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Zebra Technologies Corporation provides connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions for organizations in retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare and related industries. Its news commonly covers mobile computers, barcode scanning, RFID, printers, machine vision, real-time location solutions, healthcare devices and software used to digitize workflows and support intelligent operations.
Company updates also include partnerships, corporate venture investments, channel program activity, product demonstrations at industry events, customer deployments, earnings releases and investor conference participation. Recent themes include AI-enabled automation for manufacturing and logistics, hands-free clinical workflows, supply chain visibility, wearable computing and machine vision applications.
Zebra Technologies reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with net sales reaching $1,308 million, an 11.3% year-over-year increase. The company's net income grew to $136 million, with earnings of $2.62 per diluted share.
Key highlights include:
- Non-GAAP EPS increased to $4.02
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $292 million
- Enterprise Visibility & Mobility segment sales: $846 million
- Asset Intelligence & Tracking segment sales: $462 million
- Organic net sales growth: 11.9%
The company maintains its full-year 2025 sales growth outlook of 3-7% and expects second-quarter sales growth between 4-7%. Zebra completed $125 million in share repurchases and acquired Photoneo for $62 million. The company projects full-year free cash flow to exceed $700 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin expected between 20-21%.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET) on the same day.
Investors can access the live webcast through the events section at investors.zebra.com, where it will remain archived for at least one year.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) and Merck KGaA have announced a strategic collaboration to develop solutions for product verification and authenticity. The partnership will integrate M-Trust™, the first cyber-physical trust platform, with Zebra's mobile computing technology.
The collaboration's first milestone is a new handheld reader combining Zebra's TC58 mobile computer with Merck's security-pigment detector (SEC-Reader). This integrated device will connect to the M-Trust™ platform via Wi-Fi 6E or 5G, featuring two-way radio, a 16 MP camera, and a 1D/2D barcode scanner.
The solution leverages Web 3.0 and crypto technologies to create secure digital twins, addressing challenges in product safety, traceability, and counterfeiting. The platform is designed to comply with evolving regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport. A working prototype will be demonstrated at Hannover Messe 2025.
Zebra Technologies unveiled new automation solutions at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, showcasing innovations for manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain operations. The company introduced the Aurora Velocity™ scan tunnel, now available in North America, featuring centralized processing for high-speed barcode reading and scalable architecture for multiple machine vision capabilities.
Key innovations include the FS80 fixed industrial scanner for warehouse environments, the WS501 Android mobile computer for wearable computing, Zebra Guardian for fleet management, Symmetry Fulfillment for AMR-assisted picking, and Tread Intel for automated tire tread measurements.
According to Zebra's Warehousing vision study, 70% of warehouse decision-makers face pressure to modernize operations, with 63% planning to accelerate modernization initiatives in the next five years.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) has completed its acquisition of Photoneo, a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. The strategic acquisition aims to expand Zebra's portfolio in high-value 3D machine vision applications, specifically targeting:
- Automotive manufacturing sector
- Logistics industry
- Other key industries
The acquisition strengthens Zebra's capabilities in digitizing and automating frontline workflows through enhanced 3D machine vision technology.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) has released its latest Warehousing Vision Study revealing significant concerns among frontline workers about warehouse safety and efficiency. 70% of workers are worried about injuries, while 85% believe failing to invest in technology will prevent meeting business objectives.
The study highlights that 63% of warehouse leaders plan to implement AI and AR within five years, and 64% will increase modernization spending. Global warehouse space is projected to grow 27% to 42 billion square feet by 2030, with labor spend expected to increase at a 7% CAGR.
Key findings show that 74% of associates believe too much time is spent on tasks that could be automated, and 69% report concerns about staff shortages and fatigue. Warehouse leaders acknowledge challenges in maintaining fill rates (51%) and order preparation (47%). The study indicates strong support for automation, with 93% of associates believing technology implementation would improve worker retention.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) has announced its upcoming participation at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco. The presentation is scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. Pacific Time. Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast through the Events section of Zebra's investor relations website at investors.zebra.com, where a replay will also be available after the presentation.
Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) reported strong Q4 2024 results with net sales of $1,334 million, up 32.2% year-over-year. Net income surged 858.8% to $163 million, with diluted EPS of $3.14. The company's performance exceeded expectations, driven by strong North American retail customer spending.
Key financial highlights include:
- Q4 organic net sales growth of 31.6%
- Gross margin improved to 48.6% from 44.4%
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 90.3% to $295 million
- Non-GAAP EPS rose 133.9% to $4.00
For 2025, Zebra projects net sales growth of 3-7%, with Q1 expected growth between 8-11%. The company anticipates full-year adjusted EBITDA margin between 21-22% and non-GAAP EPS of $14.75-$15.25.
RFID4U and Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) have announced a joint webinar titled 'Enabling RFID for All Retail: Affordable Solutions for Mid-Sized Brand Owners and Retailers' scheduled for February 27, 2025. The free webinar, running from 2:00-3:00pm EST, will showcase CITY Furniture's successful RFID implementation and provide insights for mid-sized retailers.
The session will feature speakers including Archit Dua (RFID4U), Pete Heinrich (Zebra Technologies), and Chad Simpson (CITY Furniture CIO). The webinar will focus on RFID implementation success stories, best practices for integration, and workflow automation through TagMatiks Retail. Attendees will learn how RAIN RFID technology can revolutionize inventory management and enable efficient Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) operations.
Zebra Technologies, the NFL's Official Real-Time Location Solutions Provider, presented key predictions for Super Bowl LIX through Next Gen Stats analysis. The report highlights important matchups, including Patrick Mahomes' quick-game performance, averaging a 2.50-second time to throw in his last four games, and A.J. Brown's effectiveness against press coverage.
Since 2015, Zebra's RFID technology has powered NFL's Next Gen Stats, tracking real-time location data, speed, and acceleration of every player and football. The system uses sensors throughout NFL stadiums to track RFID tags in footballs and players' shoulder pads.
The analysis reveals that the Chiefs have won an NFL-record 17 straight one-possession games, despite having the second-fewest possessions (169) this season. For the Eagles, the focus will be on establishing their running game, as they were the only offense to call run plays on the majority of their snaps this season.