past year?

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. returned -12.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dolby Laboratories, Inc. do?

Dolby Laboratories Inc. specializes in audio, video, and voice technologies for cinema, television, and entertainment industries.

What is the latest news on DLB?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". A Seeking Alpha article provided a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Company

About Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Dolby Laboratories Inc. specializes in audio, video, and voice technologies for cinema, television, and entertainment industries. Known for its high-quality sound and visual solutions, Dolby offers various innovations, including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, which enhance cinematic and home entertainment experiences through immersive audio and vibrant imagery. Additionally, Dolby provides licensing for its technologies to various consumer electronics manufacturers, thereby seamlessly integrating its advanced audio and video capabilities into products like televisions, smartphones, and gaming platforms. This not only augments the quality of media consumption but also influences how content is created and delivered across different platforms. By consistently pushing the boundaries of technological excellence, Dolby Laboratories maintains a vital role in the convergence of multimedia experiences, symbolizing expertise and leadership in the realms of sound and visual encaptivation. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Dolby's legacy thrives in revolutionizing audio-visual standards globally, making it a pivotal player in the ongoing transformation of entertainment and media technology.

CEO Mr. Kevin J. Yeaman · 2,051 employees · United States · https://www.dolby.com