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ZBRA Stock Forecast: Zebra Technologies Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 20 Oct 2026
$384
+2.21% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Zebra Technologies Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $420 — +9.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 20 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$17.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
79/ 100
Median analyst target
$420
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$1.6B+20.4% y/y
Operating income$331.0M
Net income$233.0M
Free cash flow$198.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.6%
1M
+10.8%
YTD
+58.2%
1Y
+27.4%
From 52W high
−1.0%
From 52W low
+92.7%
$199
$388
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ZBRA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Zebra Technologies Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 20 Oct 2026
79/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
99
Quality
87
Value
74
Momentum
68
Issuance
57
Growth
53
Accruals
52
Volatility
36
Size
10

Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (36): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

ZBRA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ZBRA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$200$250$300$350$400$450Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ZBRAHigh $460Median $420Low $350

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
10 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $350Median $420High $460

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$410 → $416
12 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$396 → $400
5 Oct 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$355 → $378
15 Sept 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$410 → $435
15 Sept 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$346 → $410
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2026BNP ParibasReiteratesOutperform$370 → $455
5 Aug 2026BNP ParibasReiteratesOutperform—
5 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
5 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$306 → $396
5 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$305 → $430
5 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$345 → $410
5 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$400 → $450
5 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
5 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$296 → $355
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$284 → $306

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

ZBRA vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 20 Oct 2026, Zebra Technologies Corp. returned +27.4% against +15.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ZBRA vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ZBRAS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ZBRA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+13.5%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Zebra Technologies Corp. (ZBRA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
35.0×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
5.3×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.4×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
20.4%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
108.0%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Gross margin
53.0%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.3%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
9.2%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.3%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.3%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Zebra Technologies Corp. (ZBRA) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Zebra Technologies Corp. has a market value of $17.9B and an enterprise value of $20.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.8B. The latest quarter grew 20.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $539.0M, a 9.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.93.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $904.0M.

  • Zebra Technologies Corp. spent $905.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 47.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 35.0×; forward P/E: 17.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Zebra Technologies Corp. employs 10,700 people — $546K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 20 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ZBRA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCommunication Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ZBRAZebra Technologies Corp.$17.9B79
ASTSAST SpaceMobile, Inc.$15.7B6
UIUbiquiti, Inc.$36.6B61
VIAVViavi Solutions, Inc.$8.5B63
VSATViaSat, Inc.$8.2B60
CIENCiena Corp.$48.2B62
AAOIApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.$6.5B14

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News

Latest ZBRA news & analysis

Should You Buy Zebra Technologies Stock After a 71% Rally in 6 Months?

Zacks Investment Research · 12 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that Zebra Technologies shares have rallied 71% in six months, citing broad demand, acquisitions, strong cash flow and bullish momentum as factors supporting further growth.

Why it matters — The reported rally and cited business factors are relevant to investors following ZBRA’s recent performance and growth outlook.

Zebra Technologies to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on Nov. 3

Business Wire · 6 Oct 2026neutral

Zebra Technologies will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results on the morning of Nov. 3, 2026. The company will host a conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET), with a live webcast available through its website’s events section.

Why it matters — ZBRA watchers can note the date and time of the results release and conference call.

Zebra Technologies Named to Inaugural Business Insider America's Most Innovative Businesses List

Business Wire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Zebra Technologies announced it has been named to Business Insider's inaugural America's Most Innovative Businesses list, which recognizes publicly traded U.S. companies demonstrating exceptional innovation and operational impact. Zebra's innovative offerings are trusted by organizations globally across various sectors.

Why it matters — The recognition highlights Zebra's standing as an innovator in its industry, potentially reinforcing its reputation with customers and investors.

Zebra CTO Tom Bianculli to Keynote 6th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium on Powering Healthcare Transformation

Business Wire · 23 Sept 2026positive

Zebra Technologies announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Tom Bianculli, will deliver a keynote address at the 6th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium at Seton Hall University, focusing on the importance of intelligent, connected healthcare ecosystems.

Why it matters — The keynote showcases Zebra's leadership and visibility in healthcare technology on a prestigious global stage, highlighting the company's role in digitizing and automating healthcare workflows.

Zebra Technologies Introduces KC401 Kiosk to Drive Smarter Self-Service Across Industries

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Zebra Technologies announced the launch of its KC401 kiosk, a self-service device with a 10-inch display designed to handle routine inquiries across industries. The kiosk aims to reduce queue times, eliminate workflow bottlenecks, and free up staff for higher-value customer and patient interactions.

Why it matters — The product launch expands Zebra's self-service portfolio, tapping into the growing demand for automated customer and patient interaction solutions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ZBRA stock

What is the ZBRA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Zebra Technologies Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $420, with estimates ranging from $350 to $460. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ZBRA stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Zebra Technologies Corp., 10 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Zebra Technologies Corp. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 20 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ZBRA?

As at 20 Oct 2026, Zebra Technologies Corp. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).

Will ZBRA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +9.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Zebra Technologies Corp. 79 out of 100 as at 20 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ZBRA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Zebra Technologies Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ZBRA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $350 to $460 over the next 12 months.

How has ZBRA stock performed over the past year?

Zebra Technologies Corp. returned +27.4% over the 12 months to 20 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Zebra Technologies Corp. do?

Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock is the equity security of Zebra Technologies, a company that provides automatic identification and data capture solutions for enterprises worldwide.

What is the latest news on ZBRA?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Oct 2026): "Should You Buy Zebra Technologies Stock After a 71% Rally in 6 Months?". Zacks Investment Research reports that Zebra Technologies shares have rallied 71% in six months, citing broad demand, acquisitions, strong cash flow and bullish momentum as factors supporting further growth.

Company

About Zebra Technologies Corp.

Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock is the equity security of Zebra Technologies, a company that provides automatic identification and data capture solutions for enterprises worldwide. Zebra Technologies designs and supplies barcode printers and scanners, mobile computers, RFID readers, machine vision systems, specialty printing devices, and software used to improve tracking, visibility, and workflow efficiency. Its products and services support operations in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and the public sector. The company also offers workflow optimization, asset visibility, and frontline productivity tools that help organizations connect people, assets, and data across complex operational environments. Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in a business focused on industrial and enterprise technologies that are widely used in point-of-sale, warehouse, field operations, and other mission-critical settings.

CEO Mr. William J. Burns · 10,700 employees · United States · https://www.zebra.com