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Apr 02, 2022

Zebra Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Zebra Technologies' first quarter results announced, demonstrating solid performance in a challenging macro environment.

Key Takeaways

Zebra Technologies reported a 6.3% year-over-year increase in net sales, reaching $1,432 million. Net income decreased by 10.1% to $205 million, with diluted EPS decreasing by 9.2% to $3.83. The company reiterated its full-year 2022 sales outlook but lowered its adjusted EBITDA margin guidance due to increased supply chain costs.

Net sales increased by 6.3% year-over-year to $1,432 million.

Net income decreased by 10.1% year-over-year to $205 million.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS decreased by 16.3% year-over-year to $4.01.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 16.4% year-over-year to $285 million.

Total Revenue
$1.43B
Previous year: $1.35B
+6.3%
EPS
$4.01
Previous year: $4.79
-16.3%
Gross Margin
44.5%
Previous year: 48.6%
-8.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$285M
Previous year: $341M
-16.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
19.9%
Previous year: 25.3%
-21.3%
Gross Profit
$637M
Previous year: $655M
-2.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$141M
Previous year: $177M
-20.3%
Free Cash Flow
$40M
Previous year: $214M
-81.3%
Total Assets
$6.13B
Previous year: $5.41B
+13.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects second quarter 2022 adjusted net sales to increase 3% to 7% compared to the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2022 is expected to be approximately 20% to 21%. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.05 to $4.35.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects second quarter 2022 adjusted net sales to increase 3% to 7% compared to the second quarter of 2021
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2022 is expected to be approximately 20% to 21%.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.05 to $4.35.
  • The Company continues to expect adjusted net sales to increase 3% to 7% from 2021
  • Free cash flow is now expected to be at least $800 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Assumes a net neutral impact from acquisitions and foreign currency translation.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin includes approximately $60 million of premium supply chain costs.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected to be approximately 22% to 23%.
  • Assumes approximately $200 million impact from premium supply chain costs.
  • The outlook amounts provided above do not include any projected results from the acquisition of Matrox Imaging.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income