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Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB)

412 + 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
↑ +18
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — DLB

Based on 415 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DLB than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
415 hedge funds hold DLB right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding DLB is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

225 buying187 selling
Last quarter: 225 funds bought or added vs 187 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DLB position: 60 → 45 → 54 → 71. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
282 out of 415 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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Growing discovery — still being found

79 → 60 → 45 → 54 → 71 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 45 → 54 → 71. A growing number of institutions are discovering DLB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 420 current holders: 302 (72%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 415 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 2026 Q1, 225 hedge funds were net buyers of DLB (71 opened a new position, 154 added to an existing one), while 187 reduced or exited (134 trimmed, 53 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 47% of total institutional value in DLB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 415.

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

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DLB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
DLB
-14.7%
XLI
+11.0%

DLB outperformed XLI by -25.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
DLB
-5.5%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, DLB outperformed XLI by -10.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

28 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DLB
412 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 412 397 3.78%
13F Shares 58M 58M -0.18%
Total Value $3.37B $3.74B -9.76%
New Positions 69 54 +15
Increased Positions 152 143 +9
Closed Positions 54 60 -6
Reduced Positions 133 152 -19
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 0.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

412 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in DLB. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 DLB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · 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 Snyder Capital Management L P 1.59% 1,361,448 $81.8M
4 Disciplined Growth Investors Inc /Mn 1.56% 1,267,783 $76.1M
5 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 1.25% 101,302 $6.1M
6 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 1.14% 303,555 $18.2M
7 Paragon Capital Management Inc 1.11% 21,739 $1.3M
8 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.86% 17,650 $1.1M
9 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.63% 168,002 $10.1M
10 2Xideas AG 0.62% 26,497 $1.6M
11 AIMZ Investment Advisors, LLC 0.58% 31,481 $1.9M
12 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.47% 26,435 $1.6M
13 Formula Growth Ltd 0.43% 15,900 $955K
14 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.41% 27,498 $1.7M
15 Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth, LLC 0.39% 16,114 $968K
16 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.39% 258,736 $15.5M
17 Cardinal Capital Management 0.38% 48,871 $2.9M
18 Pettee Investors, Inc. 0.37% 11,090 $711K
19 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.32% 10,907 $655K
20 Oak Thistle LLC 0.24% 40,644 $2.4M
21 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.22% 449,530 $27.0M
22 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.20% 6,148 $369K
23 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.20% 319,593 $19.2M
24 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.20% 8,557 $514K
25 MQS Management LLC 0.18% 4,348 $261K
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?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DLB than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for DLB?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 225 funds bought or added vs 187 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for DLB holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 415 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 282 out of 415 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.

Is it too late to buy Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DLB has moved -5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DLB has gained -14.7% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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