DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC. (DLB) Return on equity 2016–2025
DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC. (DLB) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
9.7%FY2025 · since FY2016: 9.4% → 9.7%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.7% | -0.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 10.6% | +2.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 8.5% | +0.3 pp |
| FY2022 | 8.2% | -3.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 11.9% | +2.4 pp |
| FY2020 | 9.5% | -1.5 pp |
| FY2019 | 11.1% | +9.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 1.8% | -7.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 9.7% | +0.2 pp |
| FY2016 | 9.4% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice