Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Zebra Technologies Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Zebra Technologies Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $17.46B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 8 General Industrial Machinery & Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 15.7% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one. Its Gross Margin of 49.6% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For ZBRA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 41.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 19.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How ZBRA ranks among 5184 stocks
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Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the General Industrial Machinery & Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $17.46B | 2/8 |
| P/E Ratio | 33.73x | 3/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.08x | 1/7 |
| EPS | $10.94 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $72.61 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $123.59 | – |
| FCF/Share | $19.11 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.7% | 1/8 |
| ROA | 6.2% | 3/7 |
| ROIC | 18.5% | 2/6 |
| Gross Margin | 49.6% | 1/8 |
| Operating Margin | 14.7% | 4/8 |
| Net Margin | 9.2% | 4/8 |
| EBT Margin | 12.1% | 4/8 |
| Tax Rate | 24.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52x | 7/7 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.33x | 7/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.51x | 1/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.51x | 1/7 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.1x | 3/7 |
| Working Capital | -$1.94B | 7/7 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $979M | 2/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $904M | 2/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$75M | 6/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 5.8% | 4/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 6.0% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 15.5% | 1/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.3% | 6/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.68x | 4/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.9x | 3/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.0x | 3/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 16.9x | 2/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 62 days | 5/7 |
| Days Inventory | 91 days | 5/7 |
| Payables Period | 91 days | 2/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 61 days | 4/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $5.85B | 3/8 |
| Operating Income | $858M | 2/8 |
| Net Income | $539M | 2/8 |
| R&D Expense | $622M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $1.54B | 1/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.95B | 3/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | ZBRA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 47M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -1.6% | 5/7 |
| EPS Growth | 3.3% | 5/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.06B | 23.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $157M | 1.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $990M | 11.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $733M | 8.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $5.20B | 60.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $3.26B | 37.7% of assets |
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Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Zebra Technologies Corp (General Industrial Machinery & Equipment): 8 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ZBRA Zebra Technologies Corp | ▼ | $17.46B |
| IR Ingersoll Rand Inc. | ▼ | $30.18B |
| ZWS Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp | ▼ | $7.88B |
| GTES Gates Industrial Corp Ltd. | ▼ | $6.54B |
| EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | ▲ | $3.03B |
| GHM Graham Corp | ▶ | $804M |
| TWIN Twin Disc Inc | ▶ | $356M |
| GTEC Greenland Technologies Holding Corp. | ▲ | $18M |
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Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Zebra Technologies Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Zebra Technologies Corp stock predictions?
For ZBRA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 41.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 19.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Zebra Technologies Corp forecasts updated?
Zebra Technologies Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Zebra Technologies Corp's industry peers?
8 issuers in our coverage, ZBRA included, share the SEC industry code General Industrial Machinery & Equipment. The largest are: Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR), Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp (ZWS), Gates Industrial Corp Ltd. (GTES), Enerflex Ltd. (EFXT), Graham Corp (GHM), Twin Disc Inc (TWIN).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.