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Zebra Technologies’ Elo Touch Deal: Can Acquisition Synergies Unlock New Growth?

Zebra Technologies Corporation reported first quarter results reflecting a continuation of momentum across its portfolio, supported by growth in both its Connected Frontline and Asset Visibility & Automation segments. Total sales increased 14% year-over-year to nearly $1.5 billion, with organic growth of 4%. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 90 basis points to 23.2%, driven by a multiyear-high gross margin of 50.4%, operational efficiencies, and favorable product mix. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 18% year-over-year to $4.75, exceeding guidance. The Connected Frontline segment, including the Elo Touch acquisition, grew by 20.6% overall and 3.8% organically, led by mobile computing, while Asset Visibility & Automation posted 4.8% growth, propelled by printing and machine vision. Geographically, the company achieved solid performance across all regions, with double-digit sales increases in Asia Pacific and Latin America, modest growth in North America, and broad-based gains across Europe, partially offset by softness in the Middle East.