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Apr 03, 2021

Zebra Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Achieved record quarterly sales and earnings, exceeding expectations despite industry supply chain challenges.

Key Takeaways

Zebra Technologies reported a strong first quarter with net sales of $1,347 million, a 28% year-over-year increase. Net income increased by 156.2% to $228 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased by 79.4% to $4.79. The company is raising its full-year 2021 outlook for both sales and profitability.

Net sales increased by 28.0% year-over-year to $1,347 million.

Net income rose by 156.2% year-over-year to $228 million.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased by 79.4% year-over-year to $4.79.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 69.7% year-over-year to $341 million.

Total Revenue
$1.35B
Previous year: $1.05B
+28.0%
EPS
$4.79
Previous year: $2.67
+79.4%
Gross Margin
48.6%
Previous year: 45%
+8.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$341M
Previous year: $201M
+69.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
25.3%
Previous year: 19.1%
+32.5%
Gross Profit
$655M
Previous year: $473M
+38.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$177M
Previous year: $24M
+637.5%
Free Cash Flow
$214M
Previous year: $95M
+125.3%
Total Assets
$5.41B
Previous year: $4.54B
+19.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects second-quarter 2021 adjusted net sales to increase 38% to 42% from the second quarter of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2021 is expected to be in the range of 21% to 22%. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.00 to $4.20.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted net sales to increase 38% to 42% from the second quarter of 2020
  • Includes an approximately 450-500 basis point additive impact from the Reflexis acquisition and foreign currency translation
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2021 is expected to be in the range of 21% to 22%
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.00 to $4.20
  • Assumes an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 18%

Challenges Ahead

  • Expectation reflects industry supply chain challenges
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin includes approximately $18 million of premium freight expense
  • Company does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis
  • Inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various items that have not yet occurred
  • Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures

Revenue & Expenses

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