Citable filing context
ZBRA's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with earnings from Aug 4, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | earnings | Zebra Technologies reported Q2 2026 net sales of $1.557 billion, a 20.4% year-over-year increase. |
| May 26, 2026 | other | Zebra Technologies stockholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan and elected four directors on May 19, 2026. |
| May 12, 2026 | earnings | Zebra Technologies reported Q1 2026 net sales of $1,495 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $4.75. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_ebitda_margin | 23.50 to 24.00 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_ebitda_margin | not reported to not reported |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Guidance: free_cash_flow | 1000.00 to not reported |
| Aug 4, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Zebra Technologies reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1.56 billion, a 20.4% increase year-over-year. Organic net sales grew 9.2%, driven by broad-based demand across all geographic regions. The company’s gross margin expanded significantly to 53.0%, up 540 basis points, bolstered by a $73 million pre-tax benefit from the recovery of previously paid IEEPA import tariffs and favorable foreign currency impacts. Performance was split between two segments: Connected Frontline (CF) and Asset Visibility & Automation (AVA). CF sales rose 25.9% to $903 million, aided by the acquisition of Elo Touch and strong mobile computing demand. AVA sales grew 13.5% to $654 million, supported by strength in printing and machine vision products. Liquidity remains a focus as the company manages a $2.78 billion debt load. With significant maturities for its Credit Facility approaching in May 2027, management intends to refinance in the second half of 2026. Despite aggressive capital allocation—including $568 million in share repurchases year-to-date—the company generated $361 million in free cash flow. Having substantially completed its 2025 Productivity Plan, Zebra expects $35 million in net annualized pre-tax cost savings, positioning the firm to navigate ongoing macroeconomic and supply chain uncertainties. |
| May 12, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Zebra Technologies reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $1,495 million, a 14.3% increase over the prior year, with consolidated organic growth of 4.3%. The Connected Frontline segment grew 20.6% to $825 million, driven by the Elo Touch acquisition and strong mobile computer demand. The Asset Visibility & Automation segment increased 7.4% to $670 million, supported by higher printing product sales. Regional growth was broad, led by a 21.9% increase in Asia-Pacific. Operating income rose 10.3% to $215 million, while gross margin expanded slightly to 49.6%. Strategic shifts include the divestiture of the robotics automation business to Skild AI and the execution of the 2025 Productivity Plan, which targets $35 million in annualized pre-tax savings. Additionally, the company is seeking refunds for approximately $75 million in IEEPA-related import tariffs following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Capital allocation emphasized shareholder returns, with $500 million in share repurchases since January, partially funded by increased utilization of the Revolving Credit and Receivables Financing Facilities. Total debt increased to $2.66 billion. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Aug 4, 2026; filed Aug 4, 2026.
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