If you'd invested in Dolby (DLB): performance and returns
Looking for Dolby's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Dolby have returned?
This calculator shows how much Dolby stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Dolby
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $673 | -33% |
| 3 years ago | $745 | -25% |
| 5 years ago | $541 | -46% |
| 10 years ago | $1,563 | +56% |
| since inception (2005) | $2,237 | +124% |
Return by year (Dolby)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -18% | $819 (-18%) |
| 2025 | -18% | $673 (-33%) |
| 2024 | -9% | $610 (-39%) |
| 2023 | +22% | $745 (-25%) |
| 2022 | -26% | $552 (-45%) |
| 2021 | -2% | $541 (-46%) |
| 2020 | +41% | $764 (-24%) |
| 2019 | +11% | $850 (-15%) |
| 2018 | 0% | $848 (-15%) |
| 2017 | +37% | $1,164 (+16%) |
| 2016 | +34% | $1,563 (+56%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DLB return?
$1,000 invested in Dolby 10 years ago would be worth $1,563 today, i.e. +5%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DLB's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+41%). Worst year: 2022 (-26%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DLB since inception be worth?
Since 2005, $1,000 would have become $2,237 (+124%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Dolby's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Dolby pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Dolby's average annual return (ROI)?
Dolby's return on investment is about +5%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.