Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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San Francisco, California
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Since 1965
Dolby Laboratories is a technology company that develops audio, video, and display technologies, including the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision formats. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and serves the electronics, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its technologies are licensed to film studios, consumer electronics manufacturers, and broadcast operators. In July 2026 it reported third-quarter 2026 financial results, and in September 2026 it announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's ecosystem.
Dolby Laboratories at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1965
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Import activity
631
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
631
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · Malaysia · China · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Dolby Laboratories.
What this tells a buyer
The record shows 631 customs shipments, with suppliers located in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and other countries.
Its named product lines include Dolby Atmos, an immersive audio format, and Dolby Vision, an HDR video format, and it offers developer tools through the Dolby.io platform.
Dolby reported that its technologies are integrated into billions of devices and that it licenses them to major film studios and consumer electronics manufacturers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
61 years in operation (founded 1965).
631 US import shipments on record.
Overview
Dolby Laboratories is a technology company that develops audio, video, and display technologies, including the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision formats. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and serves the electronics, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its technologies are licensed to film studios, consumer electronics manufacturers, and broadcast operators. In July 2026 it reported third-quarter 2026 financial results, and in September 2026 it announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's ecosystem.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1965 |
Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
What Dolby Laboratories makes
Its named product lines include Dolby Atmos, an immersive audio format, and Dolby Vision, an HDR video format, and it offers developer tools through the Dolby.io platform.
Trade and customs footprint
The record shows 631 customs shipments, with suppliers located in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and other countries. US customs bill-of-lading records list 631 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Malaysia · China · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-09-23 — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. - Dolby and Meta Expand Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Across Meta's Ecosystem (dolby.com)
2026-07-30 — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. - Dolby Laboratories Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results (dolby.com)
2026-06-01 — News archive | Dolby Newsroom (dolby.com)
2026-04-15 — EVO Entertainment to Bring Dolby Vision+Atmos Across Its EVX Auditoriums | Dolby Newsroom (dolby.com)
2026-01-06 — NBCUniversal’s Peacock to Be First Streamer to Integrate Dolby’s Full Suite of Premium Picture and Sound Innovations | Dolby Newsroom (dolby.com)
2025-11-19 — Bay Area Host Committee And Dolby Partner To Deliver Immersive Fan Experiences | Dolby Newsroom (dolby.com)
Company details
Dolby reported that its technologies are integrated into billions of devices and that it licenses them to major film studios and consumer electronics manufacturers. Dolby Laboratories was founded in 1965, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 61 years in operation (founded 1965). 631 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dolby Laboratories make?
Dolby Laboratories is a technology company that develops audio, video, and display technologies, including the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision formats. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and serves the electronics, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its technologies are licensed to film studios, consumer electronics manufacturers, and broadcast operators. In July 2026 it reported third-quarter 2026 financial results, and in September 2026 it announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's ecosystem.
Where is Dolby Laboratories headquartered?
Dolby Laboratories is headquartered in San Francisco, California (1275 Market Street, San Francisco, California, 94103).
When was Dolby Laboratories founded?
Dolby Laboratories was founded in 1965.
How big is Dolby Laboratories?
Dolby Laboratories has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
Does Dolby Laboratories import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 631 inbound shipments for Dolby Laboratories, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Malaysia · China · Taiwan.
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