For how long has Dolby Laboratories been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?

Dolby Laboratories has been paying dividends for 13 years, from 2012 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of US$12.27 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.

When was Dolby Laboratories's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?

Dolby Laboratories's most recent dividend payment was US$0.33 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 11, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.

What was Dolby Laboratories's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?

Dolby Laboratories's highest annual dividend was paid in 2012, when the company distributed US$4.00 per share across 1 payment throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.

How do Dolby Laboratories's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?

Comparing Dolby Laboratories's dividend payments, the company paid US$0.84 per share in 2023 versus US$1.23 per share in 2024, representing an increase of US$0.39. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.

How much would a $10,000 investment in Dolby Laboratories have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?

Over the past 10 years, Dolby Laboratories has paid a total of US$7.97 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately US$1,067.36 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) | Dividend History & Payments | 2012 - 2025

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Dolby Laboratories Dividend Key Statistics

Dolby Laboratories is expected to pay US$1.32 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 1.75%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 1.27%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 47.73%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend US$1.32

Expected Yield 1.75%

Last 12-Month Dividend US$1.26

Current Yield 1.67%

5-Year Avg Yield 1.27%

Last 5Y Dividend US$4.77

Payout Ratio 47.73%

Date Range Dec 2012 - Feb 2025

All Time Dividend US$12.27

Last Ex-Dividend Date May 13, 2025

Dolby Laboratories Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Stock Price
Feb 11, 2025	US$0.33	0.40%	US$81.57
Dec 3, 2024	US$0.33	0.42%	US$79.18
Aug 19, 2024	US$0.30	0.42%	US$71.57
May 13, 2024	US$0.30	0.36%	US$83.85
Feb 12, 2024	US$0.30	0.38%	US$78.06
Nov 27, 2023	US$0.30	0.34%	US$87.00
May 15, 2023	US$0.27	0.32%	US$83.60
Feb 13, 2023	US$0.27	0.32%	US$83.51
Nov 29, 2022	US$0.27	0.37%	US$73.00
Aug 22, 2022	US$0.25	0.34%	US$73.46
May 16, 2022	US$0.25	0.33%	US$75.11
Feb 15, 2022	US$0.25	0.33%	US$75.87
Nov 29, 2021	US$0.25	0.29%	US$86.75
Aug 10, 2021	US$0.22	0.22%	US$98.48
May 14, 2021	US$0.22	0.23%	US$95.83
Feb 8, 2021	US$0.22	0.23%	US$94.44
Nov 23, 2020	US$0.22	0.24%	US$90.57
Aug 14, 2020	US$0.22	0.32%	US$69.36
May 15, 2020	US$0.22	0.37%	US$58.76
Feb 7, 2020	US$0.22	0.30%	US$72.32
Nov 25, 2019	US$0.22	0.32%	US$68.88
Aug 9, 2019	US$0.19	0.32%	US$59.37
May 13, 2019	US$0.19	0.31%	US$62.19
Feb 11, 2019	US$0.19	0.29%	US$64.57
Nov 2, 2018	US$0.19	0.28%	US$68.92

Year	Payments	Total Amount	Avg Amount	Avg Yield
2025	1	US$0.33	US$0.33	0.40%
2024	4	US$1.23	US$0.31	0.40%
2023	3	US$0.84	US$0.28	0.33%
2022	4	US$1.02	US$0.26	0.34%
2021	4	US$0.91	US$0.23	0.24%
2020	4	US$0.88	US$0.22	0.31%
2019	4	US$0.79	US$0.20	0.31%
2018	4	US$0.67	US$0.17	0.26%
2017	4	US$0.58	US$0.14	0.28%
2016	4	US$0.50	US$0.12	0.28%
2015	4	US$0.42	US$0.10	0.28%
2014	1	US$0.10	US$0.10	0.23%
2012	1	US$4.00	US$4.00	13.80%

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Stock Price
Feb 11, 2025	US$0.33	0.40%	US$81.57
Dec 3, 2024	US$0.33	0.42%	US$79.18
Aug 19, 2024	US$0.30	0.42%	US$71.57
May 13, 2024	US$0.30	0.36%	US$83.85
Feb 12, 2024	US$0.30	0.38%	US$78.06
Nov 27, 2023	US$0.30	0.34%	US$87.00
May 15, 2023	US$0.27	0.32%	US$83.60
Feb 13, 2023	US$0.27	0.32%	US$83.51
Nov 29, 2022	US$0.27	0.37%	US$73.00
Aug 22, 2022	US$0.25	0.34%	US$73.46
May 16, 2022	US$0.25	0.33%	US$75.11
Feb 15, 2022	US$0.25	0.33%	US$75.87
Nov 29, 2021	US$0.25	0.29%	US$86.75
Aug 10, 2021	US$0.22	0.22%	US$98.48
May 14, 2021	US$0.22	0.23%	US$95.83
Feb 8, 2021	US$0.22	0.23%	US$94.44
Nov 23, 2020	US$0.22	0.24%	US$90.57
Aug 14, 2020	US$0.22	0.32%	US$69.36
May 15, 2020	US$0.22	0.37%	US$58.76
Feb 7, 2020	US$0.22	0.30%	US$72.32
Nov 25, 2019	US$0.22	0.32%	US$68.88
Aug 9, 2019	US$0.19	0.32%	US$59.37
May 13, 2019	US$0.19	0.31%	US$62.19
Feb 11, 2019	US$0.19	0.29%	US$64.57
Nov 2, 2018	US$0.19	0.28%	US$68.92
Aug 3, 2018	US$0.16	0.24%	US$65.88
May 4, 2018	US$0.16	0.25%	US$62.75
Feb 2, 2018	US$0.16	0.27%	US$60.19
Nov 3, 2017	US$0.16	0.26%	US$60.65
Aug 3, 2017	US$0.14	0.28%	US$50.00
May 4, 2017	US$0.14	0.27%	US$51.25
Feb 2, 2017	US$0.14	0.29%	US$48.78
Nov 3, 2016	US$0.14	0.30%	US$47.39
Aug 4, 2016	US$0.12	0.24%	US$49.70
May 5, 2016	US$0.12	0.26%	US$45.55
Feb 4, 2016	US$0.12	0.32%	US$37.14
Oct 29, 2015	US$0.12	0.33%	US$35.86
Jul 30, 2015	US$0.10	0.29%	US$34.12
Apr 30, 2015	US$0.10	0.25%	US$39.93
Jan 29, 2015	US$0.10	0.26%	US$38.61
Oct 30, 2014	US$0.10	0.23%	US$42.64
Dec 19, 2012	US$4.00	13.80%	US$28.98

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year	Payments	Total Amount	Average Amount	Average Yield
2025	1	US$0.33	US$0.33	0.40%
2024	4	US$1.23	US$0.31	0.40%
2023	3	US$0.84	US$0.28	0.33%
2022	4	US$1.02	US$0.26	0.34%
2021	4	US$0.91	US$0.23	0.24%
2020	4	US$0.88	US$0.22	0.31%
2019	4	US$0.79	US$0.20	0.31%
2018	4	US$0.67	US$0.17	0.26%
2017	4	US$0.58	US$0.14	0.28%
2016	4	US$0.50	US$0.12	0.28%
2015	4	US$0.42	US$0.10	0.28%
2014	1	US$0.10	US$0.10	0.23%
2012	1	US$4.00	US$4.00	13.80%

Dolby Laboratories & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company	Annual Rate	Current Yield	5Y Avg Yield	Payout Ratio	EX DIV. DATE
CBIZ CBZ	US$0.05	0.07%	-	-	Dec 18, 2000
Cintas CTAS	US$2.73	1.23%	0.94%	35.00%	May 15, 2025
Dolby Laboratories DLB	US$1.26	1.67%	1.27%	47.73%	May 13, 2025
Maximus MMS	US$1.20	1.63%	1.48%	24.05%	May 15, 2025

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