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 $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 $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 $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 $0.84 per share in 2023 versus $1.23 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $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 $7.97 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $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 $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 $1.32

Expected Yield 1.75%

Last 12-Month Dividend $1.26

Current Yield 1.67%

5-Year Avg Yield 1.27%

Last 5Y Dividend $4.77

Payout Ratio 47.73%

Date Range Dec 2012 - Feb 2025

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

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

Complete Dividend Payment History

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

Yearly Dividend Summary

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

Dolby Laboratories & Peers | Dividend Comparison

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Dolby Laboratories been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
When was Dolby Laboratories's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
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