Zebra Technologies guidance lifts earnings story, NASDAQ shares track analyst consensus
23.06.2026 - 19:44:39 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 19:39.
Zebra Technologies (US9892071054) reported a stronger-than-expected first quarter and tightened its earnings guidance for 2026, with the stock trading on NASDAQ in the communication equipment segment. The company now projects full-year EPS between 18.300 and 18.700 dollars and second-quarter EPS between 4.200 and 4.500 dollars, according to recent analyst coverage.
What the latest results show
Analyst summaries of Zebra Technologies' first-quarter numbers highlight earnings per share of 4.75 dollars, ahead of the 4.21 dollars consensus estimate compiled by MarketBeat. Revenue for the quarter reached about 1.50 billion dollars, representing year-on-year growth of roughly 14.3 percent and underscoring a solid demand backdrop for the company's enterprise hardware and software offerings.
The beat on both revenue and earnings has fed into updated forecasts for the rest of the year, with research houses citing Zebra’s guidance as a key anchor for their models. The firm’s FY 2026 EPS range of 18.300 to 18.700 dollars and Q2 2026 EPS range of 4.200 to 4.500 dollars frame expectations for continued double-digit earnings power if operational trends remain intact.
Analyst consensus and valuation picture
According to MarketBeat, analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus on Zebra Technologies shares, with an average price target around 319.09 dollars, implying upside from recent trading levels. The company’s market capitalization stands near 11.70 billion dollars, with a price-earnings ratio of about 29.71 and a beta of 1.63, placing the stock in the growth-tilted, higher-volatility part of the S&P 500 industrial technology space.
Recent commentary on GuruFocus notes that Zebra shares closed at approximately 245.75 dollars on June 22, 2026, about 26.4 percent below a calculated GF Value of 333.74 dollars, suggesting an undervaluation on that specific metric. The same analysis assigns Zebra a GF Score of 80 out of 100, pointing to strong overall fundamentals while also highlighting that insiders have sold roughly 0.9 million dollars worth of shares over the last three months, with no corresponding insider buying reported.
All news and data on the Zebra Technologies shares
Price data, earnings releases and further analysis on Zebra Technologies are available in the dedicated topic section and via the company’s investor relations page.
The business behind the numbers
Zebra Technologies positions itself as a provider of data capture, mobile computing and printing solutions that help enterprises digitize operations across manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare. Its portfolio spans barcode scanners, rugged handheld computers, printers and increasingly software-driven offerings that support real-time visibility in warehouses, production plants and frontline work environments.
Recent product announcements underscore this shift toward integrated solutions, with Zebra unveiling a machine vision ecosystem at Automate 2026 to streamline manufacturing workflows, and promoting its DNA software platforms and AI-powered tools designed to empower frontline workers. Research firms such as Nucleus Research have also named Zebra’s Workcloud task and workforce management solutions as enterprise leaders, highlighting the company’s progress in cloud-based orchestration of complex operational tasks.
Where the stock trades today
Zebra Technologies shares (US9892071054) trade on NASDAQ under the ticker ZBRA, with recent prices around 245.75 dollars as of June 22, 2026 and intraday prints near 245.69 dollars in MarketBeat’s latest snapshot. The stock’s 50-day moving average stands at about 236.88 dollars, while the 200-day moving average sits close to 237.97 dollars, indicating that current trading levels are modestly above medium- and longer-term trend lines.
Zebra Technologies at a glance
- Company: Zebra Technologies Corporation
- ISIN: US9892071054
- WKN: 882578
- Ticker: ZBRA
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-22, 10:30): 245.75 USD
- Market cap: 11.70 billion USD (as of 2026-06-22)
- Sector / industry: Communication Equipment / Industrial Technology
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities. All data are based on sources cited in the text and may be subject to revision.
