Strong Revenue Recovery and Top-Line Growth
Zebra Technologies grew revenue 14.3% year-over-year to $1.495B in Q2 2026, up from $1.308B in Q2 2025, reflecting a meaningful recovery in demand for its enterprise mobile computing, data capture, and printing solutions after a prior-year inventory correction cycle.
Gross Margin Stability Amid Cost Pressures
Gross profit rose 15.0% to $742M, with gross margin improving modestly to 49.6% from 49.3% in the prior year, suggesting Zebra maintained pricing discipline and managed cost of revenue (up 13.6% to $753M) effectively relative to revenue growth.
Operating Income Growth Outpaced by Rising Expenses
Operating income grew 10.3% to $215M, but operating margin contracted slightly to 14.4% from 14.9%, as R&D spending increased 9.3% to $165M, reflecting continued investment in next-generation enterprise technology platforms.