Dolby Laboratories(US:DLB) ZACKS·2026-01-30 15:55Core Insights - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.06, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents, but down from $1.14 in the prior-year quarter [1][9] - Total revenues were $346.7 million, a decrease from $357 million in the year-ago quarter, yet surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.2% [2][9] Financial Performance - Licensing revenues were $319.8 million, down 3.2% year over year, but within the company's guidance of $290 million to $320 million [5] - Products and Services revenues increased by 1.6% year over year to $26.9 million [5] - Gross profit for the fiscal first quarter was $303.5 million, compared to $316.2 million in the year-ago quarter, while total operating expenses rose to $241.3 million from $236.3 million [7] Market Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's market position and growth opportunities, citing strong momentum in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, as well as an expanding addressable market [3] - For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company estimates revenues between $375 million and $405 million, with licensing revenues projected to be between $350 million and $380 million [12] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased approximately 1 million shares for about $70 million during the first quarter, with roughly $207 million remaining under its stock repurchase authorization [11] - A cash dividend of 36 cents per share was declared, payable on February 18, 2026 [11] Segment Performance - Broadcast Licensing contributed 31% to total licensing revenues, while Mobile Licensing, Consumer Electronics, PC Licensing, and Licensing from Other Markets accounted for 23%, 14%, 9%, and 23% respectively [6] Future Projections - For fiscal 2026, the company expects total revenues to be in the range of $1.4 billion to $1.45 billion, an increase from the prior estimate of $1.39 billion to $1.44 billion [13] - Licensing revenues are projected to range from $1.295 billion to $1.345 billion, up from the previous estimate of $1.285 billion to $1.335 billion [13]