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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026,
Dolby Laboratories paidMXN986 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedMXN0 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentMXN593 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentMXN9 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Dolby LaboratoriesspentMXN1,588 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026.
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Dolby Laboratories's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN164 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Dolby Laboratories's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-1,150 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Dolby Laboratories's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories receivedMXN0 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Dolby Laboratories's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Dolby Laboratories's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-593 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories spentMXN593 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Dolby Laboratories's other financing for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-9 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories spentMXN9 Mil on other financial activities.
Dolby Laboratories Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Dolby Laboratories Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dolby Laboratories Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Dolby Laboratories's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-6,758 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-6,758 Mil mean?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-6,758 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Dolby Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-6,758 Mil. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Cash Flow from Financing compare to AZZ and UNF?
Dolby Laboratories' Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-6,758 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for a Business Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. Dolby Laboratories's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-6,758 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a current Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-6,758 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,548.00, compared to a current price of MXN933.45 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-6,758 Mil. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB), the current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-6,758 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN933.45 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DLB:
Cash Flow from Financing: MXN-6,758 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,548.00 vs. price of MXN933.45 (39.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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