Company / Profit Margin
Dolby Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
18.9%
FY2025
5-year range
18.9% / 24.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#49 of 295
Information Technology
What the data says
Dolby's profit margin of 18.9% is higher than 83% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 4.0% in FY2020 to 24.2% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.9%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 24.2% to 18.9% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +14.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+106.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 8.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 299.9pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2020.
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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.9% | -8.1% |
| FY2024 | 20.6% | -15.1% |
| FY2023 | 24.2% | +21.6% |
| FY2022 | 19.9% | -3.1% |
| FY2021 | 20.5% | +418.9% |
| FY2020 | 4.0% | -79.3% |
| FY2019 | 19.1% | +382.8% |
| FY2018 | 4.0% | -78.8% |
| FY2017 | 18.7% | -12.9% |
| FY2016 | 21.5% | +3.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026