Every 8-K that Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Zebra Technologies Corporation reported record second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1,557 million, a 20.4% year-over-year increase. Net income was $233 million, or $4.85 per diluted share, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $6.35. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $431 million, representing a 27.7% margin versus 20.6% a year earlier. Consolidated organic net sales grew 9.2%, including 7.5% growth in Connected Frontline and 11.4% in Asset Visibility & Automation. Results included $73 million of IEEPA tariff recoveries and $268 million of share repurchases in the quarter.
As of July 4, 2026, Zebra held $157 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2,776 million of total debt. For the first six months of 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $387 million, funding $361 million of free cash flow and $568 million of share repurchases. For third quarter 2026, Zebra expects sales growth of 17%–20%, adjusted EBITDA margin of about 22%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $4.70–$4.90. For full year 2026, it projects sales growth of 14%–16%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.5%–24.0%, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $20.75–$21.25, and free cash flow greater than $1 billion.
Zebra Technologies Corporation reported shareholder voting results for several directors and filed its 2026 Zebra Long-Term Incentive Plan as an exhibit. The company’s Class A Common Stock continues to trade on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol ZBRA.
Director William J. Burns received 37,921,809 votes for, 2,066,437 against and 25,476 abstentions. Linda M. Connly received 34,456,974 votes for, 5,513,420 against and 43,328 abstentions. Anders Gustafsson and Janice M. Roberts also received millions of votes in favor with smaller numbers against and abstaining.
Zebra Technologies reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.495 billion, up 14.3% year over year, with growth across both Connected Frontline and Asset Visibility & Automation segments. GAAP net income was $135 million, or $2.72 per diluted share, roughly flat versus last year.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $4.75 from $4.02, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $347 million, a 23.2% margin. Free cash flow was $163 million, and the company repurchased $300 million of shares. For Q2, Zebra guides to sales growth of 14–17% and non-GAAP EPS of $4.20–$4.50. For full-year 2026, it expects sales growth of 10–14%, adjusted EBITDA margin around 22%, non-GAAP EPS of $18.30–$18.70, and free cash flow above $900 million.
Zebra Technologies reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 growth but sharply lower GAAP earnings due to restructuring and acquisition-related costs. Q4 net sales rose to $1,475 million, up 10.6% year over year, while GAAP net income fell to $70 million and $1.39 per diluted share. Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $4.33 and adjusted EBITDA grew to $326 million with a 22.1% margin. For 2025, revenue reached $5,396 million and non-GAAP EPS was $15.84. Zebra generated $831 million of free cash flow and spent $587 million on share repurchases, alongside $1,365 million in acquisitions. The Board approved an additional $1 billion share repurchase authorization, lifting remaining capacity to more than $1.1 billion. For 2026, Zebra forecasts sales growth of 9%–13%, around 22% adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP EPS of $17.70–$18.30, and at least $900 million in free cash flow.
Zebra Technologies Corporation filed an 8‑K reporting Amended and Restated By‑Laws dated October 30, 2025, included as Exhibit 3.1.
The company’s Class A Common Stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol ZBRA.
Zebra Technologies Corporation filed a current report stating that on October 28, 2025, it announced its results of operations and financial position for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. The company issued a press release with these third-quarter results, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The filing is presented as furnished rather than filed for certain securities law purposes.
Key event: On 3-Aug-2025 Zebra Technologies ("ZBRA") entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Elo Holdings, Inc. for ≈ $1.3 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
Funding: Zebra will use a mix of existing cash and borrowings under its credit facility.
Closing conditions: (i) expiration/termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, and (ii) other standard conditions. Either party may walk away if the deal is not closed by 3-Aug-2026 (extendable to 3-Feb-2027) or upon specified breaches or a permanent injunction.
Termination fees/representations: The agreement contains customary reps, warranties and covenants; full text filed as Exhibit 2.1.
Related disclosure: Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 on 5-Aug-2025 under Item 7.01 (Reg FD).
Investor take-aways: The transaction would expand Zebra’s presence in customer-engagement/self-service solutions, but requires material cash outlay and incremental debt. Completion timing and antitrust clearance remain key uncertainties.
Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) filed an 8-K disclosing a governance change effective 25 July 2025. The Board of Directors grew from 10 to 11 members; Ms. Mary McDowell was appointed as a Class I director and added to the Audit Committee, which expands from five to six members. Class I terms run through the 2027 annual meeting, when she will stand for shareholder election.
Ms. McDowell will receive Zebra’s standard non-employee director compensation, prorated for her partial year of service, and will enter into the company’s customary indemnification agreement. The filing notes no arrangements, understandings, or related-party transactions tied to her appointment. A press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the change is furnished, with no accompanying financial statements or earnings data.