Zebra Technologies Q2 sales edge up 0.2%, profit falls; full-year outlook raised
Zebra Technologies reported second-quarter 2024 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 0.2% from a year earlier, while GAAP net income fell 21.5% to $113 million. The company raised its full-year 2024 outlook, now expecting net sales growth of 4% to 7% and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $12.30 to $12.90.
Key points
- Q2 2024 net sales of $1,217 million vs. $1,214 million a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS of $2.17 vs. $2.78
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.18 vs. $3.29; adjusted EBITDA of $250 million vs. $257 million
- Full-year 2024 guidance raised: net sales growth of 4% to 7%, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $12.30 to $12.90, free cash flow of at least $700 million
- Third-quarter guidance: net sales expected to rise 25% to 28%; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.00 to $3.30
The filing
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