8-Day Sell-Off Sends Zebra Technologies Stock Down -9.8%
Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) stock hit day 8-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -9.8%. The company market cap has crashed by about $1.4 Bil over the last 8 days, and currently stands at $13 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 36.1% compared to 17.5% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
| Catalyst | Details | Impact | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit From Robotics Automation Business |
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2025-12-15 |
| Truist Price Target Cut |
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2025-12-18 |
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
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 (For details, see Buy or Sell ZBRA).
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Returns vs 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 | -1.1% | 0.5% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -9.8% | 0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 3M (63D) | -20.0% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -36.1% | 17.5% |
| 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 95 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 17 |
| 4D | 49 | 10 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 95 | 39 |
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 |
The losing streak ZBRA stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.