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Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)


Market Price (3/26/2026): $208.39 | Market Cap: $10.5 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)


Market Price (3/26/2026): $208.39
Market Cap: $10.5 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -53%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -94%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.2%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -33%
  Key risks
ZBRA key risks include [1] supply chain challenges adversely affecting its Asset Intelligence & Tracking segment and [2] a substantial and rapidly growing long-term debt load.
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.9%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Factory Automation, Show more.
  
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -33%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.9%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Factory Automation, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -53%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -94%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.2%
7 Key risks
ZBRA key risks include [1] supply chain challenges adversely affecting its Asset Intelligence & Tracking segment and [2] a substantial and rapidly growing long-term debt load.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) stock has lost about 20% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Zebra Technologies reported a slight miss on Q4 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS), and analysts subsequently revised price targets downward. The company announced adjusted EPS of $4.33 for Q4 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.34 and Quiver Quantitative's estimate of $4.42 by $0.09. Although total revenues of $1.48 billion surpassed some consensus estimates, the slight earnings shortfall, coupled with a 57.1% year-over-year decrease in GAAP net income to $70 million, contributed to investor concerns. Following these results, some analysts adjusted their price targets, with Barclays trimming its target from $351.00 to $330.00 on February 13, 2026, and Truist Securities lowering its target from $331.00 to $291.00 on December 18, 2025.

2. The company experienced a decline in adjusted gross margin and a revenue decrease in its North America segment. Zebra's adjusted gross margin decreased by 50 basis points to 48.2% in Q4 2025, primarily attributed to lower margins in services and software due to increased service repair costs. Concurrently, revenue from the North America region declined by 1% year-over-year in Q4 2025. This was due to challenging comparisons with the prior year, which had included large orders in the transportation, logistics, and retail sectors that did not repeat in the current quarter.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -17.5% change in ZBRA stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/25/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020253252026Change
Stock Price ($)252.75208.45-17.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2555,3962.7%
Net Income Margin (%)9.7%7.8%-20.3%
P/E Multiple25.124.9-0.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51501.3%
Cumulative Contribution-17.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA-17.5% 
Market (SPY)-3.6%40.8%
Sector (XLK)-4.3%29.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -34.3% change in ZBRA stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/25/2026 was primarily driven by a -26.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120253252026Change
Stock Price ($)317.09208.45-34.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,1905,3964.0%
Net Income Margin (%)10.6%7.8%-26.5%
P/E Multiple29.524.9-15.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51501.6%
Cumulative Contribution-34.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA-34.3% 
Market (SPY)2.4%48.3%
Sector (XLK)4.5%35.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.8% change in ZBRA stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/25/2026 was primarily driven by a -26.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820253252026Change
Stock Price ($)315.05208.45-33.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,9815,3968.3%
Net Income Margin (%)10.6%7.8%-26.7%
P/E Multiple30.824.9-18.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)52502.8%
Cumulative Contribution-33.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA-33.8% 
Market (SPY)11.8%68.9%
Sector (XLK)22.0%62.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -30.6% change in ZBRA stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/25/2026 was primarily driven by a -25.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820233252026Change
Stock Price ($)300.25208.45-30.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,7815,396-6.7%
Net Income Margin (%)8.0%7.8%-3.0%
P/E Multiple33.524.9-25.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)52503.0%
Cumulative Contribution-30.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA-30.6% 
Market (SPY)72.4%59.5%
Sector (XLK)104.7%51.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ZBRA Return55%-57%7%41%-37%-15%-46%
Peers Return15%-21%5%5%0%6%6%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-4%75%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ZBRA Win Rate83%25%50%58%33%0% 
Peers Win Rate63%37%50%45%45%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ZBRA Max Drawdown-2%-62%-23%-12%-45%-17% 
Peers Max Drawdown-6%-34%-15%-9%-22%-7% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-5% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HON, CGNX, TRMB, AVY, FTV. See ZBRA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/25/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventZBRAS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-67.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven210.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-37.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven60.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven78 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-28.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven148 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-61.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven157.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven792 days1,480 days

Compare to HON, CGNX, TRMB, AVY, FTV

In The Past

Zebra Technologies's stock fell -67.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/10/2021. A -67.8% loss requires a 210.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)

Zebra Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides enterprise asset intelligence solutions in the automatic identification and data capture solutions industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset Intelligence & Tracking and Enterprise Visibility & Mobility. The company designs, manufactures, and sells printers, which produce labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, and plastic cards; dye-sublimination thermal card printers, which produce images which are used for personal identification, access control, and financial transactions; RFID printers that encode data into passive RFID transponders; accessories and options for our printers, including vehicle mounts and battery chargers; stock and customized thermal labels, receipts, ribbons, plastic cards, and RFID tags for printers; and temperature-monitoring labels primarily used in vaccine distribution. It also provides various maintenance, technical support, repair, and managed and professional services; real-time location systems and services; and tags, sensors, exciters, middleware software, and application software; as well as physical inventory management solutions, and rugged tablets and enterprise-grade mobile computing products and accessories. In addition, the company offers barcode scanners, image capture devices, and RFID readers; and workforce management solutions, workflow execution and task management solutions, and prescriptive analytics solutions, as well as communications and collaboration solutions. It also provides services, including maintenance, technical support, repair, managed and professional services; as well as cloud-based software subscriptions and robotics automation solutions. The company serves retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector, and other industries through direct sales force, and network of channel partners. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies to describe Zebra Technologies:

  • The Honeywell of enterprise data capture and asset tracking.
  • Like the technology that powers Amazon's vast logistics and inventory tracking, but built and sold to any business.

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  • Specialty Printers: Zebra manufactures printers for labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, plastic cards, and RFID tags, encompassing thermal, dye-sublimation, and RFID printer types.
  • Mobile Computing Devices: The company offers rugged tablets and enterprise-grade mobile computers designed for demanding industrial and commercial environments.
  • Data Capture Devices: Zebra provides barcode scanners, image capture devices, and RFID readers for efficient data collection and inventory management.
  • Consumables: They supply a range of media such as thermal labels, wristbands, receipts, ribbons, plastic cards, RFID tags, and temperature-monitoring labels.
  • Location Tracking Hardware: Essential for real-time location systems (RTLS), Zebra produces tags, sensors, and exciters.
  • Robotics Automation Solutions: The company offers various robotics systems to automate operational tasks and processes.
  • Support & Managed Services: Zebra provides comprehensive maintenance, technical support, repair, and ongoing managed and professional services for its products.
  • Asset Intelligence & Tracking Software: This includes real-time location systems (RTLS) software, physical inventory management solutions, and related application software.
  • Workforce & Workflow Management Solutions: Offerings comprise software for workforce management, workflow execution, task management, and communication/collaboration.
  • Analytics Solutions: Zebra provides prescriptive analytics solutions to help businesses gain actionable insights from their operational data.
  • Cloud-based Software Subscriptions: The company offers various software services delivered via a cloud-based subscription model.

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Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) sells primarily to other companies (B2B).

Based on the provided company description, Zebra Technologies serves a wide range of industries, which represent its major customer categories. While specific customer company names are not listed in the background information, the industries served include:

  • Retail and E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Healthcare
  • Public Sector

The company also serves "other industries" through its direct sales force and network of channel partners.

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Bill Burns, Chief Executive Officer

Bill Burns was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Zebra Technologies in March 2023. He brings over 30 years of experience in the technology sector and joined Zebra in 2015. Prior to his CEO role, he served as Zebra's Chief Product & Solutions Officer. Before joining Zebra, Mr. Burns was the Chief Executive Officer of Embrane, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital-backed startup that was acquired by Cisco in 2015. He also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Spirent Communications, a global leader in test and measurement solutions publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. Mr. Burns holds an MBA from Temple University.

Nathan Winters, Chief Financial Officer

Nathan Winters assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer for Zebra Technologies in January 2021, after serving as interim CFO since August 2020. He joined Zebra in 2018 and has over 20 years of finance experience. His background includes multiple CFO roles at GE Healthcare Global Supply Chain. Mr. Winters earned a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of Kentucky.

Robert Armstrong, Chief Marketing Officer

Robert Armstrong was named Chief Marketing Officer of Zebra Technologies in March 2023. He joined Zebra in 2014 and has nearly 20 years of experience in the B2B technology sector. Previously, he was Zebra's Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing & Channels, overseeing go-to-market strategy and marketing execution. Before Zebra, he held various global and regional roles in product development, business development, operations, and marketing at Motorola Solutions. Mr. Armstrong holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Richard Hudson, Chief Revenue Officer

Richard Hudson was appointed Chief Revenue Officer in November 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing global sales and services for Zebra Technologies. Mr. Hudson brings over 20 years of experience in technology sales leadership, including holding Vice President roles at Motorola. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Brunel University London.

Michael Cho, Chief Strategy Officer

Michael Cho joined Zebra Technologies as Chief Strategy Officer in 2010. With over 25 years of experience in business development, he is responsible for the company's strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and venture investments. Prior to Zebra, he served as Vice President of Business Development for the healthcare division of Amcor and CommScope. Mr. Cho also worked as a management consultant with McKinsey Company, Accenture, and PwC. He holds an MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business and a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois.

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The key risks to Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) include:

  1. Technological Disruption and Obsolescence: Zebra Technologies operates in the rapidly evolving automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) industry, relying on technologies such as barcode scanning, RFID, mobile computing, and real-time location systems. The emergence of new, disruptive technologies or significant advancements by competitors could render Zebra's existing product portfolio less competitive or obsolete. This necessitates continuous and substantial investment in research and development to maintain its technological edge and adapt to changing market demands.
  2. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressure: The markets for enterprise asset intelligence solutions, including printers, scanners, mobile computers, and related software and services, are highly competitive. Zebra Technologies faces competition from a variety of global and regional players, some of whom may have greater resources, established market positions, or lower cost structures. This intense competition can lead to pricing pressure, reduced profit margins, and challenges in maintaining market share.
  3. Economic Sensitivity and Fluctuations in Customer Capital Expenditures: Zebra Technologies serves industries such as retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare. Many of its products and solutions represent capital expenditures for its customers. Economic downturns, geopolitical instability, or industry-specific challenges can lead to reduced IT spending and delayed or canceled capital projects by customers, directly impacting Zebra's sales and revenue generation.

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The clear emerging threat for Zebra Technologies is the rapid advancement and adoption of AI-powered computer vision and autonomous robotics for inventory management and asset tracking. These technologies are increasingly capable of identifying, counting, and tracking items and assets in warehouses, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities without the need for traditional physical barcodes, RFID tags, or manual scanning using dedicated hardware. This could reduce demand for Zebra's core products such as label and RFID printers, barcode scanners, RFID readers, physical tags, and rugged mobile computers used for manual data capture and inventory tasks.

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Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) operates in several significant addressable markets globally for its main products and services:

  • RFID Readers: The global RFID readers market was valued at USD 15.74 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 35.91 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% from 2024 to 2032. North America held the largest market share in 2023. The broader global RFID market, which includes tags, is expected to expand from USD 17.12 billion in 2025 to USD 37.71 billion by 2032.
  • Barcode Scanners: The global barcode scanner market size was valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 13.3 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.89% from 2026 to 2034. Another report indicates a market size of USD 9 billion in 2026, growing to USD 16.9 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 6.5%. North America is a major market, accounting for approximately 40% of the global share, while Asia Pacific held a 38% market share in 2025.
  • Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS): The global real-time location systems (RTLS) market is projected to expand from USD 6.68 billion in 2025 to USD 15.67 billion by 2030, registering a robust CAGR of 18.6%. The Asia Pacific RTLS market, a rapidly growing region, is projected to reach USD 4.71 billion by 2030, from USD 1.64 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 23.4%. The European RTLS market is projected to grow from USD 1.67 billion in 2025 to USD 3.47 billion by 2030.
  • Industrial Label Printers: The global industrial label printer market was estimated at USD 23.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 38.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2035. North America holds the largest share of the thermal printing market (a broader category including industrial label printers).
  • Enterprise Mobile Devices/Mobile Computers: The global enterprise mobile device market size was valued at USD 26.03 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 89.43 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2025 to 2033. The North America mobile computer market held a 41.5% revenue share in 2024.
  • Warehouse Automation: The global warehouse automation market size was valued at USD 26.5 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a 15.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. The global warehouse robotics market (a sub-segment of automation) was valued at USD 7.0 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16.0 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.72% from 2025 to 2033.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market trends:

  • Accelerated Demand for Automation and Digital Solutions: Zebra Technologies is benefiting from the increasing global demand for automation and digital solutions across various industries. The company's focus on digitizing and automating workflows in supply chain and customer-facing technologies, particularly within retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare sectors, is expected to fuel sustained growth.

  • Impact of Strategic Acquisitions: Recent strategic acquisitions, such as Elo Touch and Photoneo in 2025, are projected to contribute significantly to Zebra's sales growth in the near term. These acquisitions are expected to add approximately 7 percentage points to sales growth in 2026, with Elo Touch specifically strengthening the company's position in the retail sector. Acquisitions in machine vision and robotics are also enhancing Zebra's automation capabilities.

  • Expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities: The company is making significant advancements in its AI suite for frontline operations, aiming to become a leader in intelligent automation. Zebra anticipates generating its first AI-related revenues in 2026 and expects technology refresh cycles driven by its enhanced AI capabilities to be a key bolster for future performance.

  • Growth in Adjacencies and RFID Performance: Zebra is targeting double-digit growth in "adjacencies" such as rugged tablets and supplies. Additionally, strong performance in RFID technologies is identified as a significant driver for future revenue.

  • Geographic Market Expansion: The company is actively pursuing expansion into new geographic markets, with specific mentions of growth initiatives in Mexico and Latin America, which are expected to contribute to its overall revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Zebra Technologies repurchased $587 million of its common stock in full year 2025. The company returned more than $580 million to shareholders through buybacks in full year 2025.
  • In full year 2024, Zebra Technologies made share repurchases of $47 million. In full year 2023, repurchases totaled $52 million.
  • On February 12, 2026, the Board of Directors approved an additional $1 billion share repurchase authorization, bringing the total remaining authorization to over $1.1 billion. This builds upon prior $1 billion authorizations in July 2019 and May 2022.

Share Issuance

  • Zebra Technologies' shares outstanding were approximately 50.66 million in 2025, representing a 1.29% decline from 2024.
  • Shares outstanding were around 51.58 million in 2024, a 0.43% increase from 2023.
  • In 2023, shares outstanding were approximately 51.36 million, a 0.52% decline from 2022.

Outbound Investments

  • In August 2025, Zebra Technologies acquired Elo Touch for $1.3 billion.
  • Zebra Technologies acquired Photoneo for approximately €60 million (or $62 million) in January 2025, expanding its 3D machine vision solutions.
  • In June 2022, Zebra Technologies acquired Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. for $881 million in cash, which significantly expanded its machine vision product and software offerings.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were $86 million.
  • In 2024, capital expenditures amounted to $59 million. For 2023, capital expenditures were $87 million.
  • The company's capital allocation priorities include investments that enhance its offerings and competitive edge, leveraging a capital-light business model.

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Financials

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
Mkt Price208.45225.7951.6165.87170.6454.78118.25
Mkt Cap10.5143.48.615.613.117.314.4
Rev LTM5,39637,4429943,5878,8565,1435,269
Op Inc LTM8006,5671636111,124841820
FCF LTM8315,4222373616811,008756
FCF 3Y Avg5655,0821544716401,227602
CFO LTM9176,4082463868811,083899
CFO 3Y Avg6425,9481695058821,321762

Growth & Margins

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
Rev Chg LTM8.3%7.8%8.7%-2.6%1.1%-0.2%4.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-1.2%2.0%0.4%-0.8%-0.5%-0.5%-0.5%
Rev Chg Q10.6%8.8%9.9%-1.4%3.9%4.6%6.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.7%1.5%2.3%-0.4%1.0%1.0%1.2%
Op Mgn LTM14.8%17.5%16.3%17.0%12.7%16.4%16.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg14.3%18.4%14.5%14.3%12.3%16.3%14.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.5%-0.6%0.1%1.1%-0.1%0.1%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM17.0%17.1%24.7%10.8%10.0%21.1%17.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg12.4%17.0%18.2%13.6%10.2%28.4%15.3%
FCF/Rev LTM15.4%14.5%23.8%10.1%7.7%19.6%14.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.9%14.5%16.4%12.7%7.4%26.4%13.6%

Valuation

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
Mkt Cap10.5143.48.615.613.117.314.4
P/S1.93.88.74.41.53.43.6
P/EBIT15.621.053.126.812.420.520.8
P/E24.930.375.436.819.129.930.1
P/CFO11.422.435.240.414.916.019.2
Total Yield4.0%5.4%2.0%2.7%7.4%3.9%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.1%0.6%0.0%2.2%0.5%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.7%3.8%2.5%3.0%4.3%5.4%3.7%
D/E0.30.20.00.10.30.20.2
Net D/E0.20.2-0.00.10.30.20.2

Returns

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
1M Rtn-9.9%-6.6%-8.6%0.7%-12.8%-4.1%-7.6%
3M Rtn-15.2%15.2%41.2%-17.7%-5.6%-1.1%-3.4%
6M Rtn-32.4%16.1%13.8%-17.5%6.3%14.0%10.0%
12M Rtn-28.4%15.3%66.5%-6.5%-0.8%-5.4%-3.1%
3Y Rtn-27.8%35.7%10.0%33.2%6.3%11.0%10.5%
1M Excs Rtn-6.8%-2.0%-6.0%3.5%-8.3%-0.1%-4.0%
3M Excs Rtn-11.7%20.5%46.0%-14.9%-0.6%3.2%1.3%
6M Excs Rtn-32.1%17.2%13.1%-18.2%7.1%14.9%10.1%
12M Excs Rtn-43.6%1.8%51.1%-22.3%-15.2%-19.0%-17.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-94.2%-31.4%-58.9%-31.4%-59.6%-55.2%-57.0%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Enterprise Visibility & Mobility (EVM)2,9333,9443,9763,0633,006
Asset Intelligence & Tracking (AIT)1,6511,8371,6571,3921,479
Corporate 0-6-7 
Total4,5845,7815,6274,4484,485


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Asset Intelligence & Tracking (AIT)346361382318355
Enterprise Visibility & Mobility (EVM)343711750470483
Corporate-208-543-153-137-146
Total481529979651692


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$208.45 
Market Cap ($ Bil)10.5 
First Trading Date08/15/1991 
Distance from 52W High-38.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$234.55$277.51
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-11.1%-24.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility44.4%47.5%
Downside Capture172.33197.44
Upside Capture121.85133.27
Correlation (SPY)40.0%68.0%
ZBRA Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.161.611.561.831.701.57
Up Beta3.563.112.422.291.651.49
Down Beta-1.440.640.902.111.841.61
Up Capture104%132%127%89%161%278%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days9202857121386
Down Capture155%197%192%187%143%111%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days12213366127363

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ZBRA
ZBRA-29.3%47.5%-0.58-
Sector ETF (XLK)26.4%26.6%0.8562.1%
Equity (SPY)15.5%18.8%0.6368.1%
Gold (GLD)51.3%27.2%1.51-7.2%
Commodities (DBC)17.8%17.5%0.8420.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%16.4%-0.1349.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-19.2%43.9%-0.3632.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ZBRA
ZBRA-14.5%39.6%-0.28-
Sector ETF (XLK)17.0%24.6%0.6261.4%
Equity (SPY)12.4%17.0%0.5765.9%
Gold (GLD)20.9%17.5%0.973.4%
Commodities (DBC)12.0%18.9%0.5215.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.1%18.8%0.0751.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%56.7%0.2926.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ZBRA
ZBRA12.4%39.3%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.5%24.2%0.8160.4%
Equity (SPY)14.3%17.9%0.6862.8%
Gold (GLD)13.3%15.8%0.70-0.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%17.6%0.3921.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2046.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.1%66.8%1.0617.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 228202613.6%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity50.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/12/20268.6%-0.3%-19.7%
10/28/2025-11.7%-12.9%-19.7%
8/5/2025-11.4%-8.5%-10.4%
4/29/20255.2%3.0%19.4%
2/13/2025-8.4%-9.1%-21.0%
10/29/20245.8%3.7%10.7%
7/30/20243.9%-5.1%3.3%
4/30/20244.8%5.3%5.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111012
# Negative121311
Median Positive5.8%4.5%10.7%
Median Negative-9.1%-8.5%-11.9%
Max Positive12.2%20.4%25.3%
Max Negative-17.3%-19.4%-23.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026 | Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue Growth11.0%13.0%15.0%  Higher New
Q1 2026 Operating Margin21.0%21.5%22.0%-2.3%-0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 22.0% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 EPS4.054.24.35-2.3% Lower NewGuidance: 4.3 for Q4 2025
2026 Revenue Growth9.0%11.0%13.0%  Higher New
2026 Operating Margin 22.0% 0.0%0.0%Same NewGuidance: 22.0% for Q4 2025
2026 EPS17.71818.3  Higher New
2026 Free Cash Flow 900.00 Mil 12.5% Higher NewGuidance: 800.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Dhanasekaran, Satish DirectBuy11202025233.121,000233,118782,345Form
2Connly, Linda DirectSell8142025322.001,107356,4541,048,754Form
3Dhanasekaran, Satish DirectBuy3032026225.25500112,625868,564Form
4Kogl, Cristen LChief Legal OfficerDirectSell3052026235.7114534,1785,583,263Form
5Armstrong, Robert John JrChief Marketing OfficerDirectSell3052026229.7392,0681,867,705Form