What is Zebra Technologies's CF — operating income?

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) reported CF — operating income of $169M in Q1 2026.

How has Zebra Technologies's CF — operating income changed year-over-year?

Zebra Technologies's CF — operating income increased by 20.7% year-over-year, from $140M to $169M.

What does CF — operating income mean?

Calculated as the segment's net sales minus its cost of sales and operating expenses. This metric measures the core profitability of the Connected Frontline segment before interest, taxes, and corporate-level allocations. It provides a clear view of the segment's ability to generate profit from its specific business activities.

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) CF — Operating Income

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$1.5B+14.3%

Gross profit$742.0M+15.0%

Operating income$215.0M+10.3%

Net income$135.0M-0.7%

EPS (diluted)$2.72+3.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$114.0M-87.0%

Total debt$2.8B+20.7%

Total equity$3.5B-4.3%

Total assets$8.3B+5.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$176.0M-1.1%

CapEx$13.0M-35.0%

Free cash flow$163.0M+3.2%

Valuation

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Market cap$17.57B+11.4%

Enterprise value$20.3B+17.6%

P/E42×+13.2×

P/S3.2×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin48.2%-0.6pp

Operating margin12.9%-2.3pp

Net margin7.5%-3.2pp

FCF margin15%-4.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.8%-4.4pp

Debt / equity0.8×+0.2×

Current ratio1×-0.5×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Zebra Technologies in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss.

The source filing: Zebra Technologies’s 10-Q, filed May 12, 2026.

Filed: May 12, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter: Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter: Q1 2026
Accession: 0001628280-26-034109

Line item	Three Months Ended / April 4,2026	Three Months Ended / March 29,2025
Corporate (3)	102	76
Total Operating expenses	$527	$450
Operating income:
CF (2)	$169	$140
AVA (2)	159	135
Total segment operating income	$328	$275
Corporate (3)	(113)	(80)
Total Operating income	$215	$195

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

FAQ

What is Zebra Technologies's CF — operating income?: Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) reported CF — operating income of $169M in Q1 2026.
How has Zebra Technologies's CF — operating income changed year-over-year?: Zebra Technologies's CF — operating income increased by 20.7% year-over-year, from $140M to $169M.
What does CF — operating income mean?: Calculated as the segment's net sales minus its cost of sales and operating expenses. This metric measures the core profitability of the Connected Frontline segment before interest, taxes, and corporate-level allocations. It provides a clear view of the segment's ability to generate profit from its specific business activities.