10-K annual report · filed Feb 12, 2026

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 12, 2026. It reported revenue of $5.4B (+8.3% year over year) and net income of $419M.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk from compliance with EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU) 2024/1689 imposing costly AI system obligations

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$5.4B
+8.3% YoY
Net income
$419M
−20.6% YoY
Operating margin
13.0%
−1.9 pp YoY
Gross margin
48.1%
−0.4 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$8.18
−19.6% YoY
ROE
11.7%
−3.0 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$917M
−9.5% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Zebra Technologies FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business: Technologies for barcode printing, mobile computing, data capture, and related software/services
  • New segment structure effective Q4 2025, integrating Elo Holdings, Inc. acquisition expanding self-service and consumer-facing automation solutions
  • Strategic expansion into self-service and consumer-facing workflows via $1.303 billion acquisition of Elo Holdings, diversifying product portfolio
  • Net sales grew to $5.396 billion in 2025 from $4.981 billion in 2024; tangible products $4.418 billion, services/software $978 million
  • Deferred revenue increased to $842 million in 2025 vs $757 million in 2024 indicating growing contract-based recurring revenue streams

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Segment realignment: former EVM and AIT changed to Connected Frontline (CF) and Asset Visibility and Automation (AVA)
  • CF and AVA segment operating income excludes share-based compensation expense starting Q4 2025

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from compliance with EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU) 2024/1689 imposing costly AI system obligations
  • Geopolitical exposure to Russia-Ukraine war, suspension of operations in Russia; $1.3B Elo acquisition representing ~9% of market cap
  • Operational risk from supply chain dependence on non-U.S. contract manufacturers, many with Chinese operations
  • Competitive threat from faster tech innovation and established local competitors in new markets impacting market share
  • Financial risk from $1.3B goodwill and intangible assets on Elo acquisition subject to impairment if expected synergies fail

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