Company / Gross Margin
Dolby Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
88.1%
FY2025
5-year range
87.0% / 89.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 225
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 225 Information Technology companies, Dolby is in the top 2% for gross margin. Gross Margin remained relatively stable over the past 10 years, with values between 87.0% and 92.7%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
88.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Remained stable around 88.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Information TechnologyTop 2% of 225This company 88.1% Sector average 53.6%
▼
+64.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 34.5pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.39 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 88.1% | -0.9% |
| FY2024 | 89.0% | -1.0% |
| FY2023 | 89.8% | +2.8% |
| FY2022 | 87.4% | +0.4% |
| FY2021 | 87.0% | -1.0% |
| FY2020 | 87.9% | -1.3% |
| FY2019 | 89.0% | +1.3% |
| FY2018 | 87.9% | -2.6% |
| FY2017 | 90.2% | -2.7% |
| FY2016 | 92.7% | +3.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026