Dolby Laboratories (DLB) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Dolby Laboratories (DLB) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.18x as of June 2025. Free cash flow of $61.26 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($349.37 Million). Explore DLB capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Dolby Laboratories Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2003–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Dolby Laboratories across 23 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does Dolby Laboratories generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Dolby Laboratories (2003–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Dolby Laboratories. Check Dolby Laboratories total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.91x | $297.25 Million | $327.25 Million | $30.01 Million | ▼ -1.4% |
| 2023 | 0.92x | $259.91 Million | $282.07 Million | $22.15 Million | ▲ +13.3% |
| 2022 | 0.81x | $259.12 Million | $318.58 Million | $59.46 Million | ▼ -7.4% |
| 2021 | 0.88x | $393.30 Million | $447.75 Million | $54.45 Million | ▲ +9.9% |
| 2020 | 0.80x | $274.86 Million | $343.85 Million | $68.99 Million | ▲ +22.3% |
| 2019 | 0.65x | $214.14 Million | $327.67 Million | $113.54 Million | ▼ -13.7% |
| 2018 | 0.76x | $266.85 Million | $352.20 Million | $85.36 Million | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.72x | $266.18 Million | $371.05 Million | $104.87 Million | ▲ +89.5% |
| 2016 | 0.38x | $135.06 Million | $356.84 Million | $221.78 Million | ▲ +2.3% |
| 2015 | 0.37x | $114.42 Million | $309.39 Million | $194.97 Million | ▼ -69.6% |
| 2014 | 1.22x | $440.26 Million | $361.55 Million | $78.72 Million | ▲ +84.6% |
| 2014 | 0.66x | $244.88 Million | $371.14 Million | $126.26 Million | ▼ -25.7% |
| 2013 | 0.89x | $243.90 Million | $274.66 Million | $30.76 Million | ▲ +55.9% |
| 2012 | 0.57x | $222.10 Million | $389.80 Million | $167.70 Million | ▼ -35.4% |
| 2011 | 0.88x | $356.33 Million | $403.69 Million | $47.36 Million | ▼ 0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.88x | $288.99 Million | $327.30 Million | $38.31 Million | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2009 | 0.91x | $249.66 Million | $273.23 Million | $23.57 Million | ▼ -3.7% |
| 2008 | 0.95x | $250.86 Million | $264.47 Million | $13.61 Million | ▲ +5.0% |
| 2007 | 0.90x | $147.17 Million | $162.97 Million | $15.80 Million | ▼ -3.9% |
| 2006 | 0.94x | $124.46 Million | $132.50 Million | $8.04 Million | ▲ +15.0% |
| 2005 | 0.82x | $65.69 Million | $80.42 Million | $14.73 Million | ▲ +11.5% |
| 2004 | 0.73x | $34.34 Million | $46.86 Million | $12.52 Million | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2003 | 0.83x | $32.89 Million | $39.64 Million | $6.75 Million | — |