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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter revenues is pegged at $346.4 million, which implies growth of 9.8% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. DLB expects revenues of $330-$360 million.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Dolby expects non-GAAP EPS between 96 cents and $1.11. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $1.07 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 5.9%.
The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 15.4%. In the past year, shares have lost 4.3% compared with the industry’s growth of 6.3%.
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Factors to Note Ahead of DLB’s Q1 Earnings
Steady momentum across Dolby Atmos, imaging patents and Dolby Vision is likely to have cushioned the company’s first-quarter top-line performance as it gains market share in music, sports and automotive verticals. Synergies from acquisitions are likely to have acted as another tailwind.
The acquisition of GE licensing business solidifies DLB’s position in the imaging patents’ space. THEO Technologies’ buyout in July 2024, worth $55 million, is aiding its Dolby.io offerings. With THEO, the company has been focusing on addressing the growing demand for designing customized experiences in sports and entertainment.
For the fiscal first quarter, DLB expects Licensing revenues to be in the range of $305 million to $335 million. Our estimate for the same is pegged at $319.5 million, up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Global macroeconomic weakness and softness in device sales remain concerns. However, DLB expects device sales to be flattish while revenues from the foundational audio technology business to stabilize in the fiscal 2025.
On a GAAP basis, operating expenses are expected to be in the range of $230-$240 million, whereas, on a non-GAAP basis, the figure is anticipated to be between $190 million and $200 million.
What Our Model Says About DLB
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for DLB this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, but this is not the case here.
DLB has an Earnings ESP of -2.50% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
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Here are three stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right elements to post an earnings beat in this reporting cycle.
VFC is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on Jan. 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VFC’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at 34 cents per share and $2.75 billion, respectively. Shares of VFC have gained 48.6% in the past year.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) presently has an Earnings ESP of +6.84% and flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
DECK is scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Jan. 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DECK’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at $2.56 per share and $1.7 billion, respectively. Shares of DECK have risen 64.1% in the past year.
ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.91% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
NOW is scheduled to report quarterly figures on Jan. 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NOW’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at $3.58 per share and $2.95 billion, respectively. Shares of NOW have increased 45.1% in the past year
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Dolby Gears Up for Q1 Earnings Results: Here's What You Should Know
Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB - Free Report) is slated to report first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Jan. 29.
Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter revenues is pegged at $346.4 million, which implies growth of 9.8% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. DLB expects revenues of $330-$360 million.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Dolby expects non-GAAP EPS between 96 cents and $1.11. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $1.07 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 5.9%.
The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 15.4%. In the past year, shares have lost 4.3% compared with the industry’s growth of 6.3%.
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Factors to Note Ahead of DLB’s Q1 Earnings
Steady momentum across Dolby Atmos, imaging patents and Dolby Vision is likely to have cushioned the company’s first-quarter top-line performance as it gains market share in music, sports and automotive verticals. Synergies from acquisitions are likely to have acted as another tailwind.
The acquisition of GE licensing business solidifies DLB’s position in the imaging patents’ space. THEO Technologies’ buyout in July 2024, worth $55 million, is aiding its Dolby.io offerings. With THEO, the company has been focusing on addressing the growing demand for designing customized experiences in sports and entertainment.
For the fiscal first quarter, DLB expects Licensing revenues to be in the range of $305 million to $335 million. Our estimate for the same is pegged at $319.5 million, up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Dolby Laboratories Price and EPS Surprise
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Global macroeconomic weakness and softness in device sales remain concerns. However, DLB expects device sales to be flattish while revenues from the foundational audio technology business to stabilize in the fiscal 2025.
On a GAAP basis, operating expenses are expected to be in the range of $230-$240 million, whereas, on a non-GAAP basis, the figure is anticipated to be between $190 million and $200 million.
What Our Model Says About DLB
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for DLB this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, but this is not the case here.
DLB has an Earnings ESP of -2.50% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks to Consider
Here are three stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right elements to post an earnings beat in this reporting cycle.
V.F. Corporation (VFC - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.30% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
VFC is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on Jan. 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VFC’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at 34 cents per share and $2.75 billion, respectively. Shares of VFC have gained 48.6% in the past year.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) presently has an Earnings ESP of +6.84% and flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
DECK is scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Jan. 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DECK’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at $2.56 per share and $1.7 billion, respectively. Shares of DECK have risen 64.1% in the past year.
ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.91% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
NOW is scheduled to report quarterly figures on Jan. 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NOW’s to-be-reported quarter’s earnings and revenues is pegged at $3.58 per share and $2.95 billion, respectively. Shares of NOW have increased 45.1% in the past year