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Dec 31, 2020

Zebra Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Zebra Technologies' Q4 2020 earnings were announced, demonstrating significant growth and exceeding expectations.

Key Takeaways

Zebra Technologies reported a strong fourth quarter with record sales, EBITDA, earnings per share, and free cash flow. Net sales increased by 9.7% year-over-year to $1,308 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 20.8% to $308 million.

Net sales increased by 9.7% year-over-year, reaching $1,308 million.

Net income saw a year-over-year increase of 17.8%, amounting to $199 million.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS increased by 25.3% year-over-year, reaching $4.46.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 20.8% year-over-year, reaching $308 million.

Total Revenue
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.19B
+9.7%
EPS
$4.46
Previous year: $3.56
+25.3%
Gross Margin
47.2%
Previous year: 45.6%
+3.5%
Adjusted EBITDA
$308M
Previous year: $255M
+20.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
23.5%
Previous year: 21.4%
+9.8%
Gross Profit
$618M
Previous year: $544M
+13.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$168M
Previous year: $30M
+460.0%
Free Cash Flow
$895M
Previous year: $624M
+43.4%
Total Assets
$5.38B
Previous year: $4.71B
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects adjusted net sales to increase 25% to 29% compared to the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be slightly higher than 23%. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.30 to $4.50.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted net sales are expected to increase 25% to 29% compared to Q1 2020.
  • The guidance includes an approximately 300 to 350 basis point additive impact from the Reflexis acquisition and foreign currency translation.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be slightly higher than 23%.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $4.30 to $4.50.
  • Assumes an adjusted effective tax rate between 17% and 18%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expects $10 million of premium freight expense.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income