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Side-by-side financial comparison of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) and Noble Corp plc (NE). Click either name above to swap in a different company.
Noble Corp plc is the larger business by last-quarter revenue ($764.4M vs $395.6M, roughly 1.9× Dolby Laboratories, Inc.). Dolby Laboratories, Inc. runs the higher net margin — 24.0% vs 11.3%, a 12.7% gap on every dollar of revenue. On growth, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. posted the faster year-over-year revenue change (7.1% vs -17.6%). Over the past eight quarters, Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s revenue compounded faster (13.9% CAGR vs 9.5%).
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is an American technology corporation specializing in audio noise reduction, audio encoding/compression, spatial audio, and high-dynamic-range television (HDR) imaging. Dolby licenses its technologies to consumer electronics manufacturers.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers is an American bookseller with the largest number of retail outlets in the United States. The company operates approximately 700+ retail stores across the United States.
DLB vs NE — Head-to-Head
Income Statement — Q3 FY2026 vs Q4 FY2025
| Metric | | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $395.6M | $764.4M |
| Net Profit | $94.9M | $86.6M |
| Gross Margin | 88.7% | — |
| Operating Margin | 28.5% | 5.6% |
| Net Margin | 24.0% | 11.3% |
| Revenue YoY | 7.1% | -17.6% |
| Net Profit YoY | 3.4% | -10.4% |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.99 | $0.54 |
Green = leading value per metric. Periods may differ when fiscal calendars don't align.
8-Quarter Revenue & Profit Trend
Side-by-side quarterly history. Quarters aligned by calendar period so offset fiscal years line up.
| Q2 26 | $395.6M | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $346.7M | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $346.7M | $764.4M | ||
| Q3 25 | $307.0M | $798.0M | ||
| Q2 25 | $315.5M | $848.7M | ||
| Q1 25 | $369.6M | $874.5M | ||
| Q4 24 | $357.0M | $927.3M | ||
| Q3 24 | $304.8M | $800.5M |
| Q2 26 | $94.9M | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $53.3M | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $53.3M | $86.6M | ||
| Q3 25 | $49.3M | $-21.1M | ||
| Q2 25 | $46.1M | $42.9M | ||
| Q1 25 | $91.8M | $108.3M | ||
| Q4 24 | $67.8M | $96.6M | ||
| Q3 24 | $58.6M | $61.2M |
| Q2 26 | 88.7% | — | ||
| Q1 26 | 87.5% | — | ||
| Q4 25 | 87.5% | — | ||
| Q3 25 | 87.1% | — | ||
| Q2 25 | 86.1% | — | ||
| Q1 25 | 90.3% | — | ||
| Q4 24 | 88.6% | — | ||
| Q3 24 | 88.8% | — |
| Q2 26 | 28.5% | — | ||
| Q1 26 | 17.9% | — | ||
| Q4 25 | 17.9% | 5.6% | ||
| Q3 25 | 9.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Q2 25 | 15.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Q1 25 | 29.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Q4 24 | 22.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Q3 24 | 15.2% | 14.4% |
| Q2 26 | 24.0% | — | ||
| Q1 26 | 15.4% | — | ||
| Q4 25 | 15.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Q3 25 | 16.1% | -2.6% | ||
| Q2 25 | 14.6% | 5.1% | ||
| Q1 25 | 24.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Q4 24 | 19.0% | 10.4% | ||
| Q3 24 | 19.2% | 7.6% |
| Q2 26 | $0.99 | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $0.55 | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $0.55 | $0.54 | ||
| Q3 25 | $0.50 | $-0.13 | ||
| Q2 25 | $0.48 | $0.27 | ||
| Q1 25 | $0.94 | $0.67 | ||
| Q4 24 | $0.70 | $0.56 | ||
| Q3 24 | $0.59 | $0.40 |
Balance Sheet & Financial Strength
Snapshot of each company's liquidity, leverage and book value from the latest quarter.
| Metric | | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash + ST InvestmentsLiquidity on hand | $594.7M | $471.4M |
| Total DebtLower is stronger | — | — |
| Stockholders' EquityBook value | $2.6B | $4.5B |
| Total Assets | $3.2B | $7.5B |
| Debt / EquityLower = less leverage | — | — |
8-quarter trend — quarters aligned by calendar period.
| Q2 26 | $594.7M | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $644.6M | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $644.6M | $471.4M | ||
| Q3 25 | $702.6M | $477.9M | ||
| Q2 25 | $699.3M | $338.2M | ||
| Q1 25 | $626.6M | $303.8M | ||
| Q4 24 | $520.8M | $247.3M | ||
| Q3 24 | $482.0M | $391.9M |
| Q2 26 | $2.6B | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $2.6B | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $2.6B | $4.5B | ||
| Q3 25 | $2.6B | $4.5B | ||
| Q2 25 | $2.6B | $4.6B | ||
| Q1 25 | $2.6B | $4.7B | ||
| Q4 24 | $2.5B | $4.7B | ||
| Q3 24 | $2.5B | $4.7B |
| Q2 26 | $3.2B | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $3.2B | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $3.2B | $7.5B | ||
| Q3 25 | $3.2B | $7.6B | ||
| Q2 25 | $3.2B | $7.7B | ||
| Q1 25 | $3.2B | $7.9B | ||
| Q4 24 | $3.2B | $8.0B | ||
| Q3 24 | $3.1B | $8.0B |
Cash Flow & Capital Efficiency
How much cash each business actually produces after reinvestment. Cash flow is harder to manipulate than net income.
| Metric | | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash FlowLast quarter | $147.3M | $187.1M |
| Free Cash FlowOCF − Capex | — | $35.4M |
| FCF MarginFCF / Revenue | — | 4.6% |
| Capex IntensityCapex / Revenue | — | 19.9% |
| Cash ConversionOCF / Net Profit | 1.55× | 2.16× |
| TTM Free Cash FlowTrailing 4 quarters | — | $432.2M |
8-quarter trend — quarters aligned by calendar period.
| Q2 26 | $147.3M | — | ||
| Q1 26 | $54.8M | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $54.8M | $187.1M | ||
| Q3 25 | $472.2M | $277.1M | ||
| Q2 25 | $67.7M | $216.4M | ||
| Q1 25 | $174.9M | $271.1M | ||
| Q4 24 | $106.8M | $136.2M | ||
| Q3 24 | $327.3M | $283.8M |
| Q2 26 | — | — | ||
| Q1 26 | — | — | ||
| Q4 25 | $50.2M | $35.4M | ||
| Q3 25 | $435.9M | $139.5M | ||
| Q2 25 | $61.3M | $99.8M | ||
| Q1 25 | $168.0M | $157.5M | ||
| Q4 24 | $100.0M | $-4.4M | ||
| Q3 24 | $297.2M | $156.8M |
| Q2 26 | — | — | ||
| Q1 26 | — | — | ||
| Q4 25 | 14.5% | 4.6% | ||
| Q3 25 | 142.0% | 17.5% | ||
| Q2 25 | 19.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Q1 25 | 45.5% | 18.0% | ||
| Q4 24 | 28.0% | -0.5% | ||
| Q3 24 | 97.5% | 19.6% |
| Q2 26 | — | — | ||
| Q1 26 | — | — | ||
| Q4 25 | 1.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Q3 25 | 11.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Q2 25 | 2.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Q1 25 | 1.9% | 13.0% | ||
| Q4 24 | 1.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Q3 24 | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| Q2 26 | 1.55× | — | ||
| Q1 26 | 1.03× | — | ||
| Q4 25 | 1.03× | 2.16× | ||
| Q3 25 | 9.57× | — | ||
| Q2 25 | 1.47× | 5.05× | ||
| Q1 25 | 1.91× | 2.50× | ||
| Q4 24 | 1.57× | 1.41× | ||
| Q3 24 | 5.59× | 4.64× |
Financial Flow Comparison
Revenue → gross profit → operating profit → net profit for each company.
Revenue Breakdown by Segment
DLB
| Licensing | $372.2M | 94% |
| Products and services | $23.4M | 6% |
NE
| Floaters | $559.8M | 73% |
| Jackups | $145.5M | 19% |
| Service Other | $59.1M | 8% |
