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Dolby Laboratories (DLB) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$63.28 +2.08% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $63.67

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (88.1% gross margin, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $5.81B
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As of 2026-11-03, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $63.28 (+2.08% 1D, market cap $5.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, DLB ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Multi-Sector Companies), DLB carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.1x, gross margin of 88.1%, and ROIC of 9.5%. By comparison, IDCC (InterDigital Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 21.2x, ROIC 52.8%, cap $8.02B) and APPS (Digital Turbine Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.3%, cap $1.08B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACTG leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while IDCC leads on capital efficiency (52.8% ROIC).

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Per DLB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-26, CIK 0001308547), Dolby Laboratories generated $1.35B in revenue (+5.9% YoY), $255.0M in net income, and $435.9M in free cash flow against $3.19B in total assets and $265.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (88.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $63.67 (+0.61%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 32.3% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk A-
Cash (16)Whales (14)SEC (18)Macro (15)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.5% Base Target
$82 Bull$69 Base$52 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DLB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (79/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DLB SCORES 79/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 8.20 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 32.3% FCF Margin ($435.9M FCF) & 88.1% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning14/20 pts (-6 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-6 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$58.84+6.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
74
Grade B+$62.52-1.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
76
Grade B+$61.67+2.6% Next Q
Current
79
Grade B+$63.28+8.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 79/100 (B+) score, DLB faces multiple-compression risk if 23.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 85.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($60.59) or 200D SMA ($59.28) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($69.26) toward Bear Floor ($51.89).

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $51.89
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12M Consensus BaseTarget $69.26
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12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $81.73
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Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (43 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 32● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskOUTPERFORM$7274%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadSTRONG BUY$7769%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$6158%C
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DLB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +8.34%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $62.91H $63.28L $61.99C $63.28VOL 688.8K
RES: $63.01SUP: $61.01SMA50: $60.59SMA200: $59.28
$68.27$62.85$57.42$52.00$46.58RES $63.01SUP $61.01$63.282026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
16.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #5 of 485 ⚔️ IDCC vs DLB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (DLB vs. IDCC, APPS, ACTG, JYNT)

Industry: Multi-Sector Companies (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Dolby Laboratories (DLB) ranks #5 by composite RQD confidence (79/100, grade B+) and #129 by equity capitalization ($5.81B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACTG leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while IDCC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 52.8% ROIC and — gross margin. DLB currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 79/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DLB ACTIVE
Dolby Laboratories
B+ 79/100 23.1x 88.1% 9.5% +2.08% $5.81B Benchmark Subject
IDCC
InterDigital Inc.
B 75/100 21.2x — 52.8% +1.41% $8.02B /idcc-vs-dlb →
APPS
Digital Turbine Inc.
D 46/100 — 56.9% 5.3% -4.62% $1.08B /apps-vs-dlb →
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech)
D+ 55/100 17.7x 29.6% 2.1% -2.54% $422.6M /actg-vs-dlb →
JYNT
The Joint Corp.
D- 35/100 35.8x — -13.9% +4.13% $99.4M /jynt-vs-dlb →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-26 • CIK 0001308547 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-26), Dolby Laboratories (DLB) reported GAAP revenue of $1.35B (+5.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.27B , and +3.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $255.0M, operating cash flow of $472.2M, and free cash flow of $435.9M (+46.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, DLB closed FY2025 with $3.19B in total assets against $265.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.20, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-26 $1.35B $255.0M $472.2M $435.9M $3.19B $265.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-27 $1.27B $261.8M $327.3M $297.2M $3.16B $288.7M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-29 $1.30B $200.7M $367.1M $308.6M $3.24B $758.4M

3. DLB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DLB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $63.28 (+2.08% 1D, market cap $5.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, DLB ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DLB compare to IDCC and APPS in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Multi-Sector Companies), DLB carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.1x, gross margin of 88.1%, and ROIC of 9.5%. By comparison, IDCC (InterDigital Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 21.2x, ROIC 52.8%, cap $8.02B) and APPS (Digital Turbine Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.3%, cap $1.08B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACTG leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while IDCC leads on capital efficiency (52.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DLB?

Per DLB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-26, CIK 0001308547), Dolby Laboratories generated $1.35B in revenue (+5.9% YoY), $255.0M in net income, and $435.9M in free cash flow against $3.19B in total assets and $265.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (88.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DLB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DLB last traded at $63.28 (+2.08% on volume of 546,316 shares), positioning the stock +4.44% above its 50-day simple moving average ($60.59) and +6.75% above its 200-day simple moving average ($59.28). Across its 52-week range of $48.26 to $69.95, DLB sits at the 69.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.2% ($59.99 to $66.57).

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DLB — Dolby Laboratories: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-26

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 79/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $63.28 (+2.08% 1D, market capitalization $5.81B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.5%, gross margin of 88.1%, operating margin of 19.6%, and free cash flow yield of 7.40%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (14/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (15/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 8.20, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.10x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is a NYSE-listed company in the Industrials sector, Multi-Sector Companies industry, with a market capitalization of $5.9B. Per the market data, gross margin is 88.1%, operating margin is 19.6%, and net margin is 18.9%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-26), Dolby Laboratories (DLB) reported $1.35B in annual revenue (up from $1.27B in FY2024, +5.9% YoY) and $255.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.30B revenue, $200.7M net income) through FY2025, DLB scaled operating cash flow to $472.2M and free cash flow to $435.9M, backed by $3.19B in total assets against $265.2M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 79/100): Strong cash generator (88.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 14/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $48.26 – $69.95 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 23.1x trailing P/E and 18.6x EV/EBITDA against 19.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Multi-Sector Companies (Industrials), DLB carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 88.1%.

  • Key Question #1: Can DLB sustain or expand its 19.6% operating margin and 9.5% ROIC against Multi-Sector Companies peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.35B and free cash flow of $435.9M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $265.2M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is DLB's 21.5x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DLB Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $63.28?

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MA MacroHawk_NYC RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cross-Asset Macro Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $78.73 (+27.0%)
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Strong balance sheet (Altman Z 8.2, Piotroski F 8/9, Debt/Equity 0.1) combined with a 7.4% FCF yield supports the RQD Buy rating.

Strong balance sheet (Altman Z 8.2, Piotroski F 8/9, Debt/Equity 0.1) combined with a 7.4% FCF yield supports the RQD Buy rating.. When you look under the hood at DLB, Fundamental Cash Engine is 16/20 with 88.1% gross margins and 9.5% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (14/20) has been quietly accumulating below $69.95. My 12M target is $78.73.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

@CreditSpread_Watch Shorting a 14/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $61.99 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $48.97 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $61.99

Net income fell from $261.8M in FY 2024 to $255.0M in FY 2025 while the P/E (TTM) of 23.1 sits well above the Forward P/E of 21.5 at a

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on DLB: Net income fell from $261.8M in FY 2024 to $255.0M in FY 2025 while the P/E (TTM) of 23.1 sits well above the Forward P/E of 21.5 at a market cap of $5.89B.. At 23.1x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Multi-Sector Companies triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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