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 | 6.98 | 6,538,336 | +7.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 5.49 | 5,142,168 | -16.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.31 | 4,970,824 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 4.80 | 4,499,820 | -14.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 2.91 | 2,726,375 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| First Trust Advisors L.P. | 2.89 | 2,705,504 | +20.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 2.45 | 2,290,579 | +2.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.88 | 1,765,109 | -6.4 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 2.26 | 2,113,375 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.06 | 1,927,465 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
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 | 118,727 | 6,826,803 $ | Sep 1, 2026 | direct |
| Revankar Shriram | SVP, Advanced Technology Group | 73,274 | 4,213,255 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
| Nicholson Ryan | VP, CAO and Corp. Controller | 34,453 | 1,981,048 $ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: September 17, 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.