Dolby Laboratories, Inc. vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Dolby Laboratories, Inc. trades at $60.91 (market cap $5.75B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.2 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 7.7× Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s market cap, and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. pays the higher dividend (2.35%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DLB | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.75B | $43.99B |
Sector | Industrials | Technology |
52-Week High | $75.62 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $48.51 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $5.12B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | 2.25% |
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Dolby Laboratories Inc develops audio and surround sound for cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, in-car entertainment systems, DVD players, games, televisions, and personal computers. The company generates three fourths of its revenue from licensing its technology to consumer electronics manufacturers around the world. The rest of revenue comes from equipment sales to professional producers and audio engineering services.
Read more on DLB →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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