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Dolby Laboratories Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.

“We are pleased with the progress we made in fiscal 2024,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “As we enter fiscal 2025, we have strong momentum with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, our imaging patent portfolio has gotten stronger with the GE Licensing acquisition, and we are excited about our opportunity with Dolby.io, which is well positioned to provide real time interactive experiences for sports and entertainment.”

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $305 million, compared to $291 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $59 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter net income was $78 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to $64 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.Dolby repurchased approximately 251,000 shares of its common stock and ended the quarter with approximately $402 million of stock repurchase authorization available going forward.

Full Year Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $1.27 billion, compared to $1.30 billion for the full year of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $262 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $201 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, for the full year of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, full year net income was $369 million, or $3.79 per diluted share, compared to $348 million, or $3.56 per diluted share, for the full year of fiscal 2023.Cash flows from operations were $327 million, compared to $367 million for the full year of fiscal 2023.

A complete listing of Dolby’s non-GAAP measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this release.

Recent Business Highlights

We closed the acquisition of GE Licensing, which we expect to be accretive to margins and earnings on a non-GAAP basis in fiscal 2025, and which gives us a stronger position in imaging patents.We acquired THEO Technologies, expanding Dolby.io’s ability to offer customers the best solutions for real-time streaming experiences that drive fan engagement and interactivity.We added two new automotive partners in Q4; WEY, a Chinese car company that specializes in premium Crossovers and SUVs, and Smart, a JV between Mercedes and Geely. We now have over 20 automotive OEM partners supporting Dolby Atmos, up from 10 partners one year ago.Meta announced support for Dolby Atmos across its MetaQuest headset device lineup.Apple launched the iPhone 16, which supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, and records in Dolby Vision.Xiaomi announced new 4K QLED TVs that support Dolby Vision.Australia selected Dolby AC-4 as part of its new broadcast set-top-box specification.Polytron, an Indonesian TV OEM, launched a new TV that supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.Lenovo’s new Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition supports Dolby Vision, and its Thinkbook 16 Gen7+ and Thinkbook 16 Gen 7 supports Dolby Atmos.Alienware released 27 4K Dual Resolution Gaming Monitor that supports Dolby Atmos.

Upcoming Investor Event

Dolby is hosting an event at CES for the financial community where we will demonstrate a wide array of our technologies. The event will be held at 7:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please send an email to IR@dolby.com for more information.

Dividend

Today, Dolby announced a cash dividend of $0.33 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on December 10, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2024.

Revolving Credit Facility

On November 14, 2024, Dolby entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America for a $250 million revolving credit facility. The facility includes $150 million of uncommitted incremental capacity, has a five-year term and can be terminated early without penalty. Dolby has not drawn on the facility. Further details regarding the Credit Agreement are set out in a Form 8-K filed by Dolby with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024.

Financial Outlook

Dolby’s financial outlook relies, in part, on estimates of royalty-based revenue that take into consideration various factors that are subject to uncertainty, including consumer demand for electronic products. In addition, actual results could differ materially from the estimates Dolby is providing below due in part to uncertainty resulting from the macroeconomic effect of certain conditions, including supply chain constraints, international conflicts, geopolitical instability, and fluctuations in inflation and interest rates. The uncertainty resulting from these factors has greatly reduced its visibility into Dolby’s future outlook. To the extent possible, the estimates Dolby is providing for future periods reflect certain assumptions about the potential impact of certain of these items, based upon a consideration of currently available external and internal data and information. These assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements” in this press release for a description of certain risks that Dolby faces, and the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2024, to be filed on or around the date hereof.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for its first quarter of fiscal 2025:

Total revenue is estimated to range from $330 million to $360 million.Licensing revenue is estimated to range from $305 million to $335 million.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 87% on a GAAP basis and approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $230 million to $240 million on a GAAP basis and from $190 million to $200 million on a non-GAAP basis.Effective tax rate is anticipated to be around 20.5% on a GAAP basis and around 18.5% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $0.53 to $0.68 on a GAAP basis and from $0.96 to $1.11 on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for the full year of fiscal 2025:

Total revenue is expected to range from $1.33 billion to $1.39 billion.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 87% on a GAAP basis and approximately 90% on a non-GAAP basis.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $908 million to $918 million on a GAAP basis and from $765 million to $775 million on a non-GAAP basis.Dolby expects operating margins to be roughly 20% on a GAAP basis and to be roughly 33% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $2.43 to $2.58 on a GAAP basis and from $3.99 to $4.14 on a non-GAAP basis.

Conference Call Information

Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 financial results for Dolby Laboratories at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Access to the teleconference will be available at http://investor.dolby.com or by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (+1-646-307-1963 for international callers) and entering confirmation code 5587811.

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, until 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (+1-609-800-9909 for international callers) and entering the confirmation code 5587811. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on the Dolby website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement Dolby’s financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby management uses, and Dolby provides to investors, certain non-GAAP financial measures as an additional tool to evaluate Dolby’s operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby’s management believes to be its ongoing business operations and performance. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are also helpful to investors in enabling comparability of operating performance between periods and among peer companies. Additionally, Dolby’s management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to make operating decisions, for planning and forecasting purposes and determining bonus payouts. Specifically, Dolby excludes the following as adjustments from one or more of its non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation, unlike cash-based compensation, utilizes subjective assumptions in the methodologies used to value the various stock-based award types that Dolby grants. These assumptions may differ from those used by other companies. To facilitate more meaningful comparisons between its underlying operating results and those of other companies, Dolby excludes stock-based compensation expense.

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles: Dolby amortizes intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. These intangible assets consist of patents and technology, customer relationships, and other intangibles. Dolby records amortization charges relating to these intangible assets in its GAAP financial statements, and Dolby views these charges as items arising from pre-acquisition activities that are determined by the timing and valuation of its acquisitions. As these amortization charges do not directly correlate to its operations during any particular period, Dolby excludes these charges to facilitate an evaluation of its current operating performance and comparisons to its past operating results. In addition, while amortization expense of acquisition-related intangible assets is excluded from Non-GAAP Net Income, the revenue generated from those assets is not excluded.

Restructuring charges or credits: Restructuring charges are costs associated with restructuring plans and primarily relate to costs associated with exit or disposal activities, employee severance benefits, and asset impairments. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, we excluded from non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share a restructuring charge of about $30 million comprised of approximately $13 million for severance and related benefits and an impairment loss of approximately $17 million related primarily to internally developed software for projects we are no longer pursuing. Dolby excludes restructuring costs, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods (which may be credits), as Dolby believes that these costs are not representative of its normal operating activities and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison of its past operating performance and to that of other companies.

Income tax adjustments: The income tax effects of the aforementioned non-GAAP adjustments do not directly correlate to its operating performance so Dolby believes that excluding such income tax effects provides a more meaningful view of its underlying operating results to management and investors.

Impact from Tax Reform: The enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform), and any related amendments or revisions, requires certain discrete and infrequent charges that are not representative of current operating results and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison to our past operating performance.

Using the aforementioned adjustments, Dolby provides various non-GAAP financial measures including, but not limited to: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP effective tax rate. Dolby’s management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to assess the performance of Dolby’s business, including as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Dolby’s management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, superior to, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measures. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as detailed above and below. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby’s GAAP financial statements as reported in its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Dolby investor relations website, http://investor.dolby.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release and in our earnings calls, including, but not limited to, expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025, Dolby’s ability to expand existing business, navigate challenging periods, pursue its long-term growth opportunities, and advance its other long-term objectives are “forward-looking statements” that inherently involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those provided. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: the potential impacts of economic conditions on Dolby’s business operations, financial results, and financial position (including the impact to Dolby partners and disruption of the supply chain and delays in shipments of consumer products; the level at which Dolby technologies are incorporated into products and the consumer demand for such products; delays in the development and release of new products or services that contain Dolby technologies; delays in royalty reporting or delinquent payment by partners or licensees; lengthening sales cycles; the impact to the overall cinema market including adverse impact to Dolby’s revenue recognized on box-office sales and demand for cinema products and services; and macroeconomic conditions that affect discretionary spending and access to products that contain Dolby technologies); risks associated with geopolitical issues and international conflicts; risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the broadcast, mobile, consumer electronics, PC, and other markets; the loss of, or reduction in sales by, a key customer, partner, or licensee; pricing pressures; risks relating to changing trends in the way that content is distributed and consumed; risks relating to conducting business internationally, including trade restrictions and changes in diplomatic or trade relationships; risks relating to maintaining patent coverage; the timing of Dolby’s receipt of royalty reports and payments from its licensees, including recoveries; changes in tax regulations; timing of revenue recognition under licensing agreements and other contractual arrangements; Dolby’s ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby’s ability to develop and deliver innovative products and technologies in response to new and growing markets; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture and cinema industries generally; Dolby’s ability to increase its revenue streams and to expand its business generally, and to continue to expand its business beyond its current technology offerings; risks associated with acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby’s SEC filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on or around the date hereof. Dolby may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of such statements, and while Dolby believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco, California with offices around the globe. From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. Dolby partners with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, Dolby.io, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Revenue:

Licensing

$                282,705

$                265,203

$             1,181,794

$             1,197,930

Products and services

22,101

25,359

91,927

101,814

Total revenue

304,806

290,562

1,273,721

1,299,744

Cost of revenue:

Cost of licensing

18,764

14,556

67,204

64,890

Cost of products and services

15,232

20,996

73,292

87,676

Total cost of revenue

33,996

35,552

140,496

152,566

Gross profit

270,810

255,010

1,133,225

1,147,178

Operating expenses:

Research and development

68,636

70,426

263,663

271,523

Sales and marketing

87,901

90,870

334,460

354,364

General and administrative

69,209

66,612

270,392

258,477

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(1,290)

30,596

6,384

47,061

Total operating expenses

224,456

258,504

874,899

931,425

Operating income/(loss)

46,354

(3,494)

258,326

215,753

Other income/(expense):

Interest income/(expense), net

6,854

9,280

34,077

28,086

Other income, net

6,526

3,247

20,076

6,214

Total other income

13,380

12,527

54,153

34,300

Income before income taxes

59,734

9,033

312,479

250,053

(Provision for)/benefit from income taxes

(868)

875

(48,163)

(48,409)

Net income including noncontrolling interest

58,866

9,908

264,316

201,644

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(296)

(722)

(2,491)

(988)

Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$                  58,570

$                    9,186

$                261,825

$                200,656

Net income per share:

Basic

$                      0.61

$                      0.10

$                      2.74

$                      2.10

Diluted

$                      0.61

$                      0.09

$                      2.69

$                      2.05

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic

95,395

95,701

95,544

95,771

Diluted

96,593

97,678

97,325

97,733

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands; unaudited)

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                482,047

$                745,364

Restricted cash

95,705

72,602

Short-term investments

139,148

Accounts receivable, net

315,465

262,245

Contract assets, net

197,478

182,130

Inventories, net

33,728

35,623

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

69,994

50,692

Total current assets

1,194,417

1,487,804

Long-term investments

89,267

97,812

Property, plant, and equipment, net

479,109

481,581

Operating lease right-of-use assets

39,046

40,199

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

967,722

575,836

Deferred taxes

219,758

201,860

Other non-current assets

120,609

94,674

Total assets

$             3,109,928

$             2,979,766

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                  17,380

$                  20,925

Accrued liabilities

347,529

351,399

Income taxes payable

9,045

4,769

Contract liabilities

31,644

31,505

Operating lease liabilities

12,238

13,628

Total current liabilities

417,836

422,226

Non-current contract liabilities

34,593

39,997

Non-current operating lease liabilities

34,754

37,020

Other non-current liabilities

135,852

108,339

Total liabilities

623,035

607,582

Stockholders’ equity:

Class A common stock

53

53

Class B common stock

41

41

Retained earnings

2,496,255

2,391,990

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(19,187)

(36,984)

Total stockholders’ equity – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

2,477,162

2,355,100

Noncontrolling interest

9,731

17,084

Total stockholders’ equity

2,486,893

2,372,184

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$             3,109,928

$             2,979,766

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands; unaudited)

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Operating activities:

Net income including noncontrolling interest

$                264,316

$                201,644

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

  Depreciation and amortization

75,559

82,558

  Stock-based compensation

119,825

118,486

  Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

11,768

12,956

  Amortization of premium on investments

(2,919)

(860)

  Benefit from credit losses

(2,256)

(793)

  Deferred income taxes

(21,612)

(18,337)

  Impairment loss on internally developed software

16,225

  Other non-cash items affecting net income

(10,828)

(2,800)

  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(28,967)

47,779

Contract assets, net

(8,707)

347

Inventories

(2,654)

(13,226)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

(8,420)

(8,817)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

10,097

3,868

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(34,554)

(52,315)

Income taxes, net

(4,501)

(8,722)

Contract liabilities

(9,738)

(8,379)

Operating lease liabilities

(5,263)

(5,818)

Other non-current liabilities

(13,894)

3,285

Net cash provided by operating activities

327,252

367,081

Investing activities:

Purchases of marketable securities

(160,198)

(172,955)

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

234,061

54,964

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

157,729

176,833

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

(30,007)

(30,339)

Business combinations, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

(487,877)

25,703

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

(286,292)

54,206

Financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

40,203

47,781

Repurchase of common stock

(160,001)

(149,276)

Payment of cash dividend

(114,579)

(103,407)

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

(5,164)

(266)

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in business combinations

(9,920)

Equity issued in connection with business combination

722

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock

(39,075)

(31,144)

Payment of deferred consideration for prior business combinations

(500)

Net cash used in financing activities

(287,814)

(236,812)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

6,640

5,120

Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(240,214)

189,595

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

817,966

628,371

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$                577,752

$                817,966

 

Licensing Revenue by Market
(unaudited)

The following table presents the composition of our licensing revenue and percentage of total licensing revenue for all periods presented (in thousands, except percentage amounts):

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

Market

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

September 27, 2024

September 29, 2023

Broadcast

$     95,779

34 %

$    102,448

39 %

$    409,105

35 %

$      451,719

38 %

Mobile

48,701

17 %

36,122

14 %

235,774

20 %

243,897

20 %

CE

42,024

15 %

41,682

16 %

165,817

14 %

170,197

14 %

PC

34,077

12 %

27,240

10 %

141,300

12 %

124,362

10 %

Other

62,124

22 %

57,711

21 %

229,798

19 %

207,755

18 %

Total licensing revenue

$    282,705

100 %

$    265,203

100 %

$ 1,181,794

100 %

$   1,197,930

100 %

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(unaudited)

The following tables present Dolby’s GAAP financial measures reconciled to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release for the fourth quarter and fiscal years ended September 27, 2024 and September 29, 2023:

Net income:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

(in thousands)

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$             58,570

$            9,186

$            261,825

$        200,656

Stock-based compensation (1)

29,679

28,195

119,825

118,486

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (2)

6,296

3,306

15,552

10,056

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(1,290)

30,596

6,384

47,061

Impact of Tax Reform

(10,042)

(10,042)

Income tax adjustments

(4,777)

(7,339)

(24,528)

(28,249)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$             78,436

$          63,944

$            369,016

$        348,010

(1) Stock-based compensation included in above line items:

Cost of products and services

$                  362

$               388

$               1,501

$            1,697

Research and development

9,703

9,643

38,214

39,472

Sales and marketing

9,994

9,279

40,128

40,038

General and administrative

9,620

8,885

39,982

37,279

(2) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles included in above line items:

Cost of licensing

$               2,789

$                 62

$               2,890

$               248

Cost of products and services

768

650

2,350

3,248

Research and development

253

Sales and marketing

867

721

2,824

3,137

General and administrative

1,872

1,873

7,488

3,170

Diluted earnings per share:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.61

$              0.09

$                 2.69

$              2.05

Stock-based compensation

0.30

0.29

1.23

1.21

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.06

0.03

0.16

0.10

Restructuring charges/(credits)

(0.01)

0.31

0.07

0.48

Impact of Tax Reform

(0.10)

(0.11)

Income tax adjustments

(0.05)

(0.07)

(0.25)

(0.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.81

$              0.65

$                 3.79

$              3.56

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

96,593

97,678

97,325

97,733

The following tables present a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP versions of the estimated financial measures for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025 included in this release:

Gross margin:

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

GAAP gross margin

87.0 %

87.0 %

Stock-based compensation

0.1 %

0.1 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

2.9 %

2.9 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

90.0 %

90.0 %

Operating expenses (in millions):

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$230 – $240

$908 – $918

Stock-based compensation

(37)

(134)

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

(3)

(9)

Non-GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$190 – $200

$765 – $775

Operating margin:

Fiscal 2025

GAAP operating margin

20% +/-

Stock-based compensation

10 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

3 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

33% +/-

Effective tax rate:

Q1 2025

GAAP effective tax rate

20.5 %

Stock-based compensation (low – high end of range)

(2%) – 0%

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (low – high end of range)

(1%) – 0%

Non-GAAP effective tax rate

18.5 %

Diluted earnings per share:

Q1 2025

Fiscal 2025

Low

High

Low

High

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.53

$              0.68

$                 2.43

$              2.58

Stock-based compensation

0.39

0.39

1.39

1.39

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.12

0.12

0.45

0.45

Income tax adjustments

(0.08)

(0.08)

(0.28)

(0.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                 0.96

$              1.11

$                 3.99

$              4.14

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

97,400

97,400

97,500

97,500

                                                               

Investor Contact:
Peter Goldmacher
415-254-7415
peter.goldmacher@dolby.com

Media Contact:
media@dolby.com

 

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HFS Research Launches Data Intelligence Suite, Delivering Proprietary Enterprise Intelligence Across AI, GCCs, Buyer Sentiment, and Pricing

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New suite transforms proprietary datasets on AI, global operations, and enterprise investment into actionable intelligence for business leaders

NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HFS Research, a leading global research and advisory firm, today announced the upcoming launch of its HFS Data Intelligence Suite, a new set of proprietary intelligence assets designed to help enterprise leaders move beyond fragmented insights and make decisions grounded in real-world data. The suite will be formally launched on May 5, 2026.

As enterprises face increasing pressure to make faster, higher-stakes decisions, many continue to rely on incomplete or inconsistent data, often spread across internal sources, vendor narratives, and static research. While access to information has increased, confidence in that information has not kept pace.

The HFS Data Intelligence Suite addresses this gap by bringing together HFS’s proprietary datasets into a unified, accessible platform that reflects what is actually happening across enterprise technology and operations.

The suite includes:

A library of more than 1,800 real-world AI deployments, enabling leaders to identify what is delivering measurable outcomes across industries and functionsIntelligence on over 1,500 Global Capability Centers (GCCs), providing visibility into how enterprises are structuring and evolving their global operationsThe Enterprise Mandate Index, built on more than 500,000 data points, offering a data-driven view of enterprise priorities and investment trendsThe HFS / HEX Benchmark Suite, delivering independent benchmarks for pricing and performance across services and technology engagements

Together, these assets provide enterprise leaders with a clearer, more comprehensive view of market activity, supporting decisions across AI investment, global operating models, sourcing strategy, and commercial performance.

According to Ashish Chaturvedi, Executive Research Leader at HFS Research and lead for the initiative, “Enterprises are not lacking in data, they’re lacking in usable, connected intelligence. With the Data Intelligence Suite, we are bringing together our proprietary datasets in a way that allows leaders to move beyond isolated insights and see the full picture. This is about enabling faster, more confident decision-making based on what is actually happening in the market.”

The launch of the Data Intelligence Suite reflects a broader evolution in the HFS model—from delivering research and analysis to providing structured, interactive intelligence that can be directly applied to enterprise decisions.

“The analyst model is being overtaken by a simple reality: if your insights aren’t grounded in real data, they won’t survive AI scrutiny,” said Phil Fersht, CEO and Chief Analyst at HFS Research. “This is our move to put proprietary intelligence at the core of how HFS delivers value. The future isn’t more reports, it’s decision-grade intelligence leaders can actually act on.”

Saurabh Gupta, President at HFS Research, added, “The traditional analyst business model is under pressure. Seventy to eighty percent of what analysts produce can now be found through AI tools. The Data Intelligence Suite represents the other twenty percent: proprietary, structured, verified data that enterprises cannot get anywhere else.”

The HFS Data Intelligence Suite will formally launch on May 5, 2026, with demonstrations and previews already being offered to select enterprise leaders and early access provided to a subset of clients. The suite will be available to subscribers, with premium tiers and advisory add-ons for deeper engagement.

About HFS Research
HFS Research is a leading global research and advisory firm helping Fortune 500 companies navigate IT and business transformation. With a focus on bold insights and practical strategies, HFS empowers enterprises to make confident decisions through deep research, demand-side data, and direct engagement with industry leaders. For more information, visit www.hfsresearch.com.

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ContractorHUB Announces Strategic Investment from Webrunner Media to Deliver End-to-End Growth Infrastructure for Contractors

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Strategic partnership aligns marketing and operations to help contractors attract, convert, and operate more effectively, supported by strategic investment from Webrunner Media.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ContractorHUB, an AI-native operating system built to help contracting businesses scale, announced a strategic partnership with Webrunner Media, a leading full-stack marketing agency for contracting businesses. The partnership will improve access to quality growth solutions for contractors by connecting expertise in customer acquisition to advanced business operations technology.

As part of the partnership, Webrunner Media‘s founding team has also made a strategic investment in ContractorHUB, reinforcing a shared commitment to building long-term infrastructure that supports sustainable growth for contractors.

Together, the companies aim to create a new category of end-to-end growth infrastructure for contractors—an integrated foundation that helps contractors not only generate stronger demand, but effectively convert that demand into revenue while improving profitability.

Delivering a Better Growth Solution for Contractors

Contractors today often rely on disconnected tools and service providers to manage different parts of their business. Marketing platforms generate leads, while operational systems manage execution, creating gaps between demand generation, delivery and attribution.

This fragmentation can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and the inability to truly measure performance. The partnership between ContractorHUB and Webrunner Media is built to close that gap.

By aligning Webrunner’s performance-driven marketing expertise with ContractorHUB’s intelligent operational platform, contractors gain a more integrated approach to growth.

“Contractors don’t just need more leads, they need a complete system to turn demand into growth,” said Sarah Parks, Co-Founder & CEO of ContractorHUB. “This partnership allows us to better connect marketing and operations for our customers, while also bringing Webrunner’s expertise directly into our product strategy, so we can build smarter, more impactful tools for contractors.”

Setting a New Standard for the Contracting Industry

The collaboration between ContractorHUB and Webrunner Media represents a shift in the home services technology landscape toward more connected, ecosystem-driven solutions.

By combining marketing execution with operational infrastructure, the partnership enables:

improved visibility across the customer lifecyclestreamlined access to customer acquisition solutionsmore efficient conversion of leads into revenuedirect input from a leading contractor marketing firm into ContractorHUB’s product strategy

This integrated approach provides contractors with stronger tools while reducing friction across their workflows.

Matt Parks, ContractorHUB Founder and Chief Product and Innovation Officer said, “Not only does this alignment solve fragmentation problems for customers, but it breeds innovative new solutions as we collaborate with Webrunner to drive product advances, too. It’s rare to have experts in both operational excellence and customer acquisition at the same product development table, and we’re excited to put that expertise to work for our customers.”

Strategic Investment Signals Continued Momentum

Webrunner Media’s investment follows ContractorHUB’s latest round of funding, which included an earlier operator-led investment from contracting business owners actively using the platform, as part of a rolling close.

“We work closely with contractors across North America and see firsthand where technology falls short,” said Marc Levesque, Co-Founder and CEO of Webrunner Media. “What stood out about ContractorHUB was how clearly Matt and Sarah understand those challenges, and how effectively the product is already solving them in the field. That gave us immediate confidence in both the solution and the team, and we’re excited to support what we believe is a meaningful step forward for the industry.”

This combination of operator investment by customers and ecosystem investment from an industry partner reflects a deliberate approach to building alongside the end user and key service providers in contracting.

Building a Foundation for Long-Term Growth

ContractorHUB believes the future of the industry will be defined by platforms that unify how contractors operate their businesses.

The company expects its partnership with Webrunner Media to serve as a foundation for deeper collaboration across marketing, operations, and performance management, while continuing to expand its strategic partnerships across the contracting and home service ecosystem.

About ContractorHUB

ContractorHUB was built from firsthand experience to help small businesses run smarter, more human-centered organizations that give people back their most valuable asset—time. It is an AI-native software platform that enables home service businesses to scale with confidence by centralizing everything they need in one place.

About Webrunner Media

Webrunner Media is a full-service digital marketing agency helping contractors scale with confidence. Specializing in SEO, PPC, Web Design, and Marketing Automation, Webrunner delivers the strategy and execution contractors need to grow — and has become the trusted marketing partner for 100+ contractors pursuing long-term, sustainable growth.

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Co-Founder, CEO
sjp@contractorhub.app

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Brooklyn Steel Co. Expands into Home Electrics with Launch of All-in-One Espresso Machine

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NEW YORK, Apr. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Responding to the growing demand for elevated, café-quality experiences within the home, Brooklyn Steel Co. is expanding its presence in home electrics with today’s launch of its first at-home espresso machine. This introduction marks a new chapter for the brand, moving beyond cookware and kitchen essentials to offer thoughtfully designed home coffee solutions.

Combines professional-grade features with accessible pricing, alongside the launch of a newly redesigned website

In tandem with the product launch, Brooklyn Steel Co. has also unveiled a newly redesigned website, created to reflect the brand’s expanded focus on at-home coffee and provide a more immersive, streamlined shopping experience. To explore the new espresso machine and complementary accessories, visit www.brooklynsteelco.com.

“This launch marks a new chapter for Brooklyn Steel Co. as we expand into home coffee,” said Allison Picard, Product Development Manager at Core Home. “We designed this machine to deliver consistent, café-style performance at home in a way that is straightforward and easy to use.”

Redefining the At-Home Coffee Experience

The Brooklyn Steel Co. Talos 20 is designed to transform daily coffee rituals, making them more intentional, personal, and accessible. Built for both beginners and aspiring home baristas, the machine combines precision engineering with an intuitive, all-in-one design, eliminating the need for multiple devices.

Positioned to compete with higher-end machines at a more accessible price point, the Talos 20 espresso machine delivers a balance of performance, design, and value, allowing customers to build a complete at-home café experience complemented by a growing collection of accessories.

Precision Engineering for Professional Results

The Talos 20 sets itself apart by integrating professional-grade performance into a streamlined design. 

Key Features at a Glance

Integrated Conical Burr Grinder (27 settings) for precise, fresh grindingProgrammable Grind, Extraction & Temperature to save your preferred settings and deliver consistent espresso automatically with every use20-Bar Italian Pump for rich, café-quality espressoPID Temperature Control + Dual Thermoblock System for consistent heat and faster transitions360° Steam Wand for microfoam milk and latte artReal-Time Pressure Gauge for dialing in espresso extraction

Together, these features create a streamlined system that supports consistent espresso extraction, stable temperature control, and precise milk texturing—all within a single, integrated machine.

Unlike many entry-level options, the Talos 20 includes a commercial-size 58mm portafilter and a full suite of barista tools—including a bean hopper, hopper extender, milk pitcher, dosing ring, tamper, tamping mat, single and double filter baskets, and cleaning tools—providing a complete setup out of the box and bridging the gap between accessibility and professional performance.

The Brooklyn Steel Co. Talos 20 is available for purchase directly through the company’s website and on Amazon, retailing for $499 with free shipping. For more information, visit www.brooklynsteelco.com.

Brooklyn Steel Co. is a New York-based brand known for thoughtfully designed cookware and kitchen essentials. With a focus on elevating everyday rituals, the brand creates products that bring intention and style into daily routines.

With its first espresso machine and newly launched website experience, Brooklyn Steel Co. brings its focus on design and performance into the at-home coffee category, offering customers a more seamless and elevated way to shop and brew.

Brooklyn Steel Co. is part of Core Home, a global housewares company known for developing innovative products across kitchen, hydration, and home categories. Learn more at www.brooklynsteelco.com.

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