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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Zebra Technologies (ZBRA)

Zebra Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year Outlook

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings

Zebra Technologies reported net sales of $1,614 million and net income of $164 million for the third quarter ended October 3, 2026, driven by strong customer demand for automation and productivity solutions. The company also raised its full-year outlook, reflecting confidence in ongoing demand and disciplined capital allocation including share repurchases.

Key points

  • Net sales increased 22.3% year-over-year to $1,614 million for the third quarter ended October 3, 2026.
  • Net income rose to $164 million, with diluted earnings per share of $3.43.
  • The company executed $75 million in share repurchases during the quarter and $643 million during the first nine months of 2026.
  • Full-year free cash flow is expected to be at least $1 billion.

The filing

CompanyZebra Technologies (ZBRA)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 3, 2026, 9:24 AM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-069148

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 4, 2026, 9:15 AM ET, from this filing only.

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