---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-033877"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ZBRA"
cik: "0000877212"
company_name: "ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP"
filed_at: "2026-05-12T11:27:30+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-12T11:34:26.506766+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Zebra Q1 rev $1.495B (+14.3%), non-GAAP EPS $4.75; raises FY 2026 guidance

## Summary
- GAAP diluted EPS $2.72; Non-GAAP diluted EPS $4.75 vs $4.02 YoY.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin 23.2% (up 90 bps YoY) on $1.495B net sales.
- Connected Frontline segment net sales $825M; AVA segment $670M; organic growth 4.3%.
- Full year 2026 outlook raised: non-GAAP EPS $18.30-$18.70, sales growth 10-14%, FCF >$900M.
- Share repurchases of $300M in Q1; $300M also in prior quarter.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-033877
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ZBRA
- cik: 0000877212
- company_name: ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP
- filed_at: 2026-05-12T11:27:30+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/0001628280-26-033877-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/zbra-20260512.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001628280-26-033877.txt

## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP reported first quarter ended April 4, 2026 results: EPS Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75.
  - Period: first quarter ended April 4, 2026
  - EPS: Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Net sales of $1,495 million; year-over-year increase of 14.3%
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/0001628280-26-033877-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP reported first quarter ended April 4, 2026 results: EPS Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75.
  - Period: first quarter ended April 4, 2026
  - EPS: Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Net income of $135 million and net income per diluted share of $2.72
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/0001628280-26-033877-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP reported first quarter ended April 4, 2026 results: EPS Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75.
  - Period: first quarter ended April 4, 2026
  - EPS: Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased year-over-year to $4.75
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/0001628280-26-033877-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP reported full year 2026 results: EPS Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $18.30 to $18.70. Guidance raised.
  - Period: full year 2026
  - EPS: Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $18.30 to $18.70
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $18.30 to $18.70.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/0001628280-26-033877-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP reported second quarter 2026 results: revenue sales growth between 14% and 17% compared to the prior year, EPS Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $4.20 to $4.50. Guidance raised.
  - Period: second quarter 2026
  - Revenue: sales growth between 14% and 17% compared to the prior year
  - EPS: Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $4.20 to $4.50
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: The Company expects second quarter sales growth between 14% and 17% compared to the prior year
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877212/000162828026033877/0001628280-26-033877-index.htm

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