Dolby Laboratories (DLB)
Net profit margin
| Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 261,825 | 212,441 | 190,396 | 188,262 | 200,656 | 219,226 | 242,424 | 183,448 | 184,087 | 200,522 | 215,546 | 255,043 | 310,227 | 292,865 | 305,529 | 317,808 | 231,363 | 248,452 | 220,741 | 205,685 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,273,721 | 1,259,477 | 1,269,029 | 1,280,397 | 1,299,744 | 1,287,386 | 1,278,601 | 1,237,081 | 1,253,793 | 1,260,614 | 1,257,828 | 1,243,015 | 1,281,256 | 1,267,422 | 1,227,532 | 1,259,789 | 1,161,792 | 1,189,428 | 1,244,678 | 1,231,121 |
| Net profit margin | 20.56% | 16.87% | 15.00% | 14.70% | 15.44% | 17.03% | 18.96% | 14.83% | 14.68% | 15.91% | 17.14% | 20.52% | 24.21% | 23.11% | 24.89% | 25.23% | 19.91% | 20.89% | 17.73% | 16.71% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $261,825K ÷ $1,273,721K
= 20.56%
The net profit margin of Dolby Laboratories has displayed some fluctuations over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter, ending September 30, 2024, the net profit margin stood at 20.56%, showing an increase from the previous quarter's figure of 16.87%. This indicates that Dolby Laboratories was able to generate more profit for each dollar of revenue during this period.
Looking back further, the net profit margin has shown some variability, with figures ranging from a low of 14.68% in September 30, 2022, to a high of 25.23% in December 31, 2020. Despite these fluctuations, the company has generally maintained a healthy level of profitability over the analyzed period.
Overall, Dolby Laboratories has demonstrated the ability to effectively manage its costs and generate profits relative to its revenue. Analyzing the trend of the net profit margin over time can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and efficiency in converting sales into profits.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024