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DOLBY LABORATORIES INC (DLB)

374 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DLB. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — DLB

Based on 371 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DLB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
371 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 396 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
16 fewer hedge funds hold DLB compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

188 buying200 selling
Last quarter: 200 funds reduced or exited vs 188 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DLB position: 75 → 57 → 43 → 54. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 72% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 14% new
267 out of 371 hedge funds have held DLB for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

56 → 75 → 57 → 43 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 75 → 57 → 43 → 54. DLB is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 75% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Of 374 current holders: 281 (75%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 371 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in DLB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DLB

In 2025 Q4, 188 hedge funds were net buyers of DLB (54 opened a new position, 134 added to an existing one), while 200 reduced or exited (143 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 55% of total institutional value in DLB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 371.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DLB

How many hedge funds hold DLB — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DLB vs. share price

Market Analysis: DLB

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Company Profile: DLB

Industrials Specialty Business Services

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

52 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DLB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 374 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 374 378 -1.06%
13F Shares 57M 55M 2.49%
Total Value $3.64B $4.00B -9.0%
New Positions 54 45 +9
Increased Positions 141 146 -5
Closed Positions 59 42 +17
Reduced Positions 144 138 +6
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

374 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of DLB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC 2.25% 58,720 $3.5M
2 Synergy Asset Management, LLC 1.85% 290,406 $17.4M
3 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.25% 101,302 $6.1M
4 PARAGON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 1.11% 21,739 $1.3M
5 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.86% 17,650 $1.1M
6 2Xideas AG 0.62% 26,497 $1.6M
7 MITCHELL & PAHL PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.39% 16,114 $968K
8 Cardinal Capital Management 0.38% 48,871 $2.9M
9 Pettee Investors, Inc. 0.37% 11,090 $711K
10 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.24% 13,752 —
11 Oak Thistle LLC 0.24% 40,644 $2.4M
12 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.22% 449,530 $27.0M
13 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.20% 6,148 $369K
14 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.20% 8,557 $514K
15 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.19% 38,480 $2K
16 MQS Management LLC 0.18% 4,348 $261K
17 Fiera Capital Corp 0.17% 834,188 $50.1M
18 AlphaQuest LLC 0.15% 41,059 $2.6M
19 CAMBIAR INVESTORS LLC 0.14% 51,949 $3.1M
20 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.13% 1,571,374 $94K
21 TWIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.13% 16,531 $993K
22 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.10% 40,584 $2.4M
23 FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP 0.10% 2,254,933 $135.4M
24 Covestor Ltd 0.09% 2,198 —
25 NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.09% 20,840 $1.3M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — DOLBY LABORATORIES INC (DLB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DLB?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DLB positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for DLB?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 200 funds reduced or exited vs 188 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for DLB holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 371 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in DLB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held DLB?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 267 out of 371 hedge funds have held DLB for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.