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Vanguard reports 8.24% stake in Dolby Laboratories (NASDAQ: DLB) on Schedule 13G

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 5,019,900 shares of Dolby Laboratories Inc. common stock, equal to 8.24% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 5,019,900 shares and sole voting power for 49,076 shares. The statement clarifies these holdings reflect securities managed across Vanguard affiliates and funds.

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Vanguard holds a sizeable 8.24% stake in Dolby, reported via Schedule 13G.

Schedule 13G filings are routine disclosures when an investor passively holds more than 5% of a class of equity. The filing lists 5,019,900 shares as beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026 and shows dispositive and limited voting control figures.

Watch subsequent filings for any shift to active ownership (Schedule 13D) or material changes in reported percentages; timing of any trades is not stated in this excerpt.

Filing aligns with passive investor reporting rules and cites SEC Release No. 34-39538.

The disclosure notes that dispositive power is exercised across Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliates, and that holdings include securities of Vanguard funds and client accounts. The filing includes the required voting/dispositive breakdown and identification data.

Compliance-wise, the form appears to follow Schedule 13G conventions; future changes in intent or control would require an amended filing.

Beneficially owned shares 5,019,900 shares reported as of <date>03/31/2026</date>
Percent of class 8.24% percentage of common stock beneficially owned
Sole voting power 49,076 shares number of shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 5,019,900 shares number of shares with sole power to dispose
Filing type Schedule 13G passive investor beneficial ownership report
CUSIP 25659T107 Dolby Laboratories Inc common stock identifier
beneficially owned regulatory
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5019900"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Dolby Laboratories Inc"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
SEC Release No. 34-39538 regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"





25659T107

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard hold in Dolby (DLB)?

Vanguard reported ownership of 5,019,900 shares, or 8.24%. The Schedule 13G lists this amount as beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, reflecting holdings across Vanguard affiliates and client accounts.

Does Vanguard control voting for Dolby (DLB) shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power over 49,076 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,019,900 shares. The filing differentiates voting and dispositive authority but does not indicate active control beyond those figures.

What does a Schedule 13G filing mean for Dolby (DLB)?

A Schedule 13G indicates a passive investor's disclosure after exceeding 5% ownership. It signals substantial passive holdings but does not, by itself, indicate a change in control intentions or planned activism.

Who within Vanguard filed the Schedule 13G for Dolby (DLB)?

The filing was submitted by Vanguard Portfolio Management, signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration. The form lists Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliated divisions as exercising dispositive power over the reported shares.

As of what date are the Dolby (DLB) holdings reported?

The beneficial ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026. The filing signature date is 04/29/2026, which is the date the Schedule 13G was signed.