7-Day Sell-Off Sends Zebra Technologies Stock Down -8.8%
Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.8% return. The company has lost about $1.2 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $13 Bil. The stock remains 35.4% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.9% for the S&P 500.
Zebra Technologies’ recent streak reflects investor reaction to its planned exit from the robotics automation business, incurring up to $80 million in Q4 charges. This, coupled with analyst price target cuts, suggests growing caution around demand, despite prior strong earnings, as macroeconomic headwinds and uneven regional performance persist.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in ZBRA stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell ZBRA).
For quick background, ZBRA provides enterprise asset intelligence solutions, including printers for labels and cards, along with maintenance, support, repair, and professional services in asset tracking and enterprise mobility.
Comparing ZBRA Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ZBRA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ZBRA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.9% | 0.6% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -8.8% | -0.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| 3M (63D) | -20.6% | 3.3% |
| YTD 2025 | -35.4% | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 41.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 6.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -56.9% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: ZBRA Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 131 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 34 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 95 | 21 |
| 4D | 27 | 3 |
| 5D | 6 | 8 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 131 | 34 |
Key Financials for Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.6 Bil | $5.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $585.0 Mil | $765.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $296.0 Mil | $528.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.3 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $187.0 Mil | $193.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $112.0 Mil | $101.0 Mil |
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