Caprock Group LLC Invests $1.39 Million in Zebra Technologies Corporation $ZBRA

Caprock Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:ZBRA) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 4,378 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,388,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ZBRA. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Zebra Technologies by 81.7% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 109 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Zebra Technologies during the second quarter worth $39,000. Eastern Bank grew its holdings in Zebra Technologies by 132.0% in the third quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 174 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Zebra Technologies in the third quarter valued at $59,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Zebra Technologies by 3,900.0% during the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 200 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 195 shares during the last quarter. 91.03% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on ZBRA. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Zebra Technologies from $311.00 to $315.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. Morgan Stanley set a $323.00 price objective on Zebra Technologies in a research report on Thursday. Zacks Research upgraded Zebra Technologies from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Zebra Technologies in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $345.00 price objective on shares of Zebra Technologies in a research note on Friday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $339.25.

Insider Transactions at Zebra Technologies

In other news, Director Satish Dhanasekaran bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 18th. The stock was bought at an average price of $233.12 per share, for a total transaction of $233,120.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,356 shares in the company, valued at $782,350.72. The trade was a 42.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 0.84% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Zebra Technologies Stock Performance

Zebra Technologies stock opened at $264.62 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.41 billion, a PE ratio of 32.39 and a beta of 1.69. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $251.71 and its 200 day moving average price is $278.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 0.97. Zebra Technologies Corporation has a one year low of $205.73 and a one year high of $352.66.

Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $4.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.34 by ($0.01). Zebra Technologies had a return on equity of 18.09% and a net margin of 7.76%.The firm had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.47 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.00 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. Zebra Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 4.050-4.350 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.700-18.300 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Zebra Technologies Corporation will post 13.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Zebra Technologies News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Zebra Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY2026 and Q1 guidance well above consensus (sales and EPS) — this upgrade is the main catalyst for the recent rally. Reuters: Upbeat 2026 forecast
• Positive Sentiment: The board authorized an additional $1 billion share‑repurchase, increasing capital return and supporting EPS. BusinessWire: $1B buyback
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported revenue growth and highlighted strategic tailwinds — AI, RFID, machine vision and services that shift mix toward software/analytics (a longer‑term margin/recurring revenue story). Seeking Alpha: AI pivot
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results: revenue beat estimates ($1.48B) but EPS missed by $0.01 — revenue up ~10.6% YoY; management provided slide deck and call for more detail. BusinessWire: Q4 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reaction is mixed but includes bullish notes and higher price targets (e.g., Needham reaffirmed Buy with $345 PT), providing some aftermarket support. Benzinga: Needham reaffirmation
• Negative Sentiment: Management flagged a ~2‑point gross‑margin headwind from rising memory/chip costs in 2026; offset plans (price increases, productivity, robotics exit) are in place but execution risk remains. Yahoo: Memory costs and outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Despite guidance upside, the quarter showed higher expenses and a slight EPS miss and cash softness noted by some outlets — these mixed fundamentals help explain intraday volatility and profit‑taking. Zacks: EPS miss and expense note
• Negative Sentiment: Shares swung sharply after the beat/guidance — Furious short‑covering and momentum buying earlier this week created a high‑volatility setup that often leads to near‑term pullbacks. Fool: Volatility after big move

Zebra Technologies Company Profile

Zebra Technologies Corporation is a global technology company specializing in marking, tracking and computer printing solutions. The company produces a wide range of hardware and software products designed to enable real-time visibility of assets, inventory and personnel across diverse industries. Its offerings help businesses automate data capture and streamline operations in environments such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and logistics.

The company’s product portfolio includes barcode and RFID printers, mobile computing devices, barcode scanners, RFID readers and related supplies such as labels and tags.