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Dolby Laboratories (DLB) R&D spending by quarter

Dolby Laboratories' R&D spending was $65.7M in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), +3% from Q2 FY26. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $61.7M (Q2 FY25) to $69.1M (Q1 FY26).

Dolby Laboratories R&D spending by quarterDolby Laboratories R&D spending by quarter$61.7MQ2 FY25$66.0MQ3 FY25$67.5MQ4 FY25$69.1MQ1 FY26$63.7MQ2 FY26$65.7MQ3 FY26
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q3 FY26$65.7M+3%-0.4%
Q2 FY26$63.7M-8%+3%
Q1 FY26$69.1M+2%—
Q4 FY25$67.5M+2%—
Q3 FY25$66.0M+7%—
Q2 FY25$61.7M——

Q3 FY26 at a glance

Dolby Laboratories, Q3 FY26: revenue $305M (-3% year over year), operating margin 11.3%, net earnings $28.6M, operating cash flow $167M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Dolby Laboratories' R&D spending?

Dolby Laboratories' R&D spending was $65.7M in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), +3% from Q2 FY26.

How has Dolby Laboratories' R&D spending changed?

Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $61.7M (Q2 FY25) to $69.1M (Q1 FY26).

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