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Dolby Laboratories vs Acacia Research: DLB and ACTG compared
Dolby Laboratories is the larger company: $305M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $54.4M for Acacia Research (Q3 2026). Dolby Laboratories is growing faster (-3% against -8% a year earlier). Dolby Laboratories is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.3% against -6.6%.
Where the money goes: DLB and ACTG
Dolby Laboratories (DLB) · Q3 FY26
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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) · Q3 2026
Acacia Research, Q3 2026: revenue $54.4M (-8% year over year), operating margin -6.6%, net loss $5.9M, operating cash flow $15.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Dolby Laboratories (DLB) | Acacia Research (ACTG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $305M | $54.4M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | -8% |
| Gross margin | 86.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.3% | -6.6% |
| Net earnings | $28.6M | −$5.9M |
| Net margin | 9.4% | -10.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $167M | $15.0M |
| Free cash flow | $152M | $10.5M |
| Market value | $5.5B | — |
| P/E | 24.4× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $79.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Dolby Laboratories
- Licensing: $282M (93%)
- Products and services: $22.6M (7%)
Acacia Research
- Transportation safety: $11.3M (21%)
- Oil sales: $10.0M (18%)
- Air distribution: $8.2M (15%)
- Office products: $7.7M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Dolby Laboratories or Acacia Research?
Dolby Laboratories is the larger company: $305M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $54.4M for Acacia Research (Q3 2026).
Is Dolby Laboratories or Acacia Research growing faster?
Dolby Laboratories is growing faster (-3% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Dolby Laboratories or Acacia Research?
Dolby Laboratories is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.3% against -6.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.