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Dolby Laboratories (DLB)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jan 30, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
$1.05Last Year’s EPS
$0.69Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 19, 2024
|% Change Since: 9.45%
|Next Earnings Date:Jan 30, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture. While there were notable achievements in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision growth, automotive market expansion, and a successful acquisition contributing to revenue, challenges persisted in foundational audio technologies, broadcast, and consumer device sales. The sentiment leans towards cautious optimism with a focus on growth areas despite some ongoing market challenges.Company Guidance
During the call, Dolby Laboratories provided guidance for fiscal year 2025, indicating expectations for non-GAAP earnings to be between $3.99 and $4.14, with revenue projected to range from $1.33 billion to $1.39 billion. Licensing revenue is anticipated to fall between $1.22 billion and $1.28 billion. The company expects to achieve operating margin expansion of approximately 2 percentage points, with gross margins around 90% on a non-GAAP basis. Revenue from Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and imaging patents is expected to grow by roughly 15%, while Foundational audio technology revenue is projected to remain flat. The GE licensing deal is expected to contribute about $55 million to total revenue and positively impact non-GAAP operating margins and earnings. Additionally, consumer electronics revenue is anticipated to decline by mid-single digits, while mobile and other segments, including automotive and Dolby Cinema, are projected to see mid-teens growth.Revenue Growth
Revenue for the quarter was $305 million, up 5% year-over-year. Non-GAAP earnings were $0.81 per share, up 25% year-over-year.
Strong Performance in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision grew approximately 14%, with over 1,200 studios globally equipped with Dolby Atmos capabilities and over 90% of Billboard's Global Top 100 artists releasing music in Dolby Atmos.
Automotive Market Expansion
The number of OEM partners for Dolby Atmos more than doubled, entering 2025 with more than 20 partners, highlighting strong growth in the automotive sector.
GE Licensing Acquisition
The GE licensing acquisition contributed $7 million to quarterly revenue and is expected to add $55 million to total revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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DLB Earnings History
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DLB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | $70.62 | $81.64 | +15.60% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | $72.62 | $67.40 | -7.19% |
| May 02, 2024 | $78.76 | $81.11 | +2.98% |
| Feb 01, 2024 | $83.50 | $79.01 | -5.38% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Dolby Laboratories (DLB) report earnings?
Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Dolby Laboratories (DLB) earnings time?
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What is DLB EPS forecast?
DLB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is $1.05.
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