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Apr 01, 2023

Zebra Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Announced first-quarter 2023 results, demonstrating resilience in a challenging environment.

Key Takeaways

Zebra Technologies reported Q1 2023 results with net sales of $1,405 million, a 1.9% year-over-year decrease. Net income was $150 million, with diluted EPS at $2.90. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 5.6% year-over-year to $301 million.

Net sales reached $1,405 million, a 1.9% decrease year-over-year.

Net income was reported at $150 million, with a diluted EPS of $2.90.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS decreased 1.7% year-over-year to $3.94.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.6% year-over-year to $301 million.

Total Revenue
$1.41B
Previous year: $1.43B
-1.9%
EPS
$3.94
Previous year: $4.01
-1.7%
Gross Margin
47.5%
Previous year: 44.5%
+6.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$301M
Previous year: $285M
+5.6%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
21.4%
Previous year: 19.9%
+7.5%
Gross Profit
$667M
Previous year: $637M
+4.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$85M
Previous year: $141M
-39.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$92M
Previous year: $40M
-330.0%
Total Assets
$7.47B
Previous year: $6.13B
+21.9%

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Forward Guidance

The Company expects second quarter 2023 net sales to decrease between 9% and 11% compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2023 is expected to be approximately 20%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $3.20 to $3.40.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects second quarter 2023 net sales to decrease between 9% and 11% compared to the prior year.
  • Includes an approximately 2 percentage point negative impact from foreign currency translation and an approximately 1 percentage point additive impact from acquisitions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2023 is expected to be approximately 20%.
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $3.20 to $3.40.
  • Assumes an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 19% reflecting the United Kingdom's corporate tax rate increase.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expects net sales to decrease between 2% and 6% compared to 2022.
  • Includes an approximately 1 point negative impact from foreign currency translation and a 50 basis point additive impact from acquisitions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be approximately 22%, which includes approximately $40 million of premium supply chain expense.
  • Free cash flow is expected to be between $450-$550 million reflecting lower profitability and elevated inventory, higher cash taxes
  • Inclusive of the anticipated $180 million of previously announced settlement payments.

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Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income