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ZBRA · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed February 12, 2026

Zebra Technologies Corp — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
February 12, 2026
Period
Feb 12, 2026
Ticker
ZBRA
Accession
0000877212-26-000003
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Board approves a $1.0B increase to share repurchase authorization; results for Q4 and full year 2025 released.

About Zebra Technologies Corp
Market cap
$12.1B
1Y TSR
−17.9%
3Y TSR
−4.3%
Board grade
C
Sector
Technology
CEO
William Burns
Last annual meeting: May 19, 2026 · View full Zebra Technologies Corp profile →
zbra-20260212

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2026
 
 
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware000-1940636-2675536
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3 Overlook Point, Lincolnshire, Illinois
60069
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 847-634-6700
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareZBRAThe NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  



Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.
    
    The information contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

    On February 12, 2026, we announced our results of operations and financial position as of and for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01.Other Events

On February 12, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors had approved a $1.0 billion increase to the Company’s existing share repurchase authorization. The share repurchase authorization does not have a stated expiration date. The level of the Company’s repurchases depends on a number of factors, including its financial condition, capital requirements, cash flows, results of operations, future business prospects and other factors its management may deem relevant. The timing, volume and nature of repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors and may be amended, suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases may be effected from time to time through open market purchases, including pursuant to a pre-set trading plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibits
99.1Registrant’s Press Release dated February 12, 2026
99.2Registrant’s Press Release dated February 12, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Date:February 12, 2026 By: /s/ Cristen Kogl
   Cristen Kogl
   
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary



EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibits
99.1
99.2
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When did Zebra Technologies Corp file this 8-K?
Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on February 12, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000877212-26-000003.
What does an 8-K disclose?
Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
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Board approves a $1.0B increase to share repurchase authorization; results for Q4 and full year 2025 released. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
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