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Why Is ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES C Class A (ZBRA) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET · reviewed against 13 wire stories

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES C Class A (ZBRA) is up +26.47% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 13 stories on ZBRA across 10 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 64/100).

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ZBRA stock surged 26.47% to $368.83 on Monday, driven by a strong earnings report and upgraded guidance. Zebra Technologies reported record second-quarter results, with revenue up 20.4% and earnings per share exceeding expectations. The company raised its full-year outlook, citing robust demand for automation and AI solutions. Analysts highlighted the stock’s potential as a key player in the automation sector, with KeyBanc raising its price target following the results.

What Happened

Zebra Technologies held its Q2 2026 earnings call on August 4, 2026, where it announced results that beat expectations. Revenue grew 20.4% year-over-year, and the company raised its full-year guidance by 13%. Earnings per share exceeded internal projections by nearly $2, signaling strong operational performance. The firm attributed the results to increased demand for its automation and AI-driven solutions. Zebra also provided an updated Q3 outlook, forecasting adjusted EPS of $4.70 to $4.90 and revenue of $1.544 billion to $1.584 billion. Analysts from KeyBanc and Seeking Alpha upgraded the stock to Strong Buy, citing the company’s pricing power and long-term growth potential.

What The Data Shows

ZBRA’s stock closed at $368.83, a 26.47% increase for the session, surpassing its 52-week high of $350.63. The move was supported by elevated volume and a market cap of $14.0 billion. The stock’s P/E ratio stands at 35.3, with trailing twelve-month revenue growth at 9.2%. ZBRA’s beta of 1.60 indicates higher volatility than the market. Recent insider transactions include two sales totaling $876,000 by executives, while congressional trades show limited activity. The stock’s upward momentum appears to be driven by strong fundamentals and positive analyst sentiment.

What To Watch

ZBRA’s next key event is the Q3 earnings report, with results expected in October 2026. Investors should monitor the breadth of analyst coverage and any further guidance updates as the company navigates supply chain constraints.

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ZBRA by the numbers

Last: $368.83Session: +26.47%Coverage: 13 stories / 10 sourcesAI sentiment: 64/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $14.0BP/E: 35.352w: $199.05 to $350.63
ZBRA · Aug 5 session (5-min) · +0.09% vs prior close · updated 8:57 PM ET
$364$370$377prev close $368.83$369.168:15 AM11:07 AM2:00 PM4:52 PM7:45 PM8:15 AM · $365.039:30 AM · $368.009:35 AM · $366.889:40 AM · $372.049:45 AM · $372.639:50 AM · $369.969:55 AM · $368.9610:00 AM · $370.8110:05 AM · $373.8710:10 AM · $373.6010:15 AM · $371.1510:20 AM · $371.9210:25 AM · $370.8110:30 AM · $368.3810:35 AM · $369.1210:40 AM · $369.6410:45 AM · $368.0010:50 AM · $369.2710:55 AM · $369.5011:00 AM · $368.3311:05 AM · $367.5611:10 AM · $365.5511:15 AM · $365.4011:20 AM · $365.5111:25 AM · $364.7911:30 AM · $365.4011:35 AM · $365.2811:40 AM · $365.2811:45 AM · $364.5311:50 AM · $366.2011:55 AM · $365.5412:00 PM · $366.1012:05 PM · $367.1512:10 PM · $368.4712:15 PM · $368.0612:20 PM · $370.3112:25 PM · $371.5012:30 PM · $371.4812:35 PM · $371.0512:40 PM · $371.3412:45 PM · $371.7512:50 PM · $372.2612:55 PM · $371.491:00 PM · $371.081:05 PM · $371.511:10 PM · $371.261:15 PM · $371.661:20 PM · $371.651:25 PM · $372.991:30 PM · $373.141:35 PM · $372.961:40 PM · $373.761:45 PM · $374.061:50 PM · $374.301:55 PM · $375.112:00 PM · $375.912:05 PM · $376.472:10 PM · $375.472:15 PM · $375.692:20 PM · $375.522:25 PM · $376.102:30 PM · $374.532:35 PM · $374.392:40 PM · $373.562:45 PM · $373.812:50 PM · $373.932:55 PM · $374.073:00 PM · $372.783:05 PM · $371.663:10 PM · $372.313:15 PM · $372.443:20 PM · $373.173:25 PM · $374.213:30 PM · $373.063:35 PM · $373.993:40 PM · $370.003:45 PM · $372.373:50 PM · $370.923:55 PM · $368.974:00 PM · $368.994:05 PM · $368.996:10 PM · $369.147:45 PM · $369.16
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 13 stories · 64/100 bullish
AI sentiment 64/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishBarron's · sentiment 65 · Rockwell and Zebra Earnings Are Both Strong but Only One Automation Stock Is SurgingBarron's · 65Rockwell and Zebra Earnings Are Both Strong but Only One Automation Stock Is SurgingInvestorsHub · sentiment 76 · Zebra Technologies Reports Record Second-Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year OutlookInvestorsHub · 76Zebra Technologies Reports Record Second-Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year OutlookThe Motley Fool · sentiment 76 · Zebra Technologies Stock Jumped 20% Today on the Best Problem in TechThe Motley Fool · 76Zebra Technologies Stock Jumped 20% Today on the Best Problem in TechSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Zebra Technologies Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · 50Zebra Technologies Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · sentiment 73 · Zebra Changed Its Stripes: The $460 Stampede Is Just BeginningSeeking Alpha · 73Zebra Changed Its Stripes: The $460 Stampede Is Just BeginningInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 63 · KeyBanc raises Zebra Technologies stock price target on earnings beatInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 63KeyBanc raises Zebra Technologies stock price target on earnings beatTipRanks · sentiment 67 · Zebra Technologies Earnings Call Signals Robust UpswingTipRanks · 67Zebra Technologies Earnings Call Signals Robust Upswing
5d agoTipRanksBULLISH 67Earnings

Zebra Technologies Earnings Call Signals Robust Upswing

Zebra Technologies (($ZBRA)) has held its Q2 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Zebra Technologies delivered a notably upbeat earnings call...

5d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 63Analyst

KeyBanc raises Zebra Technologies stock price target on earnings beat

KeyBanc raises Zebra Technologies stock price target on earnings beat

5d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 73Analyst

Zebra Changed Its Stripes: The $460 Stampede Is Just Beginning

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) upgraded to Strong Buy after a strong Q2 beat and raised guidance—learn the catalysts, pricing power, and key risks.

5d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Zebra Technologies Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-08-04. The following slide deck was published by Zebra Technologies Corporation in conjunction with their 2026 Q2 earnings call.

6d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 4, 2026 8:30 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsMichael Steele - Vice President of Investor...

6d agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 76Earnings

Zebra Technologies Stock Jumped 20% Today on the Best Problem in Tech

Zebra beat its own earnings guidance by nearly $2 per share and raised the full-year outlook by 13%. A memory chip shortage is the key constraint capping the financial upside in 2026.

6d agoInvestorsHubBULLISH 76Earnings

Zebra Technologies Reports Record Second-Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year Outlook

Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) reported record Q2 2026 results, with revenue up 20.4%, higher margins, increased EPS, and a raised full-year outlook supported by strong demand for automation and AI solutions.

6d agoBarron'sBULLISH 65Earnings

Rockwell and Zebra Earnings Are Both Strong but Only One Automation Stock Is Surging

Automation technology providers Rockwell and Zebra both reported beat-and-raise quarters.

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