Dolby Laboratories
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Dolby Laboratories (DLB)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 101.7%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.13 | 6,676,885 | +2.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.29 | 4,950,702 | -0.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 5.14 | 4,817,216 | +7.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 4.91 | 4,601,750 | -10.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 2.91 | 2,721,876 | -0.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| First Trust Advisors L.P. | 2.89 | 2,705,504 | +20.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 2.47 | 2,317,402 | +1.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Acadian Asset Management LLC | 2.03 | 1,897,597 | +20.8 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 2.26 | 2,114,326 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.05 | 1,918,363 | -0.4 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | 166,803 | 10,341,786 $ | Oct 1, 2026 | direct |
| Whitten Marc | President and CEO | 160,256 | 9,935,872 $ | Sep 15, 2026 | direct |
| Sherman Mark Andrew | EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | 119,024 | 7,379,488 $ | Sep 15, 2026 | direct |
| Revankar Shriram | SVP, Advanced Technology Group | 73,274 | 4,542,988 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
| Nicholson Ryan | VP, CAO and Corp. Controller | 34,453 | 2,136,086 $ | Aug 25, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Sell | 836 | 59.33 | 49,598 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Sell | 6,831 | 58.72 | 401,092 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Other | 7,667 | 45.50 | 348,849 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Whitten Marc | President and CEO | Other | 160,256 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Other | 48,076 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sherman Mark Andrew | EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | Other | 48,076 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Sell | 7,667 | 61.05 | 468,032 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Other | 7,667 | 45.50 | 348,849 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Dolby Dagmar | 10% Owner | Other | 300,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Dolby Dagmar | 10% Owner | Other | 300,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Nicholson Ryan | VP, CAO and Corp. Controller | Sell | 1,183 | 65.28 | 77,223 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Revankar Shriram | SVP, Advanced Technology Group | Sell | 3,000 | 62.71 | 188,130 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Nicholson Ryan | VP, CAO and Corp. Controller | Sell | 1,348 | 62.04 | 83,630 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Nicholson Ryan | VP, CAO and Corp. Controller | Sell | 357 | 60.63 | 21,645 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Sell | 6,884 | 60.11 | 413,780 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Sell | 783 | 59.03 | 46,224 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Couling John D | SVP, Entertainment | Other | 7,667 | 45.50 | 348,849 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.