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Dolby Laboratories vs InterDigital: DLB and IDCC compared
Dolby Laboratories is the larger company: $305M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $193M for InterDigital (Q3 2026). InterDigital is growing faster (+18% against -3% a year earlier). InterDigital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 51.4% against 11.3%.
Where the money goes: DLB and IDCC
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.
InterDigital (IDCC) · Q3 2026
InterDigital, Q3 2026: revenue $193M (+18% year over year), operating margin 51.4%, net earnings $80.2M, operating cash flow $150M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Dolby Laboratories (DLB) | InterDigital (IDCC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $305M | $193M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | +18% |
| Gross margin | 86.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.3% | 51.4% |
| Net earnings | $28.6M | $80.2M |
| Net margin | 9.4% | 41.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $167M | $150M |
| Free cash flow | $152M | — |
| Market value | $5.5B | $10.9B |
| P/E | 24.4× | 35.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $79.00 | $462.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Dolby Laboratories
- Licensing: $282M (93%)
- Products and services: $22.6M (7%)
InterDigital
- Total Revenue: $193M (100%)
- Other: $86K (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Dolby Laboratories or InterDigital?
Dolby Laboratories is the larger company: $305M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $193M for InterDigital (Q3 2026).
Is Dolby Laboratories or InterDigital growing faster?
InterDigital is growing faster (+18% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Dolby Laboratories or InterDigital?
InterDigital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 51.4% against 11.3%.
More: Dolby Laboratories earnings · how Dolby Laboratories makes money · InterDigital earnings · how InterDigital makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.