Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)


Market Price (8/18/2026): $365.0 | Market Cap: $17.4 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)


Market Price (8/18/2026): $365.0
Market Cap: $17.4 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments

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

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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%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.1%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.2 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Factory Automation, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.1%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -28%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 65%

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.

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 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.1%
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.2 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Process / Warehouse Automation, Factory Automation, Show more.
5 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.1%
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -28%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 65%
8 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.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/17/2026

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) stock has gained about 65% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance.

Zebra Technologies reported record second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 4, 2026, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The company announced non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $6.35, which was 45.64% higher than the projected $4.36. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.56 billion, surpassing the $1.50 billion forecast and representing a 20.4% increase year-over-year. This strong performance was bolstered by a 540 basis point expansion in adjusted gross margin to 53.3%, partly due to a $73 million recovery from IEEPA tariffs. Following these results, Zebra Technologies raised its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting sales growth of 14-16% compared to the prior year, an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.5-24%, non-GAAP EPS between $20.75 and $21.25, and free cash flow exceeding $1 billion. (Zebra Technologies' fiscal year ends on December 31, with Q2 ending June 30, 2026).

2. Significant Analyst Price Target Upgrades and Rating Improvements.

The robust financial performance led to a wave of analyst upgrades and increased price targets for ZBRA. KeyBanc raised its price target on Zebra Technologies to $430 from $305, maintaining an Overweight rating on August 4, 2026. Wolfe Research also increased its price target to $317 while reiterating an Outperform rating. Citi boosted its target from $306 to $396 on August 5, 2026, and Needham & Company LLC upped its price target from $345 to $410 on the same day. On August 13, 2026, Zacks Research upgraded the stock to a "strong buy" from a "hold" rating. The average analyst price target saw an increase from $332 to $399.

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Updated on 8/17/2026

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) stock has gained about 65% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Beat and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance.

Zebra Technologies reported record second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 4, 2026, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The company announced non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $6.35, which was 45.64% higher than the projected $4.36. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.56 billion, surpassing the $1.50 billion forecast and representing a 20.4% increase year-over-year. This strong performance was bolstered by a 540 basis point expansion in adjusted gross margin to 53.3%, partly due to a $73 million recovery from IEEPA tariffs. Following these results, Zebra Technologies raised its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting sales growth of 14-16% compared to the prior year, an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.5-24%, non-GAAP EPS between $20.75 and $21.25, and free cash flow exceeding $1 billion. (Zebra Technologies' fiscal year ends on December 31, with Q2 ending June 30, 2026).

2. Significant Analyst Price Target Upgrades and Rating Improvements.

The robust financial performance led to a wave of analyst upgrades and increased price targets for ZBRA. KeyBanc raised its price target on Zebra Technologies to $430 from $305, maintaining an Overweight rating on August 4, 2026. Wolfe Research also increased its price target to $317 while reiterating an Outperform rating. Citi boosted its target from $306 to $396 on August 5, 2026, and Needham & Company LLC upped its price target from $345 to $410 on the same day. On August 13, 2026, Zacks Research upgraded the stock to a "strong buy" from a "hold" rating. The average analyst price target saw an increase from $332 to $399.

3. Surging Demand for Workflow Automation and AI-Powered Solutions.

A core driver of the increased investor confidence and stock performance was the strong and broad-based demand for Zebra Technologies' enterprise automation and digital workflow solutions. The company specifically highlighted robust demand for its mobile computing, RFID, and machine-vision products. This aligns with new research from Oxford Economics, which links AI and automation to multi-million-dollar productivity gains across key industries, validating Zebra's strategic focus on workflow automation. Zebra's portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility, and automation solutions empowers customers across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and healthcare to deploy AI at the frontline, further driving its growth.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 64.1% change in ZBRA stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 21.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268172026Change
Stock Price ($)226.26371.2664.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,3965,8478.4%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%9.2%18.7%
P/E Multiple27.132.921.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)50485.1%
Cumulative Contribution64.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA64.1% 
Market (SPY)7.5%43.9%
Sector (XLK)19.3%34.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 58.0% change in ZBRA stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 41.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268172026Change
Stock Price ($)234.98371.2658.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2555,84711.3%
Net Income Margin (%)9.7%9.2%-5.4%
P/E Multiple23.332.941.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51486.5%
Cumulative Contribution58.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA58.0% 
Market (SPY)12.0%42.1%
Sector (XLK)32.4%34.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.5% change in ZBRA stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.3% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258172026Change
Stock Price ($)339.02371.269.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,1145,84714.3%
Net Income Margin (%)10.7%9.2%-14.1%
P/E Multiple31.732.93.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51487.6%
Cumulative Contribution9.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA9.5% 
Market (SPY)23.3%47.3%
Sector (XLK)45.5%37.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.6% change in ZBRA stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 30.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238172026Change
Stock Price ($)307.96371.2620.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,7545,8471.6%
Net Income Margin (%)7.1%9.2%30.0%
P/E Multiple38.832.9-15.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51487.8%
Cumulative Contribution20.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ZBRA20.6% 
Market (SPY)74.7%55.7%
Sector (XLK)117.4%47.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ZBRA Return55%-57%7%41%-37%55%-2%
Peers Return15%-21%5%5%0%18%18%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%107%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ZBRA Win Rate83%25%50%58%33%62% 
Peers Win Rate63%37%50%45%45%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ZBRA Max Drawdown-17%-62%-43%-12%-49%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-35%-26%-21%-27%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[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 8/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventZBRAS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-34.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven93 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-34.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven148 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-19.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven372 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-32.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven48 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-15.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven24 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-39.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.4%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven382 days62 days

Compare to HON, CGNX, TRMB, AVY, FTV

In The Past

Zebra Technologies's stock fell -34.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 52.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventZBRAS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-34.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven93 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-34.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven148 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-32.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven48 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-39.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.4%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven382 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-30.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.3%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven289 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-33.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.2%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven490 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-20.6%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.9%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven66 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-53.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven114.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven592 days1085 days

Compare to HON, CGNX, TRMB, AVY, FTV

In The Past

Zebra Technologies's stock fell -34.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 52.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)

Zebra Technologies Corporation is a global leader in enterprise asset intelligence solutions, specializing in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies. The company helps businesses worldwide achieve greater operational visibility and efficiency by enabling them to track, manage, and optimize their physical assets and workflows. Essentially, Zebra provides the tools and systems that allow companies to know where their inventory, equipment, and personnel are at all times, streamlining complex operations.

The company's extensive product portfolio includes a variety of essential hardware and software. Key hardware offerings include industrial and mobile printers for labels, barcodes, wristbands, and plastic cards, as well as RFID printers and tags for advanced asset tracking. Zebra also manufactures barcode scanners, image capture devices, enterprise-grade mobile computers, and rugged tablets. Complementing this hardware are real-time location systems (RTLS), sensors, middleware, and application software, along with cloud-based software subscriptions, robotics automation solutions, and a suite of maintenance and professional services.

Zebra Technologies serves a broad range of critical industries that rely on efficient asset management and data capture. Their primary customers include businesses in retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and the public sector. By providing robust solutions for inventory management, supply chain visibility, workforce management, and operational analytics, Zebra empowers these organizations to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and improve customer service.

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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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Peer Outperformance in Electronic Equipment & Instruments

ZBRA has trailed 62% of its 26 Electronic Equipment & Instruments peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are PI, KEYS and TDY. Electronic Equipment & Instruments ranks 9th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Electronic Equipment & Instruments constituents that ZBRA has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
65%
of 31 industry peers · 16.8% return
3Y
61%
of 28 industry peers · 36.5% return
5Y
38%
of 26 industry peers · -33.4% return
Electronic Equipment & Instruments peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ZBRA's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ZBRA Zebra Technologies 3.7% 32.9x 16.8%36.5%-33.4%
PI Impinj 5.6% -193.9x 6.1%198.4%257.1% +291pp
KEYS Keysight Technologies 3.5% 58.6x 121.0%179.2%120.7% +154pp
TDY Teledyne Technologies 4.5% 32.2x 25.8%67.8%49.9% +83pp
ITRI Itron 6.8% 16.2x -20.3%49.7%29.7% +63pp
NOVT Novanta 5.0% 112.0x 46.8%12.9%15.8% +49pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Electronic Equipment & Instruments is ZBRA's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 83.5%263.3%476.9% FLEX 898% · TTMI 896% · JBL 531%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 200.6%113.2%158.7% AEHR 2567% · AXTI 997% · KLAC 580%
Technology Distributors 9 21.4%71.1%80.1% CLMB 334% · AVT 180% · SNX 129%
Electronic Components 26 74.1%80.2%80.1% CLS 3813% · BELFA 1579% · LPTH 667%
Communications Equipment 35 45.7%88.9%60.6% AAOI 2215% · LITE 1086% · FEIM 904%
Semiconductors 54 44.1%53.3%50.0% POET 2208% · MU 1369% · NVDA 1086%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 22 37.1%88.0%32.4% STX 1197% · WDC 1080% · DELL 981%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 14.8%34.8%21.1% DOCN 155% · GDDY 33% · VRSN 33%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments ← 27 2.4%12.9%-3.2% PI 257% · SOTK 135% · NSSC 132%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -26.9%-14.1%-21.4% CHRN 583847% · APLD 2415% · TSSI 762%
Application Software 123 -20.1%-11.0%-43.5% VIDA 220809% · PLTR 583% · RDVT 170%
Systems Software 67 -9.2%23.2%-48.5% QNC 840% · PANW 522% · PAYS 426%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
Mkt Price371.26229.4566.6055.69176.6260.64121.61
Mkt Cap17.772.811.113.013.518.415.6
Rev LTM5,84736,1301,0893,7839,2484,3165,081
Op Inc LTM9705,9902386691,187787878
FCF LTM9044,0102687731,0331,040968
FCF 3Y Avg7335,0621745287731,251753
CFO LTM9795,1182777991,2341,0511,015
CFO 3Y Avg8085,9651885601,0001,330904

Growth & Margins

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
Rev Chg LTM12.7%5.4%17.1%5.8%5.8%5.6%5.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.7%0.1%7.3%1.3%2.9%-8.4%2.1%
Rev Chg Q20.4%4.3%16.9%11.0%10.9%7.9%11.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.7%1.1%4.0%2.6%2.7%1.9%2.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM19.9%-6.5%80.7%26.7%5.9%9.4%14.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg13.4%-5.5%25.2%12.9%9.1%-4.4%11.0%
Op Mgn LTM16.6%16.6%21.9%17.7%12.8%18.2%17.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg14.4%18.1%15.6%14.7%12.7%16.8%15.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.8%-0.3%3.1%-0.1%0.2%0.6%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM16.7%14.2%25.4%21.1%13.3%24.4%18.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.5%17.3%19.1%15.0%11.2%32.3%16.4%
FCF/Rev LTM15.5%11.1%24.6%20.4%11.2%24.1%17.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.0%14.7%17.6%14.2%8.7%30.4%14.4%

Valuation

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
Mkt Cap17.772.811.113.013.518.415.6
P/S3.02.010.23.41.54.33.2
P/Op Inc18.312.146.719.411.423.418.8
P/EBIT21.16.346.7170.712.223.322.2
P/E32.98.963.8-123.919.134.526.0
P/CFO18.114.240.316.210.917.516.9
Total Yield3.0%15.5%2.1%-0.8%7.4%3.2%3.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%4.2%0.5%0.0%2.2%0.3%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.1%7.1%2.2%4.0%5.5%6.2%5.3%
D/E0.20.50.00.10.30.20.2
Net D/E0.20.3-0.00.10.30.20.2

Returns

ZBRAHONCGNXTRMBAVYFTVMedian
NameZebra Te.Honeywel.Cognex Trimble Avery De.Fortive  
1M Rtn38.8%2.3%3.9%5.6%10.1%-1.8%4.8%
3M Rtn42.8%4.9%7.7%1.2%13.3%2.9%6.3%
6M Rtn40.3%-4.6%13.6%-16.1%-8.8%6.8%1.1%
12M Rtn16.8%13.4%56.8%-32.3%3.3%26.5%15.1%
3Y Rtn36.5%37.5%47.8%5.5%5.5%5.4%21.0%
1M Excs Rtn35.0%-1.6%0.1%1.8%6.3%-5.7%0.9%
3M Excs Rtn38.6%2.4%-0.8%-3.5%9.2%-1.2%0.8%
6M Excs Rtn27.0%-17.9%0.3%-29.4%-22.1%-6.5%-12.2%
12M Excs Rtn-6.4%-6.5%34.1%-53.2%-18.1%7.7%-6.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-28.0%-37.4%-35.6%-72.5%-72.1%-72.3%-54.8%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Connected Frontline (CF)2,9602,7142,280  
Asset Visibility and Automation (AVA)2,4362,2672,304  
Asset Intelligence & Tracking (AIT)   1,8371,734
Enterprise Visibility & Mobility (EVM)   3,9443,899
Corporate    -6
Total5,3964,9814,5845,7815,627


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Connected Frontline (CF)585559328  
Asset Visibility and Automation (AVA)514420427  
Corporate-399-237-274-543-153
Asset Intelligence & Tracking (AIT)   361386
Enterprise Visibility & Mobility (EVM)   711746
Total700742481529979


Assets by Segment
$ Mil201020092008
Specialty Printing Group393  
Corporate and other307309284
Zebra Enterprise Solutions179  
SPG 336377
ZES 185 
ESG  191
Total879830851


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$371.26 
Market Cap ($ Bil)18.2 
First Trading Date08/15/1991 
Distance from 52W High-3.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$279.08$249.95
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA33.0%48.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility67.4%49.7%
Downside Capture101.36151.91
Upside Capture239.78136.62
Correlation (SPY)49.3%47.3%
ZBRA Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.901.711.471.371.641.53
Up Beta0.021.231.301.631.841.49
Down Beta0.893.073.161.902.061.69
Up Capture205%222%154%135%129%248%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days11243463124382
Down Capture29%74%39%98%136%109%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11192963127368

[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
ZBRA13.3%49.6%0.40-
Sector ETF (XLK)43.0%25.9%1.3437.0%
Equity (SPY)20.9%12.8%1.2147.3%
Gold (GLD)32.1%28.5%0.974.6%
Commodities (DBC)40.1%20.2%1.55-17.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.9%0.7221.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.9%42.7%-1.3723.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ZBRA
ZBRA-7.8%42.5%-0.07-
Sector ETF (XLK)20.7%25.8%0.7157.8%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.2%0.6063.1%
Gold (GLD)20.2%18.5%0.895.1%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.419.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.2%18.9%0.0147.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)6.3%52.7%0.3125.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ZBRA
ZBRA20.7%40.2%0.60-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.6%24.9%0.8959.4%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7362.4%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.2%0.622.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%18.1%0.3517.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2045.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.1%1.0017.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-14.8%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity47.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/13/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/202626.5%29.6% 
5/12/202611.4%19.9%-0.1%
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%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121010
# Negative111312
Median Positive8.2%10.2%10.7%
Median Negative-9.8%-8.5%-11.8%
Max Positive26.5%29.6%25.3%
Max Negative-17.3%-19.4%-23.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/202626.5%29.6% 
5/12/202611.4%19.9%-0.1%
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%
2/15/202412.2%10.5%13.0%
10/31/2023-0.2%-1.8%12.8%
8/1/2023-17.3%-19.4%-11.2%
5/2/2023-11.1%-3.3%-8.7%
2/16/20232.0%-8.0%-11.7%
11/1/2022-15.9%-16.5%-4.6%
8/2/2022-9.8%-7.8%-15.5%
5/3/2022-3.0%-13.4%-11.9%
2/10/2022-7.8%-14.8%-23.7%
11/2/20217.9%10.0%7.1%
5/4/2021-1.8%1.0%5.4%
2/11/202110.0%11.7%10.6%
11/3/20208.9%20.4%25.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121010
# Negative111312
Median Positive8.2%10.2%10.7%
Median Negative-9.8%-8.5%-11.8%
Max Positive26.5%29.6%25.3%
Max Negative-17.3%-19.4%-23.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/12/202610-Q
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
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/12/202610-Q
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
12/31/202102/10/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/11/202110-K
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202007/28/202010-Q
03/31/202004/28/202010-Q
12/31/201902/13/202010-K
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/5/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Sales Growth17.0%18.5%20.0% 3.0%Higher NewGuidance: 15.5% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 22.0%  1.0%Higher NewGuidance: 21.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS4.74.84.910.3% Higher NewGuidance: 4.35 for Q2 2026
2026 Sales Growth14.0%15.0%16.0% 3.0%RaisedGuidance: 12.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin23.5%23.75%24.0% 1.8%RaisedGuidance: 22.0% for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS20.82121.213.5% RaisedGuidance: 18.5 for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow 1.00 Bil 11.1% RaisedGuidance: 900.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue Growth14.0%15.5%17.0%19.2%2.5%Higher NewGuidance: 13.0% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 21.0%  -0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 21.5% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS4.24.354.53.6% Higher NewGuidance: 4.2 for Q1 2026
2026 Revenue Growth10.0%12.0%14.0% 1.0%RaisedGuidance: 11.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 22.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 22.0% for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS18.318.518.72.8% RaisedGuidance: 18 for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow 900.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 900.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Sales Growth11.0%13.0%15.0%36.8%3.5%Higher NewGuidance: 9.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin21.0%21.5%22.0% -0.5%Lower NewGuidance: 22.0% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share4.054.24.35-2.3% Lower NewGuidance: 4.3 for Q4 2025
2026 Sales Growth9.0%11.0%13.0%   
2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin 22.0%    
2026 Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share17.71818.3   
2026 Free cash flow 900.00 Mil 12.5% Higher NewGuidance: 800.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Sales Growth8.0%9.5%11.0% 5.5%Higher NewGuidance: 4.0% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA margin 22.0%  1.0%Higher NewGuidance: 21.0% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share4.24.34.416.2% Higher NewGuidance: 3.7 for Q3 2025
2025 Free Cash Flow 800.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 800.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Share Repurchases 500.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

Updated 8/11/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Connly, Linda DirectSell8112026377.68500188,8401,400,437Form
2Cho, MichaelChief Strategy OfficerDirectSell8112026375.203,5001,313,2001,939,784Form
3Luff, Loizides MelissaChief People OfficerDirectSell5282026253.95500126,975940,123Form
4Roberts, Janice M DirectSell5152026249.543,000748,6201,542,906Form
5Dhanasekaran, Satish DirectBuy3162026205.4020041,080833,102Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Connly, Linda DirectSell8112026377.68500188,8401,400,437Form
2Cho, MichaelChief Strategy OfficerDirectSell8112026375.203,5001,313,2001,939,784Form
3Luff, Loizides MelissaChief People OfficerDirectSell5282026253.95500126,975940,123Form
4Roberts, Janice M DirectSell5152026249.543,000748,6201,542,906Form
5Dhanasekaran, Satish DirectBuy3162026205.4020041,080833,102Form
6Kogl, Cristen LChief Legal OfficerDirectSell3052026235.7114534,1785,583,263Form
7Armstrong, Robert John JRChief Marketing OfficerDirectSell3052026229.7392,0681,867,705Form
8Dhanasekaran, Satish DirectBuy3032026225.25500112,625868,564Form
9Dhanasekaran, Satish DirectBuy11202025233.121,000233,118782,345Form
10Connly, Linda DirectSell8142025322.001,107356,4541,048,754Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 18, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Triodos Investment Management BV$14.4 Mil1.1%49ADD +27.8%13F
Goodnow Investment Group, LLC$9.5 Mil1.0%29ADD +53.6%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Goodnow Investment Group, LLC$9.5 Mil1.0%29ADD +53.6%13F
Triodos Investment Management BV$14.4 Mil1.1%49ADD +27.8%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Triodos Investment Management BV$14.4 Mil1.1%49ADD +27.8%13F
Goodnow Investment Group, LLC$9.5 Mil1.0%29ADD +53.6%13F
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