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Operating Segments and Geographic Data | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 26, 2025
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract] |
Operating Segments and Geographic Data | Operating Segments and Geographic Information Operating Segments We operate as a single reportable segment. We derive the majority of our revenue from licensing audio and video technology to electronics manufacturers, and a lesser portion of our revenue by offering premium audio and video technologies to cinema exhibitors. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer, who reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis to assess performance and allocate resources. Our CODM uses consolidated net income, as reported on the consolidated statements of operations, as the primary measure of segment profit or loss by comparing actual results to the prior year comparative results and any internally and externally set expectations. Our CODM does not assess segment performance or make operating decisions using asset or liability information. The following table presents selected financial information and significant segment expenses for the periods presented (in thousands):
| Fiscal Year Ended
| September 26, 2025 | September 27, 2024 | September 29, 2023
Total revenue | $ | 1,349,130 |  | $ | 1,273,721 |  | $ | 1,299,744 |
Less: |  |  |
Cost of licensing (1) | 56,907 |  | 64,314 |  | 64,642 |
Cost of products and services (1) (2) | 71,681 |  | 69,441 |  | 82,731 |
Research and development expense (1) (2) | 223,292 |  | 225,449 |  | 231,798 |
Sales and marketing expense (1) (2) | 314,466 |  | 291,508 |  | 311,189 |
General and administrative expense (1) (2) | 235,254 |  | 222,922 |  | 218,028 |
Restructuring charges | 15,007 |  | 6,384 |  | 47,061 |
Stock-based compensation | 128,514 |  | 119,825 |  | 118,486 |
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 40,856 |  | 15,552 |  | 10,056 |
Interest (income)/expense, net | (15,376) |  | (34,077) |  | (28,086) |
Equity method investees’ net income | (24,065) |  | (14,212) |  | (5,145) |
Other income, net (1) (3) | (891) |  | (5,864) |  | (1,069) |
Income tax expense | 46,993 |  | 48,163 |  | 48,409 |
Net income including noncontrolling interest | 256,492 |  | 264,316 |  | 201,644 |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1,474) |  | (2,491) |  | (988) |
Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc. | $ | 255,018 |  | $ | 261,825 |  | $ | 200,656 |
(1)Excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangibles presented separately. (2)Excludes stock-based compensation expense presented separately. (3)Excludes our proportional share of net income in our equity method investees presented separately. Geographic Information The methods to determine revenue by geographic region for each of the three categories included within total revenue in our consolidated statements of operations are described within the table presented below.
Revenue Category | Basis For Determining Geographic Location
Licensing | Region in which our licensees’ headquarters are located
Products | Destination to which our products are shipped
Services | Location in which the relevant services are performed
The following tables present selected information regarding total revenue by geographic location (amounts presented in thousands). Revenue Composition—U.S. and International
| Fiscal Year Ended
Location | September 26, 2025 | September 27, 2024 | September 29, 2023
United States | $ | 496,990 |  | $ | 450,265 |  | $ | 466,030 |
International | 852,140 |  | 823,456 |  | 833,714 |
Total revenue | $ | 1,349,130 |  | $ | 1,273,721 |  | $ | 1,299,744 |
Revenue Concentration—Significant Individual Geographic Regions
| Fiscal Year Ended
Location | September 26, 2025 | September 27, 2024 | September 29, 2023
United States | 37 | % | 35 | % | 36 | %
South Korea | 12 | % | 13 | % | 14 | %
China | 26 | % | 22 | % | 22 | %
Japan | 7 | % | 8 | % | 9 | %
Europe | 9 | % | 12 | % | 10 | %
Other | 9 | % | 10 | % | 9 | %
Total | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | %
Long-lived tangible assets, net of accumulated depreciation, by geographic region were as follows (in thousands):
Location | September 26, 2025 | September 27, 2024
United States | $ | 374,683 |  | $ | 385,155 |
International | 95,925 |  | 93,954 |
Total long-lived tangible assets, net of accumulated depreciation | $ | 470,608 |  | $ | 479,109 |

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