ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP, 10-K filed on 2/12/2026
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 05, 2026
Jun. 28, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
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Entity Registrant Name Zebra Technologies Corporation    
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Entity Tax Identification Number 36-2675536    
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Entity Address, State or Province IL    
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Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share    
Trading Symbol ZBRA    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
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Documents Incorporated by Reference
Certain sections of the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 19, 2026, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report, as indicated herein. The definitive proxy statement shall be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this report relates.
   
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Auditor Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Chicago, Illinois
Auditor Firm ID 42
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 125 $ 901
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1 million each as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 801 692
Inventories, net 729 693
Income tax receivable 31 20
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 110 134
Total Current assets 1,796 2,440
Property, plant and equipment, net 353 305
Right-of-use lease assets 166 167
Goodwill 4,727 3,891
Other intangibles, net 809 422
Deferred income taxes 414 512
Other long-term assets 237 231
Total Assets 8,502 7,968
Current liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt 141 79
Accounts payable 695 633
Accrued liabilities 558 503
Deferred revenue 446 453
Income taxes payable 12 36
Total Current liabilities 1,852 1,704
Long-term debt 2,361 2,092
Long-term lease liabilities 157 155
Deferred income taxes 32 57
Long-term deferred revenue 396 304
Other long-term liabilities 116 70
Total Liabilities 4,914 4,382
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued 0 0
Class A common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 72,151,857 shares 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 814 669
Treasury stock at cost, 22,558,911 and 20,645,798 shares as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively (2,488) (1,900)
Retained earnings 5,279 4,860
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (18) (44)
Total Stockholders’ Equity 3,588 3,586
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 8,502 $ 7,968
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1 $ 1
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares Issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 150,000,000 150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 72,151,857 72,151,857
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) 22,558,911 20,645,798
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net sales:      
Total Net sales $ 5,396 $ 4,981 $ 4,584
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales 2,803 2,568 2,461
Gross profit 2,593 2,413 2,123
Operating expenses:      
Selling and marketing 653 600 581
Research and development 593 563 519
General and administrative 433 381 334
Amortization of intangible assets 114 104 104
Acquisition and integration costs 24 6 6
Exit and restructuring costs 76 17 98
Total Operating expenses 1,893 1,671 1,642
Operating income 700 742 481
Other (loss) income, net:      
Foreign exchange (loss) gain (18) 5 (2)
Interest expense, net (108) (98) (133)
Other expense, net (14) (14) (12)
Total Other expense, net (140) (107) (147)
Income before income tax 560 635 334
Income tax expense 141 107 38
Net income $ 419 $ 528 $ 296
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 8.24 $ 10.25 $ 5.75
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 8.18 $ 10.18 $ 5.72
Tangible Products      
Net sales:      
Total Net sales $ 4,418 $ 4,016 $ 3,665
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales 2,296 2,100 2,012
Services and Software      
Net sales:      
Total Net sales 978 965 919
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales $ 507 $ 468 $ 449
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 419 $ 528 $ 296
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:      
Changes in unrealized (losses) gains on sales hedging (26) 27 6
Foreign currency translation adjustment 52 (17) 6
Comprehensive income $ 445 $ 538 $ 308
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Class A Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   51,451,500        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 2,733 $ 1 $ 561 $ (1,799) $ 4,036 $ (66)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net share issuances and tax withholding payments related to share-based compensation plans (in shares)   121,681        
Net share issuances and tax withholding payments related to share-based compensation plans (8)   (1) (7)    
Share-based compensation 55   55      
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)   (194,319)        
Repurchase of common stock (52)     (52)    
Net income 296       296  
Changes in unrealized gains and losses on sales hedging (net of income taxes) 6         6
Foreign currency translation adjustment 6         6
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023   51,378,862        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 3,036 $ 1 615 (1,858) 4,332 (54)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net share issuances and tax withholding payments related to share-based compensation plans (in shares)   257,757        
Net share issuances and tax withholding payments related to share-based compensation plans (30)   (35) 5    
Share-based compensation 89   89      
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)   (130,560)        
Repurchase of common stock (47)     (47)    
Net income 528       528  
Changes in unrealized gains and losses on sales hedging (net of income taxes) 27         27
Foreign currency translation adjustment (17)         (17)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   51,506,059        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 3,586 $ 1 669 (1,900) 4,860 (44)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net share issuances and tax withholding payments related to share-based compensation plans (in shares)   225,014        
Net share issuances and tax withholding payments related to share-based compensation plans (14)   (18) 4    
Share-based compensation 163   163      
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)   (2,138,127)        
Repurchase of common stock (587)     (587)    
Excise tax on share repurchases (5)     (5)    
Net income 419       419  
Changes in unrealized gains and losses on sales hedging (net of income taxes) (26)         (26)
Foreign currency translation adjustment 52         52
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025   49,592,946        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 3,588 $ 1 $ 814 $ (2,488) $ 5,279 $ (18)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 419 $ 528 $ 296
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 185 172 176
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets 45 0 0
Equity-settled share-based compensation 163 89 55
Deferred income taxes 21 (94) (36)
Unrealized gain on forward interest rate swaps 0 (31) (9)
Other, net 14 14 3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net (39) (181) 249
Inventories, net 54 105 50
Other assets 6 9 (25)
Accounts payable 1 176 (365)
Accrued liabilities (29) 131 (97)
Deferred revenue 75 (13) 12
Income taxes (1) 68 (168)
Settlement liability 0 (45) (180)
Cash receipts on forward interest rate swaps 0 86 26
Other operating activities 3 (1) 9
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 917 1,013 (4)
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (1,365) 0 0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (86) (59) (87)
Proceeds from sale (purchases) of short-term investments 0 5 (4)
Proceeds from the sale of long-term investments 1 0 0
Purchases of long-term investments (5) (3) (1)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,455) (57) (92)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of debt 347 651 440
Payments of debt (19) (694) (245)
Payment of debt issuance costs, extinguishment costs and discounts 0 (9) 0
Payments for repurchases of common stock (587) (47) (52)
Net payments related to share-based compensation plans (14) (30) (8)
Change in unremitted cash collections from servicing factored receivables 34 (61) (18)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (239) (190) 117
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash 1 (3) 0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash (776) 763 21
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at beginning of period 901 138 117
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at end of period 125 901 138
Less restricted cash, included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets 0 0 (1)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 125 901 137
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Income taxes paid 134 124 252
Interest paid, net of forward interest rate swaps $ 129 $ 55 $ 111
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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Zebra” or the “Company”) is a global leader focused on digitizing and automating operations and improving enterprise workflows on the frontline in the automatic identification and data capture offerings industry. We design, manufacture, and sell a broad range of offerings, including cloud-based software subscriptions, that capture and move data. We also provide a full range of services, including maintenance, technical support, repair, managed and professional services. End-users of our offerings include those in retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, hospitality, public sector, and other industries. We provide our offerings globally through a direct sales force and an extensive network of channel partners.

Effective in the fourth quarter, the Company’s reportable segments changed to Connected Frontline (“CF”) and Asset Visibility & Automation (“AVA”). This change aligns with how we are operating our business to advance our strategy and the level of detailed financial information reviewed by our chief operating decision-maker going forward. Also effective in the fourth quarter, our segment results exclude share-based compensation expense from the measurement of segment operating income. Historical segment results have been recasted to conform with the current period presentation. These changes did not have an impact on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. Refer to Part I, Item 1 of this document for additional information about our operating segments.
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Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
These accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and include the accounts of Zebra and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Fiscal Calendar
The Company’s fiscal year is a 52-week period ending on December 31. Interim fiscal quarters end on a Saturday and generally include 13 weeks of operating activity. During the 2025 fiscal year, the Company’s quarter end dates were March 29, June 28, September 27, and December 31.

Use of Estimates
These consolidated financial statements were prepared using estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period as further discussed in the following footnotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash consists primarily of deposits with banks. Cash equivalents include deposits with banks and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than or equal to three months. Cash equivalents are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of a change in value because of changes in interest rates.

Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due to us from our customers, net of variable consideration and an allowance for doubtful accounts. Collateral on trade accounts receivable is generally not required. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable that is based on expected credit losses. Expected credit losses are estimated based on historical loss experience, the durations of outstanding trade receivables, and expectations of the future economic environment. Accounts are written off against the allowance account when they are determined to be no longer collectible.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is generally determined based on moving-average cost (which approximates cost on a first-in, first-out basis). Manufactured inventory costs include materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Purchased inventory cost also includes internal purchasing overhead costs. Raw material inventories primarily consist of product components as well as supplies used in repair operations. Provisions are made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable values as well as to record liabilities on non-cancellable purchase commitments. These provisions are based on forecasted demand, experience with specific customers or suppliers, the age and nature of the inventory or committed purchase, and the ability to redistribute inventory to other programs or rework it into other consumable inventory as well as renegotiate contractual terms with suppliers.

Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of property, plant and equipment, which are thirty years for buildings and range from three to ten years for all other asset categories. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or ten years.

Leases
The Company recognizes right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities for its lease commitments with terms greater than one year. Contractual options to extend or terminate lease agreements are reflected in the lease term when they are reasonably certain to be exercised. The initial measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities is based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term as of the commencement date. In determining future lease payments, the Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components. As the Company’s lease arrangements do not provide an implicit interest rate, we apply the Company’s incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future lease payments. Relevant information used in determining the Company’s incremental borrowing rate includes the duration of the lease, the transaction currency of the lease, and the Company’s credit risk relative to risk-free market rates. The Company’s ROU assets are measured including any initial direct costs incurred, net of lease incentives. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. All leases of the Company are classified as operating leases, with lease expense being recognized on a straight-line basis.

Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740 Topic, Income Taxes. Accordingly, deferred income taxes are provided for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when it is more likely than not to be sustained on its technical merits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. The Company has elected consolidated tax filings in certain of its jurisdictions which may allow the group to offset one member’s income with losses of other members in the current period and on a carryover basis. The income tax effects of non-inventory intra-entity asset transfers are recognized in the period in which the transfer occurs. The Company classifies its balance sheet accounts by applying jurisdictional netting principles for locations where consolidated tax filing elections are in place.

U.S. tax law contains the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”), Base Erosion Anti-Avoidance Tax (“BEAT”), and Deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (“FDII”) provisions, which relate to the taxation of certain foreign income. The Company recognizes its GILTI, BEAT, and FDII inclusions, when applicable, within income tax expense in the year included in its U.S. tax return.

Goodwill
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. When evaluating goodwill for impairment as part of our annual assessment, we include consideration of current events and circumstances. Our annual impairment testing also includes a comparison of the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, goodwill would be considered to be impaired and reduced to its implied fair value. We estimate the fair value of reporting units using a weighted combination of the income and market approaches. The income approach requires management to estimate projected future operating and cash flow results, economic projections, and discount rates. The market approach estimates fair value using comparable marketplace fair value data from a comparable industry group.

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation, the Company changed its operating segments effective beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2025 and, also completed testing both immediately before and after its segment change, none of which resulted in an
impairment of goodwill. See Note 6, Goodwill and Other Intangibles for additional information related to the allocation of goodwill to the new operating segments.

Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets consist primarily of technology and patent rights, customer relationships, and trade names. These assets, which are generally acquired through business combinations, are recorded at fair value upon acquisition and amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life which typically ranges from two to eleven years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, which requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposition of the asset. If such assets are impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Investments in Securities
The Company’s investments primarily include equity securities that are accounted for at cost, adjusted for impairment losses or changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. These investments are primarily in venture capital backed technology companies where the Company's ownership interest is less than 20% and the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence. See Note 8, Investments for additional information.

Revenue Recognition
Revenues are primarily comprised of sales of hardware, supplies, services, and software offerings. We recognize revenues when we transfer control of promised goods or services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive, which includes estimates of variable consideration, in exchange for those goods or services. We are typically the principal in all elements of our transactions and record Net sales and Cost of sales on a gross basis. Substantially all revenues for tangible products, supplies, and perpetual or term software licenses are recognized at a point in time, which is generally upon shipment, when control and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, and the Company has a contractual right to payment. Revenues for our service offerings and Company-hosted software and solution offerings are typically recognized over time. Our service offerings include repair and maintenance service contracts, as well as professional services such as installation, integration and provisioning that typically occur in the early stages of a project. The average life of an initial repair and maintenance service contract is approximately three years. One year renewals are available thereafter. Professional service arrangements range in duration from a day to several weeks or months.

The Company elects to exclude sales and other governmental taxes that are collected by the Company from a customer, from the transaction price. The Company also considers shipping and handling activities as part of its fulfillment costs and not as a separate performance obligation. See Note 3, Revenues for additional information.

Research and Development Costs
Research and development (“R&D”) costs include:
Salaries, benefits, and other R&D personnel related costs;
Consulting and other outside services used in the R&D process;
Engineering supplies;
Engineering related information systems costs; and
Allocation of building and related costs.

R&D costs are expensed as incurred, including those associated with developing and maintaining software within our customer offerings. The Company typically applies a dynamic and iterative approach to developing customer product and software offerings as well as ongoing software maintenance, and feature and functionality enhancement releases, and accordingly, such costs do not meet capitalization criteria.

Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. These costs totaled $27 million, $28 million and $31 million for the years ended 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Warranties
In general, the Company provides warranty coverage of one year on mobile computers and batteries. Printers are warrantied from one to three years, depending on the product. Advanced data capture products are warrantied from one to five years, depending on the product. Thermal printheads are warrantied from six months to one year, depending on the product, and battery-based products, such as location tags, are covered by a 90-day warranty. Point-of-sale solutions, self-serve kiosks, and interactive touchscreen displays are warrantied from 18 months to five years, depending on the product. A provision for warranty expense is adjusted quarterly based on historical and expected warranty experience.

Contingencies
The Company establishes a liability for loss contingencies when the loss is both probable and estimable. See Note 14, Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies for additional information.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value have generally included our employee deferred compensation plan investments, foreign currency forwards, and interest rate swaps. In accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), we recognize derivative instruments and hedging activities as either assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and measure them at fair value. Accounting for the gains and losses on our derivatives resulting from changes in fair value is dependent on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.
The Company utilizes foreign currency forwards to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. We use broker quotations or market transactions, in either the listed or over-the-counter markets, to value our foreign currency exchange contracts. The Company also periodically utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge a portion of the variability in future cash flows on debt. We use relevant observable market inputs at quoted intervals, such as forward yield curves and the Company’s own credit risk, to value our interest rate swaps. See Note 11, Derivative Instruments for additional information on the Company’s derivatives and hedging activities.
The Company’s securities held for its deferred compensation plans are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. If active markets for identical assets are not available to determine fair value, then we use quoted prices for similar assets or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of those financial instruments. See Note 10, Fair Value Measurements for information related to financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value.

Share-Based Compensation
The Company has share-based compensation plans and an employee stock purchase plan under which shares of Class A Common Stock are available for future grant and purchase. The Company recognizes compensation costs over the required service period of awards, which is typically three years; subject to certain employment conditions. These costs are recognized net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation costs associated with awards with graded vesting terms are recognized on a straight-line basis. See Note 15, Share-Based Compensation for additional information.

Foreign Currency Translation
The balance sheet accounts of the Company’s subsidiaries that have not designated the U.S. Dollar as its functional currency are translated into U.S. Dollars using the period-end exchange rate, and statement of earnings items are translated using the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation gains or losses are recorded in Stockholders’ equity as a cumulative translation adjustment, which is a component of accumulated comprehensive loss (“AOCI”) within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Acquisitions
We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting which requires that the purchase price be allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, generally measured at their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. The estimates used to determine the fair values of long-lived assets, such as intangible assets, can be complex and require judgment. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from revenues and the determination of discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based on estimates and assumptions utilized as part of the purchase price allocation process and are believed to be reasonable; however, elements of these estimates and assumptions are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement during the measurement period, which is up to one year after the acquisition date.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In the current year, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an annual tabular effective tax rate reconciliation disclosure including information for specified categories and jurisdiction levels, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state/local, and significant foreign jurisdiction. This ASU was applied retrospectively and did not have an impact on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires disaggregated disclosure of certain categories of expenses that are included within expense captions presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations on an annual and interim basis. This ASU will be effective for the Company’s fiscal December 31, 2027 year-end and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. We are assessing the impact of this guidance on our disclosures; it will not have an impact on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which provides a practical expedient to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date will remain unchanged while estimating the expected credit losses on accounts receivables and contract assets. This ASU will be effective for the Company beginning in 2026. We have assessed the impact of this ASU and do not expect it to have a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which amends the criteria for capitalizing internal-use software development costs. This ASU will be effective for the Company beginning in 2028, with early adoption permitted. While we are currently assessing the impact of this ASU, we do not expect it to have a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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Revenues
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenues Revenues
The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods, services or software solutions to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive. To determine total expected consideration, the Company estimates elements of variable consideration, which primarily include product rights of return, rebates, and other incentives. These estimates are developed using the expected value method and are reviewed and updated, as necessary, at each reporting period. Revenues, inclusive of variable consideration, are recognized to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in cumulative revenues recognized will not occur in future periods.

We enter into contracts that may include combinations of tangible products, services, and software solutions, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. We evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as a single contract and whether the combined or single contract has more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires judgment, and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple distinct performance obligations may impact the amount of revenue recorded in a reporting period. We deem performance obligations to be distinct if the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with readily available resources (“capable of being distinct”) and if the transfer of products, services, or software solutions is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract (“distinct within the context of the contract”).

For contract arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices for each performance obligation. In general, standalone selling prices are observable for tangible products and software licenses, while standalone selling prices for professional services, repair and maintenance services, and solutions are developed primarily with an expected cost-plus margin approach. Regional pricing, marketing strategies, and business practices are evaluated to derive estimated standalone selling prices.

The Company recognizes revenue for each performance obligation upon transfer of control of the promised goods or services. Control is deemed to have been transferred when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and has obtained substantially all of the remaining benefits from the goods and services. The determination of whether control transfers at a point in time or over time requires judgment and includes our consideration of the following: 1) whether the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided as the Company performs its promises; 2) whether the Company’s performance creates or enhances an asset that is under control of the customer; and 3) whether the Company’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company, while the Company has an enforceable right to payment for its performance completed to date.
Revenues for tangible products are generally recognized upon shipment, whereas revenues for services are generally recognized over time by using an output or time-based method, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition have been met. Revenues for software are recognized either upon delivery or over time using a time-based method, depending on how control is transferred to the customer. In cases where a bundle of products, services, and/or software are delivered to the customer, judgment is required to select the method of progress which best reflects the transfer of control.

Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our Net sales disaggregated by product category for each of our segments, CF and AVA, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 2025
SegmentTangible ProductsServices and SoftwareTotal
CF$2,156 $804 $2,960 
AVA2,262 174 2,436 
Total$4,418 $978 $5,396 
Year Ended December 31, 2024
SegmentTangible ProductsServices and SoftwareTotal
CF$1,916 $798 $2,714 
AVA2,100 167 2,267 
Total$4,016 $965 $4,981 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
SegmentTangible ProductsServices and SoftwareTotal
CF$1,522 $758 $2,280 
AVA2,143 161 2,304 
Total$3,665 $919 $4,584 

In addition, refer to Note 20, Segment Information & Geographic Data for Net sales to customers by geographic region.

Performance Obligations
The Company’s remaining performance obligations relate to services and software solutions. The aggregated transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for arrangements with an original term exceeding one year was $1.17 billion and $1.19 billion, inclusive of deferred revenue, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. On average, remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are expected to be recognized over a period of approximately two years.

Contract Balances
Progress on satisfying performance obligations under contracts with customers related to billed revenues is reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Accounts receivable, net. Progress on satisfying performance obligations under contracts with customers related to unbilled revenues (“contract assets”) is reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Prepaid expenses and other current assets for revenues expected to be billed within the next twelve months, and Other long-term assets for revenues expected to be billed thereafter. The total contract asset balances were $12 million and $11 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. These contract assets result from timing differences between billing and satisfying performance obligations, inclusive of any impacts from the allocation of the transaction price among performance obligations for contracts that include multiple performance obligations. Contract assets are evaluated for impairment, and no impairment losses have been recognized during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Deferred revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of payments and billings in advance of our performance. The combined short-term and long-term deferred revenue balances were $842 million and $757 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company recognized $441 million, $455 million and $432 million in revenue that was previously included in the beginning balance of deferred revenue during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Our payment terms vary by the type and location of our customer and the products, services, or software solutions offered. The time between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, we have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component.

Costs to Obtain a Contract
Our incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract, which consist of sales commissions and incremental fringe benefits, are deferred and amortized over the weighted-average contract term. The incremental costs to obtain a contract are derived at a portfolio level and amortized on a straight-line basis. The total ending balance of deferred costs to obtain a contract, which are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, depending on the timing of expected amortization, was $32 million and $38 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expense, which is recorded in Selling and marketing expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $30 million, $29 million and $26 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred if the amortization period would be less than one year.
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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
The categories of Inventories, net are as follows (in millions): 
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Raw materials (1)
$230 $248 
Work in process
Finished goods492 441 
Total Inventories, net$729 $693 
(1) Raw material inventories primarily consist of product components as well as supplies used in repair operations.
v3.25.4
Business Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Acquisitions Business Acquisitions
Elo
On September 30, 2025, the Company acquired all of the equity interests in Elo Holdings, Inc. (“Elo”), an innovator of solutions that engage customers, enhance self-service, and accelerate automation across a wide range of end markets. Through its acquisition, the Company expanded its portfolio of self-service and consumer-facing workflow offerings.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The Company’s purchase consideration was $1,303 million comprised of cash paid, net of Elo’s cash on-hand.

The Company utilized estimated fair values as of the acquisition date to allocate the purchase consideration to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair value of the net assets acquired was based on several estimates and assumptions, as well as customary valuation techniques, primarily the excess earnings method for technology, the distributor method for customer relationships and the relief from royalty method for trade names. While we believe these estimates provide a reasonable basis to record the net assets acquired, the purchase price allocation is considered preliminary and subject to adjustment during the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date. The primary fair value estimates still considered preliminary as of December 31, 2025 include intangible assets and income tax-related items.

The preliminary purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows (in millions):
Identifiable intangible assets$501 
Inventory96 
Accounts receivable59 
Other assets acquired41 
Deferred tax liabilities(62)
Accounts payable(48)
Other liabilities assumed(60)
Net assets acquired$527 
Goodwill on acquisition776 
Total purchase price$1,303 
The $776 million of goodwill, which is non-deductible for tax purposes, has been allocated to the CF segment and principally relates to the planned global expansion and integration of Elo into the Company’s self-service and consumer-facing workflow offerings.

The purchase price allocation to identifiable intangible assets acquired was as follows:
Fair Value (in millions)Useful Life (in years)
Technology$277 7
Customer relationships206 10
Trade name18 3
Total identifiable intangible assets$501 

The operating results have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations beginning on the acquisition date. Since the September 30, 2025 acquisition, Elo contributed approximately $96 million of Zebra’s consolidated net sales.

The unaudited pro forma net sales of Zebra, assuming that the Elo acquisition was completed on January 1, 2024, were $5,711 million and $5,350 million during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Such unaudited pro forma financial information may not be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the Elo acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of 2024, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.

Photoneo
On February 28, 2025, the Company acquired all of the equity interests in Photoneo, a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision offerings.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The Company’s cash purchase consideration of $62 million was primarily allocated to technology-related intangible assets of $17 million, customer relationship assets of $6 million, and goodwill of $34 million. The technology-related intangible assets and customer relationship assets each have estimated useful lives of 7 years.

The Company utilized estimated fair values as of the acquisition date to allocate the total purchase consideration to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair value of the net assets acquired was based on several estimates and assumptions, as well as customary valuation techniques, primarily the excess earnings method for technology and the distributor method for customer relationships.

The $34 million of goodwill, which is deductible for tax purposes, has been allocated to the AVA segment and principally relates to the expansion of our machine vision offerings across several industries.

Acquisition and integration costs
The Company incurred $24 million, $6 million and $6 million of acquisition-related costs during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These costs are included within Acquisition and integration costs on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are primarily related to third-party transaction and advisory fees, and integration activities associated with our business acquisitions.
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Goodwill and Other Intangibles
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill
Changes in the net carrying value of goodwill by segment were as follows (in millions):
 CFAVATotal
Goodwill as of December 31, 2024$2,085 $1,806 $3,891 
Elo acquisition776 — 776 
Photoneo acquisition— 34 34 
Foreign exchange impact23 26 
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025$2,864 $1,863 $4,727 
As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation, the Company changed its operating segments effective in the fourth quarter of 2025. Existing goodwill was reallocated to the new reporting units on a relative fair value basis. No events occurred during the fiscal years ended 2025, 2024 or 2023 that indicated it was more likely than not that our goodwill was impaired. See Note 5, Business Acquisitions for further details related to the Company’s acquisitions and purchase price allocations.

Other Intangibles, net
The balances in Other Intangibles, net consisted of the following (in millions):
 As of December 31, 2025As of December 31, 2024
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization & Impairment
NetGross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization & Impairment
Net
Amortized intangible assets
Technology and patents$1,248 $(843)$405 $949 $(737)$212 
Customer and other relationships1,079 (693)386 857 (647)210 
Trade names85 (67)18 65 (65)— 
Total$2,412 $(1,603)$809 $1,871 $(1,449)$422 
 
Amortization expense was $114 million, $104 million and $104 million for years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

In relation to the Company’s decision to dispose of or exit its robotics automation solutions business, we recognized an impairment loss of $34 million on our technology and patent-related intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2025. See Note 9, Exit and Restructuring Costs for additional information.

Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
2026$149 
2027135 
2028122 
202994 
203086 
Thereafter223 
Total$809 
v3.25.4
Property, Plant and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net is comprised of the following (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
Buildings$114 $99 
Land
Machinery and equipment 422 377 
Furniture and office equipment35 33 
Software and computer equipment79 107 
Leasehold improvements141 115 
Projects in progress 60 43 
Property, plant and equipment, gross$859 $781 
Less accumulated depreciation (506)(476)
Property, plant and equipment, net$353 $305 
Depreciation expense was $71 million, $68 million and $72 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
A rollforward of the Company’s long-term investments is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Balance at the beginning of the period$110 $113 $113 
Loss on long-term investments(11)(6)(1)
Purchases of long-term investments
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments(1)— — 
Balance at the end of the period$103 $110 $113 
The carrying value of the Company’s long-term investments are included in Other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net gains and losses are included within Other expense, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Exit and Restructuring Costs
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Exit and Restructuring Costs Exit and Restructuring Costs
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company decided to dispose of or exit its robotics automation solutions business in an effort to better align resources with its strategic priorities. In relation to this decision, the Company incurred approximately $55 million in total one-time costs during the year ended December 31, 2025, principally consisting of long-lived asset impairments of $45 million, including an intangible asset impairment of $34 million, an ROU lease asset impairment of $8 million, and property, plant and equipment impairment of $3 million. The other one-time costs consisted of employee severance and working capital charges.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company committed to organizational design changes intended to better meet its strategic objectives and improve cost efficiency (referred to as the “2025 Productivity Plan”), principally within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) and North America regions. Exit and restructuring charges associated with the 2025 Productivity Plan, which primarily consisted of employee severance and benefits, were $21 million during the year ended December 31, 2025.

The one-time costs associated with the planned disposal or exit of our robotics automation solutions business and the 2025 Productivity Plan are classified within Exit and restructuring on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company’s outstanding payment obligations of $23 million associated with the above actions are reflected within Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

A rollforward of the liability associated with the Company’s Exit and restructuring activities is as follows (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Balance as of the beginning of the year$$22 $
Exit and restructuring charges, excluding long-lived asset impairments and working capital charges271798
Non-cash utilization(3)(13)
Cash payments(8)(32)(72)
Balance as of the end of the year$23 $$22 

Exit and restructuring costs incurred during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 related to the Company’s 2022 Productivity Plan and 2023 voluntary retirement plan.
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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 established a fair
value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into the following three broad levels:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs (e.g. U.S. Treasuries and money market funds).
Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. In addition, the Company considers counterparty credit risk in the assessment of fair value.
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2025 are classified below (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total    
Assets:
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan$48 $— $— $48 
Total Assets at fair value$48 $— $— $48 
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$$$— $
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan48 — — 48 
Total Liabilities at fair value$50 $$— $55 
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2024 are classified below (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total    
Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$$30 $— $31 
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan41 — — 41 
Total Assets at fair value$42 $30 $— $72 
Liabilities:
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan41 — — 41 
Total Liabilities at fair value$41 $— $— $41 

(1)The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts is calculated as follows:
Fair value of forward contracts associated with forecasted sales hedges is calculated using the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points (Level 2).
Fair value of hedges against net assets denominated in foreign currencies is calculated at the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points (Level 2). Except, if the hedge has matured but not yet settled as of period end, then the fair value is calculated at the amount at which the hedge is being settled (Level 1).
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company commonly uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to such risks and may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under ASC 815. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

In accordance with ASC 815, the Company recognizes derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and measures them at fair value. The following table presents the fair value of its derivative instruments (in millions):
Asset (Liability)
Fair Values as of December 31,
Balance Sheets Classification20252024
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:
    Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$— $30 
    Foreign exchange contractsAccrued liabilities(5)— 
Total derivative instruments designated as hedges$(5)$30 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
    Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$— $
    Foreign exchange contractsAccrued liabilities(2)— 
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedges$(2)$
Total net derivative (liability) asset$(7)$31 
The following table presents the net gains (losses) from changes in fair values of derivatives that are not designated as hedges (in millions):
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income
Statements of Operations ClassificationYear Ended December 31,
202520242023
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
    Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange (loss) gain$(24)$$(4)
    Forward interest rate swapsInterest expense, net— 31 
Total net (loss) gain recognized in income$(24)$35 $

Activities related to derivative instruments are reflected within Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Credit and Market Risk Management
Financial instruments, including derivatives, expose the Company to counterparty credit risk of nonperformance and to market risk related to currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations. The Company manages its exposure to counterparty credit risk by establishing minimum credit standards, diversifying its counterparties, and monitoring its concentrations of credit. The Company’s counterparties are commercial banks with expertise in derivative financial instruments. The Company evaluates the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of its derivative and other financial instruments by considering reasonably possible changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates. The Company continually monitors the creditworthiness of the customers to which it grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The terms and conditions of the Company’s credit policies are designed to mitigate concentrations of credit risk.

The Company’s master netting and other similar arrangements with the respective counterparties allow for net settlement under certain conditions, which are designed to reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement with the same counterparty. We present the assets and liabilities of our derivative financial instruments, for which we have net settlement agreements in place, on a net basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. If the derivative financial instruments had been presented gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the asset and liability positions would not have been significantly different as of December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Management
The Company conducts business on a multinational basis in a variety of foreign currencies. Exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates arises primarily from Euro-denominated external revenues, cross-border financing activities between subsidiaries, and foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The Company manages its objective of preserving the economic value of non-functional currency denominated cash flows by initially hedging transaction exposures with natural offsets and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign exchange forward and option contracts, as deemed appropriate.
The Company manages the exchange rate risk of anticipated Euro-denominated sales using forward contracts, which typically mature within twelve months of execution. The Company designates these derivative contracts as cash flow hedges. Unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in AOCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets until the contract is settled and the hedged sale is realized. The realized gain or loss is then recorded as an adjustment to Net sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Realized amounts reclassified to Net sales were $39 million of losses for the year ended December 31, 2025, $11 million of gains for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $15 million of losses for the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the notional amounts of the Company’s foreign exchange cash flow hedges were €582 million and €592 million, respectively. The Company has reviewed its cash flow hedges for effectiveness and determined that they are highly effective.

The Company uses forward contracts, which are not designated as hedging instruments, to manage its exposures related to net assets denominated in foreign currencies. These forward contracts typically mature within one month after execution. Monetary gains and losses on these forward contracts are recorded in income and are generally offset by the transaction gains and losses related to their net asset positions. The notional values and the net fair values of these outstanding contracts were as follows (in millions):
December 31,
 20252024
Notional balance of outstanding contracts:
British Pound/U.S. Dollar£14 £
Euro/U.S. Dollar92 146 
Euro/Czech Koruna13 16 
Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar¥395 ¥360 
Singapore Dollar/U.S. DollarS$16 S$23 
Mexican Peso/U.S. DollarMex$250 Mex$142 
Polish Zloty/U.S. Dollar71 53 
Net fair value of (liabilities) assets of outstanding contracts$(2)$

Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company is exposed to market risk associated with interest rate payments on its borrowings under a term loan (“Term Loan A”), Revolving Credit Facility, and Receivables Financing Facility, which bear interest at variable rates plus applicable margins. The Company manages its exposure to changes in interest rates on variable rate borrowings by periodically utilizing interest rate swaps to economically hedge interest rate exposure based on current and projected market conditions.

The Company had no active interest rate swap agreements during the year ended December 31, 2025.

In 2024, the Company terminated all of its interest rate swap agreements, none of which were designated as hedges, resulting in a $77 million cash receipt that is classified within Cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Total cash receipts for the fiscal year ended 2024 were $86 million.
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Long-Term Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt
The following table shows the carrying value of the Company’s debt (in millions):
December 31,
20252024
Term Loan A$1,575 $1,575 
Senior Notes500 500 
Revolving Credit Facility275 — 
Receivables Financing Facility161 108 
Total debt$2,511 $2,183 
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs(8)(9)
Less: Unamortized discounts(2)(3)
Less: Current portion of debt(141)(79)
Total long-term debt$2,361 $2,092 

As of December 31, 2025, the future maturities of debt are as follows (in millions):
2026$141 
20271,870 
2028— 
2029— 
2030— 
Thereafter500 
Total future maturities of debt$2,511 
All borrowings as of December 31, 2025 were denominated in U.S. Dollars.
The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt approximated $2.5 billion and $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. These fair value amounts, developed based on inputs classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, represent the estimated value at which the Company’s lenders could trade its debt within the financial markets and do not represent the settlement value of these liabilities to the Company. The fair value of debt will continue to vary each period based on a number of factors, including fluctuations in market interest rates as well as changes to the Company’s credit ratings.

Term Loan A
The principal on Term Loan A is due in quarterly installments, with the next quarterly installment due in the first quarter of 2026 and the majority due upon maturity on May 25, 2027. The Company has made and may make prepayments in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, and would be required to prepay certain outstanding amounts in the event of certain circumstances or transactions. As of December 31, 2025, the Term Loan A interest rate was 4.97%. Interest payments are made monthly and are subject to variable rates plus an applicable margin.

Senior Notes
The Company’s senior unsecured notes (the “Senior Notes”) have a 6.5% fixed interest rate. The Senior Notes mature on June 1, 2032, and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in June and December of each year. The Company has the option to or could be required to prepay certain outstanding amounts in the event of certain circumstances or transactions.

The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of Zebra’s existing and future subsidiaries. The Senior Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of Zebra to: (i) grant or incur liens; (ii) have its subsidiaries guarantee debt without becoming guarantors; and (iii) merge or consolidate with another company or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

Revolving Credit Facility
The Company has a Revolving Credit Facility that is available for working capital and other general business purposes, including letters of credit. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had letters of credit totaling $10 million, which reduced remaining funds available for borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility to $1,215 million. As of December 31, 2025, the Revolving Credit Facility had an average interest rate of 4.79%. Upon borrowing, interest payments are made monthly and are subject to variable rates plus an applicable margin. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on May 25, 2027.
Receivables Financing Facility
As of December 31, 2025, the Company has a Receivables Financing Facility with a borrowing limit of up to $180 million. As collateral, the Company pledges perfected first-priority security interests in its U.S. domestically originated accounts receivable. The Company has accounted for transactions under this facility as secured borrowings. The receivables financing facility matures on March 19, 2027.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets included $738 million of gross trade receivables that were pledged under the facility. As of December 31, 2025, $161 million had been borrowed, of which $53 million was classified as current. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a variable rate plus an applicable margin. As of December 31, 2025, the facility had an average interest rate of 4.74%. Interest is paid monthly on these borrowings.

The Company’s borrowings described above include terms and conditions that limit the incurrence of additional borrowings and require that certain financial ratios be maintained at designated levels.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company leases various manufacturing and repair facilities, distribution centers, research facilities, sales and administrative offices, equipment, and vehicles. All leases are classified as operating leases with remaining terms of up to 10 years, with certain leases containing renewal options and termination options. The Company records ROU assets and lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets associated with the fixed lease and non-lease payments of leases with terms greater than one year.

The following table presents activities associated with our leases (in millions):
December 31,
202520242023
Fixed lease expenses$48 $50 $52 
Variable lease expenses17 20 35 
Total lease expenses$65 $70 $87 
Cash paid for leases$67 $72 $82 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations$30 $44 $55 
Reductions of ROU assets and lease liabilities(2)(7)(1)
Net non-cash increases to ROU assets and lease liabilities$28 $37 $54 
ROU asset impairments
$$— $— 

Variable lease expenses incurred were not included in the measurement of the Company’s ROU assets and lease liabilities. These expenses consisted primarily of distribution center service costs that were based on product distribution volumes, as well as non-fixed common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and other operating costs associated with various facility leases. Expenses related to short-term leases were not significant.

Cash payments for leases are included within Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations include new lease arrangements entered into by the Company, contract modifications that extend lease terms and/or provide us additional rights, changes in assessments that render it reasonably certain that lease renewal options will be exercised based on facts and circumstances that arose during the period, as well as lease arrangements obtained through acquisitions.

Reductions of the Company’s ROU assets and lease liabilities generally relate to contract modifications to lease agreements that result in a reduction to future minimum lease payments, as well as changes in assessments that render it no longer reasonably certain that lease renewal options will be exercised based on facts and circumstances that arose during the period.
In relation to the Company’s decision to dispose of or exit its robotics automation solutions business, we recognized an impairment loss of $8 million on an ROU asset during the year ended December 31, 2025. See Note 9, Exit and Restructuring Costs for additional information related to the financial statement impacts of these actions.

The weighted average remaining term of the Company’s leases was approximately 5 years as of December 31, 2025 and 6 years each as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. The weighted average discount rate used to measure the ROU assets and lease liabilities was approximately 6% each as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (in millions):
2026$49 
202741 
202838 
202932 
203026 
Thereafter48 
Total future minimum lease payments$234 
Less: Interest(39)
Present value of lease liabilities$195 
Reported as of December 31, 2025:
Current portion of lease liabilities$38 
Long-term lease liabilities157 
Present value of lease liabilities$195 

The current portion of lease liabilities is included within Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenues earned from lease arrangements under which the Company is a lessor during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were not significant.
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Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies
Accrued Liabilities
The components of Accrued liabilities are as follows (in millions):
December 31,
20252024
Incentive compensation$150 $174 
Unremitted cash collections due to banks on factored accounts receivable84 51 
Payroll and benefits75 76 
Customer rebates63 56 
Current portion of lease liabilities38 36 
Current portion of warranty liabilities28 26 
Freight and duty26 12 
Exit and restructuring23 
Other71 68 
Accrued liabilities$558 $503 
Warranties
The following table is a summary of the Company’s warranty obligations (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
Warranty Reserve202520242023
Balance at the beginning of the year$26 $27 $26 
Acquisitions— — 
Warranty expense39 28 29 
Warranties fulfilled(33)(29)(28)
Balance at the end of the year$34 $26 $27 

The current and long-term portions of our warranty obligations, detailed in the table above, are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities, respectively.

Commitments
The Company has a limited number of multi-year purchase commitments, primarily related to semiconductors and cloud services, which contain minimum purchase requirements and are non-cancellable. Commitments under these multi-year contracts, which exclude routine purchase orders for goods and services, are as follows (in millions):

2026$59 
202735 
2028
2029
2030
Thereafter
Total$101 

We record a liability for non-cancellable purchase commitments for quantities in excess of our forecasted demand consistent with the assessment of net realizable value of our inventory. There was no liability for these purchase commitments as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.

Contingencies
The Company is subject to a variety of investigations, claims, suits, and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including but not limited to, intellectual property, employment, tort, and breach of contract matters. The Company currently believes that the outcomes of such proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on its business, cash flows, financial position, or results of operations. Any legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and the Company’s view of these matters and their potential effects may change in the future. The Company records a liability for contingencies when a loss is deemed to be probable and the loss can be reasonably estimated.
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation
The Company issues share-based compensation awards under the Zebra Technologies 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2018 Plan”), approved by shareholders in 2018, which superseded and replaced all prior share-based incentive plans. Outstanding awards issued prior to the 2018 Plan are governed by the provisions of those plans until such awards have been exercised, forfeited, cancelled, expired, or otherwise terminated in accordance with their terms. Awards available under the 2018 Plan include stock-settled awards, including stock-settled restricted stock units, stock-settled performance stock units, restricted stock awards, performance share awards, stock appreciation rights, incentive stock options, and non-qualified stock options. Awards available under the 2018 Plan also include cash-settled awards, including cash-settled stock appreciation rights, cash-settled restricted stock units, and cash-settled performance stock units.

The Company uses treasury shares as its source for issuing shares under the share-based compensation programs. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 1,279,139 shares of Class A Common Stock remaining available to be issued under the 2018 Plan.

The compensation expense from the Company’s share-based compensation plans and associated income tax benefit, excluding the effects of excess tax benefits or shortfalls, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
Compensation costs and related income tax benefit202520242023
Cost of sales$12 $$
Selling and marketing36 27 16 
Research and development51 36 25 
General and administration76 38 19 
Total compensation expense$175 $110 $66 
Income tax benefit$29 $18 $13 

As of December 31, 2025, the total unearned compensation cost related to the Company’s share-based compensation plans was $138 million, which will be recognized over the weighted average remaining service period of approximately 1.4 years.

The majority of the Company’s share-based compensation awards are issued as part of its employee and non-employee director incentive program each fiscal year. Beginning in 2025, the annual employee equity incentive awards were granted in the first quarter. The non-employee director equity awards will continue to be granted in the second quarter. The Company also issues awards associated with recently acquired companies and other off-cycle events. The majority of the Company’s share-based compensation is comprised of stock-settled awards. The Company’s 2025 award agreement provisions resulted in accelerated recognition of compensation cost in the year of award as compared to previous awards.

Stock-settled awards
The Company’s awards are typically time-vested with stock-settled RSUs vesting ratably in three annual installments and stock-settled PSUs vesting at the end of the three-year period. Upon vesting, stock-settled RSUs and PSUs convert to shares of Class A Common Stock that are released to participants.

Compensation cost is calculated as the fair market value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the grant date multiplied by the number of units granted, net of estimated forfeitures. The expected attainment of the performance goals for the stock-settled PSUs is reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with adjustments recorded to compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, as necessary.
A summary of the Company’s restricted and performance stock-settled awards for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2025
RSUsPSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year482,067 $295.39 241,946 $304.44 
Granted360,927 292.50 98,404 306.77 
Released(221,552)298.86 (65,647)362.95 
Forfeited
(17,643)296.72 (2,379)292.45 
Outstanding at end of year603,799 $292.35 272,324 $291.28 

Year Ended December 31, 2024
RSUsPSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year437,379 $299.19 195,932 $334.59 
Granted277,390 309.99 88,029 309.05 
Released(210,972)322.67 (35,597)482.42 
Forfeited(21,730)293.83 (6,418)304.52 
Outstanding at end of year482,067 $295.39 241,946 $304.44 

Year Ended December 31, 2023
RSUsPSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year242,732 $404.19 105,928 $406.89 
Granted336,168 260.31 104,620 258.57 
Released(95,837)412.47 (64)482.42 
Forfeited(45,684)332.66 (14,552)313.74 
Outstanding at end of year437,379 $299.19 195,932 $334.59 

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)
SARs were previously granted as part of the Company’s annual share-based compensation incentive program. Beginning in 2021, the Company no longer included SARs in its annual share-based compensation award issuances. The intrinsic value of remaining outstanding and exercisable SARs were $16 million and $54 million as of December 31, 2025,and 2024, respectively. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of SARs was less than 1 year as of December 31, 2025, with all of remaining SARs expiring by 2027.

Cash-settled awards
The Company also issues cash-settled share-based compensation awards, including cash-settled restricted stock units and cash-settled performance stock units that are classified as liability awards and typically have a vesting period of three years. Compensation cost is calculated as the fair market value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the grant date multiplied by the number of share-equivalents granted, net of forfeitures. The fair value for all cash-settled awards and the expected attainment of the performance goals for the cash-settled performance stock units is reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with adjustments recorded to compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, as necessary. Cash settlement is based on the fair value of share equivalents at the time of vesting, which was $14 million, $13 million and $9 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Share-equivalents issued under these programs totaled 79,663, 59,266 and 45,460 during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligible Zebra employees may purchase common stock at 95% of the fair market value at the date of purchase pursuant to the Zebra Technologies Corporation 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“2020 ESPP”). Employees may make purchases by cash or payroll deductions up to certain limits. The aggregate number of shares that may be purchased under the 2020 ESPP is 1,500,000 shares. As of December 31, 2025, 1,261,305 shares remained available for future purchase.
v3.25.4
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The geographical sources of income before income taxes were as follows (in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Domestic$360 $486 $167 
Foreign200 149 167 
Total$560 $635 $334 
Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Federal (national)$81 $46 $(3)
State16 17 
Foreign44 44 40 
Total$141 $107 $38 

The Company’s effective tax rates were 25.2%, 16.9% and 11.4% for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our actual income tax rate is provided below (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
AmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercent
U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate$118 21.0 %$133 21.0 %$70 21.0 %
State and Local Income Taxes, net of federal income tax effect(1)
12 2.2 16 2.5 0.2 
Foreign Tax Effects
Singapore
Statutory tax rate difference between Singapore and United States(1)(0.3)(1)(0.2)(4)(1.1)
Other— — 0.1 — — 
Canada
Changes in valuation allowance(21)(3.8)(5)(0.8)1.4 
Other— — 0.4 (7)(2.1)
Luxembourg
Effect of Changes in Tax Laws or Rates Enacted in the Current Period— — 15 2.3 — — 
Changes in valuation allowance— — (13)(2.1)— 0.1 
Other— — (1)(0.2)— — 
Other Foreign Jurisdictions1.6 — 0.1 — — 
Effect of Cross-border Tax Laws0.1 (37)(5.8)(18)(5.4)
U.S. Federal Tax Credits
Research and development tax credits(10)(1.8)(14)(2.2)(19)(5.7)
Nontaxable or nondeductible U.S. Federal Items
Officers' Comp §162(m) & Share-based Comp19 3.4 1.3 2.4 
Other1.2 0.2 0.3 
Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits1.5 0.5 0.3 
Other Adjustments
Other(1)0.1 (2)(0.2)— — 
Effective Tax Rate$141 25.2 %$107 16.9 %$38 11.4 %

(1)State taxes in Kentucky and Illinois made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category (2023-2025)

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s effective tax rate was higher than the federal statutory rate of 21% due primarily to expense related to foreign earnings subject to U.S. taxation as a result of 2025 U.S tax legislation, taxes related to impacts of U.S. share-based compensation, increased reserves for uncertain tax positions, and U.S. state income taxes, partly offset by the generation of U.S. tax credits and the release of certain Canadian valuation allowance reserves. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s effective tax rate was lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the tax benefit related to foreign earnings subject to U.S. taxation, and the generation of tax credits. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s effective tax rate was lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the tax benefit related to foreign earnings subject to U.S. taxation, remeasurements of deferred taxes, and the generation of tax credits.

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has implemented a global minimum tax framework of 15% for companies with annual revenues greater than €750 million, referred to as Pillar 2. Aspects of Pillar 2 are effective beginning January 1, 2024 and 2025, in various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. There is uncertainty about whether the U.S. will enact legislation to adopt Pillar 2. As a result of the Company’s operational footprint, Management has assessed the jurisdictions where legislation is enacted and applicable Transitional Safe Harbor provisions, and has accrued an immaterial impact on the Company’s financial results.

The Company earns a significant amount of its operating income outside of the U.S. that is taxed at rates different than the U.S. federal statutory rate. The Company’s principal foreign jurisdictions that provide sources of operating income are the U.K. and Singapore. In Singapore, the Company previously benefited from an incentivized corporate income tax rate from the Singapore Economic Development Board of 10.5% and a full exemption from withholding taxes. Without these benefits, the corporate tax rate in Singapore is 17% and the withholding tax rate is 10%. The Company decided to forgo a renewal of this benefit beyond 2023; therefore the 2024 and 2025 tax rate is computed using the standard corporate rate of 17%. Under current U.S. Foreign
Tax Credit rules, any withholding taxes paid are creditable for U.S. tax purposes, negating any impact of the increased withholding rate.

Income taxes paid, net of refunds received, were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
U.S. Federal Taxes$65 $76 $130 
State and Local Taxes
Illinois
Kentucky11 
Other States10 
Foreign Taxes
United Kingdom— 74 
Singapore17 16 
Other Foreign28 15 16 
Total$134 $124 $252 

Tax effects of temporary differences that resulted in deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized research expenditures$219 $292 
Deferred revenue103 102 
Tax credits43 45 
Net operating loss carryforwards380 400 
Other accruals59 34 
Inventory items21 24 
Sales return/rebate reserve89 53 
Share-based compensation expense26 16 
Legal accrual
Lease liabilities23 24 
Valuation allowance(383)(404)
Total deferred tax assets$581 $587 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization162 83 
Unrealized gains and losses on securities and investments22 
Undistributed earnings
Right of use lease assets19 19 
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities$199 $132 
Net deferred tax assets$382 $455 

For tax years beginning in 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 allows taxpayers to immediately deduct domestic research and experimental expenditures paid or incurred in all tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. Furthermore, taxpayers are permitted to elect to accelerate the remaining deductions of the previously capitalized domestic expenditures over a one- or two-year period in lieu of the amortization otherwise to be recognized. The Company is taking the position to accelerate the previously capitalized expenditures in 2025 and to also make the election of I.R.C. 59(e) to capitalize the current year’s domestic expenditures and amortize over 10 years.
The Company’s valuation allowance consists of certain net operating loss (“NOL”) and credit carryforwards for which the Company believes it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. With respect to all other deferred tax assets, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize a tax benefit. The Company’s valuation allowance decreased by $21 million from 2024, primarily due to the release of certain Canadian valuation allowance reserves.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $380 million (tax effected) of “NOLs” and $43 million of credit carryforwards. Approximately $161 million of NOLs will expire beginning in 2025 through 2044, and $29 million of credits will expire beginning in 2025 through 2045, with the remaining amounts of NOLs and credit carryforwards having no expiration dates.

The Company is subject to the GILTI, BEAT and FDII provisions for which we recorded an income tax expense of $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, and an income tax benefit of $38 million and $16 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These impacts are included in the calculation of the Company’s effective tax rate.

The Company is not permanently reinvested with respect to its U.S. directly-owned foreign subsidiaries. The Company is subject to U.S. income tax on substantially all foreign earnings under GILTI, while any remaining foreign earnings are eligible for a dividends received deduction. As a result, future repatriation of earnings will not be subject to additional U.S. federal income tax but may be subject to currency translation gains or losses. Where required, the Company has recorded a deferred tax liability for foreign withholding taxes on current earnings. Additionally, gains and losses on any future taxable dispositions of U.S.-owned foreign affiliates continue to be subject to U.S. income tax.

The Company has not recognized deferred tax liabilities in the U.S. with respect to its outside basis differences in its directly-owned foreign affiliates. It is not practicable to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities on these indefinitely reinvested earnings.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
Year ended December 31,
20252024
Balance at beginning of year$30 $17 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year14 14 
Lapse of statutes(1)(1)
Balance at end of year$43 $30 

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were $21 million and $13 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate. Additionally, fiscal years 2009 through 2024 remain open to examination by multiple foreign and U.S. state taxing jurisdictions.

As of December 31, 2025, no significant uncertain tax positions are expected to be settled within the next twelve months. Due to uncertainties in any tax audit or litigation outcome, the Company’s estimates of the ultimate settlements of uncertain tax positions may change and the actual tax benefits may differ significantly from estimates.
The Company did not recognize expense or benefit associated with interest and penalties related to income tax matters during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Company has included $4 million of estimated interest and penalty obligations within Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets each as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
Basic net earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding. Diluted common shares outstanding is computed using the Treasury Stock method and, in periods of income, reflects the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive share-based compensation awards were converted into common shares during the period.

Earnings per share (in millions, except share data):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Basic:
Net income $419 $528 $296 
Weighted-average shares outstanding50,820,589 51,494,957 51,378,051 
Basic earnings per share$8.24 $10.25 $5.75 
Diluted:
Net income $419 $528 $296 
Weighted-average shares outstanding50,820,589 51,494,957 51,378,051 
Dilutive shares391,806 384,752 332,911 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding51,212,395 51,879,709 51,710,962 
Diluted earnings per share$8.18 $10.18 $5.72 

Anti-dilutive share-based compensation awards are excluded from diluted earnings per share calculations. There were 84,000, 46,278 and 129,856 shares that were anti-dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Stockholders’ equity includes certain items classified as AOCI, including:

Unrealized gain (loss) on sales hedging which relates to derivative instruments used to hedge the exposure related to currency exchange rates for forecasted Euro sales. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, and the Company defers income statement recognition of gains and losses until the hedged transaction occurs. See Note 11, Derivative Instruments for more details.

Foreign currency translation adjustments which relates to the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiary companies that have designated a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar. The Company translates the subsidiary functional currency financial statements to U.S. Dollars using a combination of historical, period-end, and average foreign exchange rates. This combination of rates creates the foreign currency translation adjustment component of AOCI.
The changes in each component of AOCI during the three years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in millions):
Unrealized gain (loss) on sales hedgingForeign currency translation adjustmentsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2022$(11)$(55)$(66)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(7)(1)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)
15 — 15 
Tax effect(2)— (2)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax12 
Balance at December 31, 2023(5)(49)(54)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications47 (17)30 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)
(11)— (11)
Tax effect(9)— (9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax27 (17)10 
Balance at December 31, 202422 (66)(44)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(74)52 (22)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)
39 — 39 
Tax effect— 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(26)52 26 
Balance at December 31, 2025$(4)$(14)$(18)

(1) See Note 11, Derivative Instruments regarding the timing of reclassifications to operating results.
v3.25.4
Accounts Receivable Factoring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable Factoring Accounts Receivable Factoring
The Company has a Receivables Factoring arrangement, pursuant to which certain receivables originated from the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions up to a maximum of €150 million are sold to a bank without recourse in exchange for cash. Transactions under the Receivables Factoring arrangement are accounted for as sales under ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, with the sold receivables removed from the Company’s balance sheet. The Company does not maintain any beneficial interest in the receivables sold. The Company services the receivables on behalf of the bank, but otherwise maintains no significant continuing involvement with respect to the receivables. Sale proceeds that are representative of the fair value of factored receivables, less a factoring fee, are reflected in Cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, while sale proceeds in excess of the fair value of factored receivables are reflected in Cash flows from financing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company received cash proceeds of $560 million, $1,019 million and $1,404 million, respectively, from the sales of accounts receivables under its factoring arrangements. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were a total of $10 million and $28 million, respectively, of uncollected receivables that had been sold and removed from the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As servicer of sold receivables, the Company had $84 million and $51 million of obligations that were not yet remitted to the bank as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. These obligations are included within Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in such obligations reflected within Cash flows from financing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Fees incurred in connection with these arrangements are included within Other expense, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and were $3 million, $9 million and $11 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information & Geographic Data Segment Information & Geographic Data
Segment results
Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, we realigned our reportable segments from the former EVM and AIT segments to two new segments: CF and AVA. The CF segment consists of our mobile computing products, and related services and software-based offerings that were formerly part of our EVM segment. The AVA segment consists of our barcode and card printing products and related supplies and sensors, RFID and RTLS offerings, and related services that collectively represented our former AIT segment, as well as our data capture, and machine vision offerings and related services that were formerly part of our EVM segment. This change aligns with how we are operating our business to advance our strategy and the level of detailed financial information reviewed by our chief operating decision-maker going forward. Also effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, share-based compensation expense is excluded from the measurement of segment operating results. Historical segment results have been recasted to confirm with current period presentation. As previously discussed, the results of operations for Elo and Photoneo are included in the CF and AVA segments, respectively.

The reportable segments have been identified based on the financial data utilized by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the chief operating decision maker or “CODM”) to assess segment performance and allocate resources among the Company’s segments. The CODM reviews operating income to assess segment profitability monthly as well as part of the Company’s budget and forecasting process. The CODM assesses the profitability of each segment relative to its long-term growth objectives in evaluating resource allocation priorities. Segment assets are not reviewed by the Company’s CODM and therefore are not disclosed below.

Financial information by segment is presented as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Net sales:
CF$2,960 $2,714 $2,280 
AVA2,436 2,267 2,304 
Total Net sales$5,396 $4,981 $4,584 
Cost of sales:
CF$1,564 $1,380 $1,249 
AVA1,217 1,179 1,206 
Corporate (3)
22 
Total Cost of sales$2,803 $2,568 $2,461 
Operating expenses:
CF (1)
$811 $775 $703 
AVA(1)
705 668 671 
Corporate (3)
377 228 268 
Total Operating expenses$1,893 $1,671 $1,642 
Operating income:
CF (2)
585 559 328 
AVA (2)
514 420 427 
Total segment operating income$1,099 $979 $755 
Corporate (3)
(399)(237)(274)
Total Operating income$700 $742 $481 

(1)CF and AVA segment operating expenses include Selling and marketing, Research and development, and General and administrative expenses, excluding the amounts classified within Corporate.

(2)CF and AVA segment operating income includes depreciation expense proportionate to each segment’s Net sales.

(3)To the extent applicable, amounts included in Corporate consist of Share-based Compensation, Amortization of intangible assets, Acquisition and integration costs, Exit and restructuring costs, as well as certain other non-recurring costs (impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, and business acquisition purchase accounting adjustments).
Sales to significant customers
The Company has three customers, who are distributors of the Company’s offerings, that individually accounted for more than 10% of total Company Net sales during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The approximate percentage of Company total Net sales by segment to these customers were as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
CFAVATotalCFAVATotalCFAVATotal
Customer A16 %13 %29 %11 %10 %21 %%10 %18 %
Customer B%%15 %10 %%19 %%%14 %
Customer C%%15 %%%14 %%%12 %
These customers accounted for 31%, 14% and 13%, respectively, of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2025, and 24%, 13% and 11%, respectively, of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of total Net sales during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023, or more than 10% of outstanding accounts receivable as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.

Geographic data
Information regarding the Company’s operations by geographic area is contained in the following tables. Net sales amounts are attributed to geographic area based on customer location.

Net sales by region were as follows (in millions)(1):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
North America$2,695 $2,492 $2,353 
EMEA1,724 1,635 1,433 
Asia-Pacific613 526 513 
Latin America364 328 285 
Total Net sales$5,396 $4,981 $4,584 
(1)Certain current year and prior period net sales have been recast to appropriately reflect customer location, with no impact to Zebra’s consolidated net sales.

The U.S. and Germany were the only countries that accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s net sales in 2025, 2024 and 2023. Net sales during these years were as follows (in millions)(1):
 Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
U.S.$2,643 $2,431 $2,277 
Germany864 797 682 
Other1,889 1,753 1,625 
Total Net sales$5,396 $4,981 $4,584 
(1)Certain prior period net sales transactions have been recast to appropriately reflect customer location, with no impact to Zebra’s consolidated net sales.

Geographic data for long-lived assets is as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
North America$371 $341 $338 
EMEA60 56 61 
Asia-Pacific72 69 73 
Latin America16 
Total long-lived assets$519 $472 $478 
For the purpose of this disclosure, long-lived assets are defined by the Company as property, plant and equipment and ROU assets. Primarily all of the Company’s long-lived assets in the North America region are located in the U.S.
v3.25.4
Subsequent Event
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Event Subsequent Event
On February 4, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized additional share repurchases of up to $1 billion of outstanding shares of common stock. This share repurchase authorization is in addition to, and does not supersede, the existing share repurchase authorization made in 2022. Like the Company’s existing share repurchase authorization, 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.
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Management’s Role

Management is responsible for day-to-day cybersecurity risk management activities, including proactively identifying, assessing, prioritizing, managing and mitigating enterprise cybersecurity risks. Our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is the accountable leader in executive management for Zebra’s IT and cybersecurity programs.

The Chief Security Officer (“CSO”) is the senior-most security professional responsible for the implementation of the Company’s cybersecurity, product security, and corporate/physical security programs, and reports to the CFO. The CSO also makes recommendations to the Company’s executive management regarding the Company’s cybersecurity risk mitigation priorities. The Company’s current CSO has served in that role for Zebra since 2018. He is a recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity with over 15 years of global executive cybersecurity experience.
The Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) is a peer to the CSO, also reports to the CFO. The CIO and CSO partner to define and execute the Company’s cybersecurity strategy, with the CIO’s organization responsible for executing cybersecurity risk mitigation plans. Zebra’s current CIO was appointed to the role in 2022 and has nearly 20 years of experience in managing IT functions.

The Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) reports to the CSO and oversees the Company’s Security Operations Center (“SOC”). The CISO establishes and oversees the execution of prioritized cybersecurity mitigation plans for the Company. Zebra’s current CISO was appointed to the role in 2018 and has held multiple leadership roles overseeing IT functions since joining the Company in 2004, including driving efforts within the cybersecurity function.

Cybersecurity Risk Management

The underlying controls of our cybersecurity risk management program are based on recognized industry practices and standards for cybersecurity and information technology, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. Our approach to cybersecurity risk management includes the following key elements:

Defense and On-going Monitoring – Our SOC is responsible for the on-going monitoring and analysis of cybersecurity threats to the Company. The SOC evaluates cybersecurity incidents according to the Company’s cyber incident response plan, appropriate cybersecurity incident playbook, and crisis communications cybersecurity incident plan. The Company also utilizes endpoint detection and response services as well as data forensic investigation services for additional capability and timely assistance with potential cybersecurity incidents.

Technical Safeguards – The Company utilizes various tactics for cybersecurity threat protection. We periodically perform vulnerability assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, review logs and access, perform system maintenance, manage network perimeter protection, and implement and manage disaster recovery testing. Further, Zebra relies on its information security management system supported by a comprehensive set of policies that directly align with ISO 27001 and are supported by System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC2) reports and external ISO 27001 certification for certain parts of our business.

Education and Awareness – To foster employee awareness of cybersecurity threats, we provide periodic educational sessions to our employees, including annual training on general cybersecurity concepts and targeted educational opportunities that include real-life simulation and “tabletop exercises.” We also regularly conduct privacy and security summits that involve training and information sessions conducted by employees and by third parties.

Third-Party Risk Management (“TPRM”) – Our TPRM function focuses on mitigating cybersecurity risk posed by third parties, with an emphasis on vendors who have access to sensitive data or are integrated with critical business systems. This function performs initial TPRM assessments as part of the vendor selection process and regularly reassesses vendors based on vendor type and risk factors.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Zebra takes a comprehensive approach to managing cybersecurity risk, starting with the integration of cybersecurity risk into our overall enterprise risk management framework, among other significant risks to the Company.
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Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Board Oversight

Our Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of risks to the Company and is assisted by the Audit Committee in the oversight of cybersecurity risks. Management provides regular updates to the Board regarding the Company’s key cybersecurity activities. In connection with its oversight, the Audit Committee monitors the quality and effectiveness of the Company’s cybersecurity program, including security of its internal information technology systems and its products, services, and software solutions as well as our cybersecurity incident response plan and resources. Management provides quarterly updates to the Audit Committee about cybersecurity threat protection, detection, mitigation and remediation, including the overall status of the Company’s cybersecurity program, results of third-party assessments, and recent cybersecurity threats. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews the Company’s cybersecurity investment methodology to determine whether cybersecurity maturity improvements and risk reductions are being made.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of risks to the Company and is assisted by the Audit Committee in the oversight of cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Management provides regular updates to the Board regarding the Company’s key cybersecurity activities. In connection with its oversight, the Audit Committee monitors the quality and effectiveness of the Company’s cybersecurity program, including security of its internal information technology systems and its products, services, and software solutions as well as our cybersecurity incident response plan and resources. Management provides quarterly updates to the Audit Committee about cybersecurity threat protection, detection, mitigation and remediation, including the overall status of the Company’s cybersecurity program, results of third-party assessments, and recent cybersecurity threats. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews the Company’s cybersecurity investment methodology to determine whether cybersecurity maturity improvements and risk reductions are being made.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Management’s Role

Management is responsible for day-to-day cybersecurity risk management activities, including proactively identifying, assessing, prioritizing, managing and mitigating enterprise cybersecurity risks. Our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is the accountable leader in executive management for Zebra’s IT and cybersecurity programs.

The Chief Security Officer (“CSO”) is the senior-most security professional responsible for the implementation of the Company’s cybersecurity, product security, and corporate/physical security programs, and reports to the CFO. The CSO also makes recommendations to the Company’s executive management regarding the Company’s cybersecurity risk mitigation priorities. The Company’s current CSO has served in that role for Zebra since 2018. He is a recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity with over 15 years of global executive cybersecurity experience.
The Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) is a peer to the CSO, also reports to the CFO. The CIO and CSO partner to define and execute the Company’s cybersecurity strategy, with the CIO’s organization responsible for executing cybersecurity risk mitigation plans. Zebra’s current CIO was appointed to the role in 2022 and has nearly 20 years of experience in managing IT functions.

The Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) reports to the CSO and oversees the Company’s Security Operations Center (“SOC”). The CISO establishes and oversees the execution of prioritized cybersecurity mitigation plans for the Company. Zebra’s current CISO was appointed to the role in 2018 and has held multiple leadership roles overseeing IT functions since joining the Company in 2004, including driving efforts within the cybersecurity function.

Cybersecurity Risk Management

The underlying controls of our cybersecurity risk management program are based on recognized industry practices and standards for cybersecurity and information technology, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. Our approach to cybersecurity risk management includes the following key elements:

Defense and On-going Monitoring – Our SOC is responsible for the on-going monitoring and analysis of cybersecurity threats to the Company. The SOC evaluates cybersecurity incidents according to the Company’s cyber incident response plan, appropriate cybersecurity incident playbook, and crisis communications cybersecurity incident plan. The Company also utilizes endpoint detection and response services as well as data forensic investigation services for additional capability and timely assistance with potential cybersecurity incidents.

Technical Safeguards – The Company utilizes various tactics for cybersecurity threat protection. We periodically perform vulnerability assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, review logs and access, perform system maintenance, manage network perimeter protection, and implement and manage disaster recovery testing. Further, Zebra relies on its information security management system supported by a comprehensive set of policies that directly align with ISO 27001 and are supported by System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC2) reports and external ISO 27001 certification for certain parts of our business.

Education and Awareness – To foster employee awareness of cybersecurity threats, we provide periodic educational sessions to our employees, including annual training on general cybersecurity concepts and targeted educational opportunities that include real-life simulation and “tabletop exercises.” We also regularly conduct privacy and security summits that involve training and information sessions conducted by employees and by third parties.

Third-Party Risk Management (“TPRM”) – Our TPRM function focuses on mitigating cybersecurity risk posed by third parties, with an emphasis on vendors who have access to sensitive data or are integrated with critical business systems. This function performs initial TPRM assessments as part of the vendor selection process and regularly reassesses vendors based on vendor type and risk factors.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
Management is responsible for day-to-day cybersecurity risk management activities, including proactively identifying, assessing, prioritizing, managing and mitigating enterprise cybersecurity risks. Our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is the accountable leader in executive management for Zebra’s IT and cybersecurity programs.

The Chief Security Officer (“CSO”) is the senior-most security professional responsible for the implementation of the Company’s cybersecurity, product security, and corporate/physical security programs, and reports to the CFO. The CSO also makes recommendations to the Company’s executive management regarding the Company’s cybersecurity risk mitigation priorities. The Company’s current CSO has served in that role for Zebra since 2018. He is a recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity with over 15 years of global executive cybersecurity experience.
The Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) is a peer to the CSO, also reports to the CFO. The CIO and CSO partner to define and execute the Company’s cybersecurity strategy, with the CIO’s organization responsible for executing cybersecurity risk mitigation plans. Zebra’s current CIO was appointed to the role in 2022 and has nearly 20 years of experience in managing IT functions.

The Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) reports to the CSO and oversees the Company’s Security Operations Center (“SOC”). The CISO establishes and oversees the execution of prioritized cybersecurity mitigation plans for the Company. Zebra’s current CISO was appointed to the role in 2018 and has held multiple leadership roles overseeing IT functions since joining the Company in 2004, including driving efforts within the cybersecurity function.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block]
The Chief Security Officer (“CSO”) is the senior-most security professional responsible for the implementation of the Company’s cybersecurity, product security, and corporate/physical security programs, and reports to the CFO. The CSO also makes recommendations to the Company’s executive management regarding the Company’s cybersecurity risk mitigation priorities. The Company’s current CSO has served in that role for Zebra since 2018. He is a recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity with over 15 years of global executive cybersecurity experience.
The Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) is a peer to the CSO, also reports to the CFO. The CIO and CSO partner to define and execute the Company’s cybersecurity strategy, with the CIO’s organization responsible for executing cybersecurity risk mitigation plans. Zebra’s current CIO was appointed to the role in 2022 and has nearly 20 years of experience in managing IT functions.

The Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) reports to the CSO and oversees the Company’s Security Operations Center (“SOC”). The CISO establishes and oversees the execution of prioritized cybersecurity mitigation plans for the Company. Zebra’s current CISO was appointed to the role in 2018 and has held multiple leadership roles overseeing IT functions since joining the Company in 2004, including driving efforts within the cybersecurity function.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Management provides regular updates to the Board regarding the Company’s key cybersecurity activities. In connection with its oversight, the Audit Committee monitors the quality and effectiveness of the Company’s cybersecurity program, including security of its internal information technology systems and its products, services, and software solutions as well as our cybersecurity incident response plan and resources. Management provides quarterly updates to the Audit Committee about cybersecurity threat protection, detection, mitigation and remediation, including the overall status of the Company’s cybersecurity program, results of third-party assessments, and recent cybersecurity threats. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews the Company’s cybersecurity investment methodology to determine whether cybersecurity maturity improvements and risk reductions are being made.
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v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
These accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and include the accounts of Zebra and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Calendar
Fiscal Calendar
The Company’s fiscal year is a 52-week period ending on December 31. Interim fiscal quarters end on a Saturday and generally include 13 weeks of operating activity. During the 2025 fiscal year, the Company’s quarter end dates were March 29, June 28, September 27, and December 31.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
These consolidated financial statements were prepared using estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period as further discussed in the following footnotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash consists primarily of deposits with banks. Cash equivalents include deposits with banks and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than or equal to three months. Cash equivalents are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of a change in value because of changes in interest rates.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due to us from our customers, net of variable consideration and an allowance for doubtful accounts. Collateral on trade accounts receivable is generally not required. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable that is based on expected credit losses. Expected credit losses are estimated based on historical loss experience, the durations of outstanding trade receivables, and expectations of the future economic environment. Accounts are written off against the allowance account when they are determined to be no longer collectible.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is generally determined based on moving-average cost (which approximates cost on a first-in, first-out basis). Manufactured inventory costs include materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Purchased inventory cost also includes internal purchasing overhead costs. Raw material inventories primarily consist of product components as well as supplies used in repair operations. Provisions are made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable values as well as to record liabilities on non-cancellable purchase commitments. These provisions are based on forecasted demand, experience with specific customers or suppliers, the age and nature of the inventory or committed purchase, and the ability to redistribute inventory to other programs or rework it into other consumable inventory as well as renegotiate contractual terms with suppliers.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of property, plant and equipment, which are thirty years for buildings and range from three to ten years for all other asset categories. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or ten years.
Leases
Leases
The Company recognizes right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities for its lease commitments with terms greater than one year. Contractual options to extend or terminate lease agreements are reflected in the lease term when they are reasonably certain to be exercised. The initial measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities is based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term as of the commencement date. In determining future lease payments, the Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components. As the Company’s lease arrangements do not provide an implicit interest rate, we apply the Company’s incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future lease payments. Relevant information used in determining the Company’s incremental borrowing rate includes the duration of the lease, the transaction currency of the lease, and the Company’s credit risk relative to risk-free market rates. The Company’s ROU assets are measured including any initial direct costs incurred, net of lease incentives. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. All leases of the Company are classified as operating leases, with lease expense being recognized on a straight-line basis.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740 Topic, Income Taxes. Accordingly, deferred income taxes are provided for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company recognizes the benefit of tax positions when it is more likely than not to be sustained on its technical merits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. The Company has elected consolidated tax filings in certain of its jurisdictions which may allow the group to offset one member’s income with losses of other members in the current period and on a carryover basis. The income tax effects of non-inventory intra-entity asset transfers are recognized in the period in which the transfer occurs. The Company classifies its balance sheet accounts by applying jurisdictional netting principles for locations where consolidated tax filing elections are in place.
U.S. tax law contains the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”), Base Erosion Anti-Avoidance Tax (“BEAT”), and Deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (“FDII”) provisions, which relate to the taxation of certain foreign income. The Company recognizes its GILTI, BEAT, and FDII inclusions, when applicable, within income tax expense in the year included in its U.S. tax return.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. When evaluating goodwill for impairment as part of our annual assessment, we include consideration of current events and circumstances. Our annual impairment testing also includes a comparison of the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, goodwill would be considered to be impaired and reduced to its implied fair value. We estimate the fair value of reporting units using a weighted combination of the income and market approaches. The income approach requires management to estimate projected future operating and cash flow results, economic projections, and discount rates. The market approach estimates fair value using comparable marketplace fair value data from a comparable industry group.

As discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation, the Company changed its operating segments effective beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2025 and, also completed testing both immediately before and after its segment change, none of which resulted in an
impairment of goodwill.
Other Intangible Assets
Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets consist primarily of technology and patent rights, customer relationships, and trade names. These assets, which are generally acquired through business combinations, are recorded at fair value upon acquisition and amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life which typically ranges from two to eleven years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, which requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposition of the asset. If such assets are impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Investments in Securities
Investments in Securities
The Company’s investments primarily include equity securities that are accounted for at cost, adjusted for impairment losses or changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. These investments are primarily in venture capital backed technology companies where the Company's ownership interest is less than 20% and the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are primarily comprised of sales of hardware, supplies, services, and software offerings. We recognize revenues when we transfer control of promised goods or services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive, which includes estimates of variable consideration, in exchange for those goods or services. We are typically the principal in all elements of our transactions and record Net sales and Cost of sales on a gross basis. Substantially all revenues for tangible products, supplies, and perpetual or term software licenses are recognized at a point in time, which is generally upon shipment, when control and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, and the Company has a contractual right to payment. Revenues for our service offerings and Company-hosted software and solution offerings are typically recognized over time. Our service offerings include repair and maintenance service contracts, as well as professional services such as installation, integration and provisioning that typically occur in the early stages of a project. The average life of an initial repair and maintenance service contract is approximately three years. One year renewals are available thereafter. Professional service arrangements range in duration from a day to several weeks or months.
The Company elects to exclude sales and other governmental taxes that are collected by the Company from a customer, from the transaction price. The Company also considers shipping and handling activities as part of its fulfillment costs and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of goods, services or software solutions to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive. To determine total expected consideration, the Company estimates elements of variable consideration, which primarily include product rights of return, rebates, and other incentives. These estimates are developed using the expected value method and are reviewed and updated, as necessary, at each reporting period. Revenues, inclusive of variable consideration, are recognized to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in cumulative revenues recognized will not occur in future periods.

We enter into contracts that may include combinations of tangible products, services, and software solutions, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. We evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as a single contract and whether the combined or single contract has more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires judgment, and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple distinct performance obligations may impact the amount of revenue recorded in a reporting period. We deem performance obligations to be distinct if the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with readily available resources (“capable of being distinct”) and if the transfer of products, services, or software solutions is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract (“distinct within the context of the contract”).

For contract arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices for each performance obligation. In general, standalone selling prices are observable for tangible products and software licenses, while standalone selling prices for professional services, repair and maintenance services, and solutions are developed primarily with an expected cost-plus margin approach. Regional pricing, marketing strategies, and business practices are evaluated to derive estimated standalone selling prices.

The Company recognizes revenue for each performance obligation upon transfer of control of the promised goods or services. Control is deemed to have been transferred when the customer has the ability to direct the use of and has obtained substantially all of the remaining benefits from the goods and services. The determination of whether control transfers at a point in time or over time requires judgment and includes our consideration of the following: 1) whether the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided as the Company performs its promises; 2) whether the Company’s performance creates or enhances an asset that is under control of the customer; and 3) whether the Company’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company, while the Company has an enforceable right to payment for its performance completed to date.
Revenues for tangible products are generally recognized upon shipment, whereas revenues for services are generally recognized over time by using an output or time-based method, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition have been met. Revenues for software are recognized either upon delivery or over time using a time-based method, depending on how control is transferred to the customer. In cases where a bundle of products, services, and/or software are delivered to the customer, judgment is required to select the method of progress which best reflects the transfer of control.
Performance Obligations
The Company’s remaining performance obligations relate to services and software solutions.
Contract Balances
Progress on satisfying performance obligations under contracts with customers related to billed revenues is reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Accounts receivable, net. Progress on satisfying performance obligations under contracts with customers related to unbilled revenues (“contract assets”) is reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Prepaid expenses and other current assets for revenues expected to be billed within the next twelve months, and Other long-term assets for revenues expected to be billed thereafter. The total contract asset balances were
Our payment terms vary by the type and location of our customer and the products, services, or software solutions offered. The time between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, we have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component.

Costs to Obtain a Contract
Our incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract, which consist of sales commissions and incremental fringe benefits, are deferred and amortized over the weighted-average contract term. The incremental costs to obtain a contract are derived at a portfolio level and amortized on a straight-line basis.
Research and Development Costs
Research and Development Costs
Research and development (“R&D”) costs include:
Salaries, benefits, and other R&D personnel related costs;
Consulting and other outside services used in the R&D process;
Engineering supplies;
Engineering related information systems costs; and
Allocation of building and related costs.

R&D costs are expensed as incurred, including those associated with developing and maintaining software within our customer offerings. The Company typically applies a dynamic and iterative approach to developing customer product and software offerings as well as ongoing software maintenance, and feature and functionality enhancement releases, and accordingly, such costs do not meet capitalization criteria.
Advertising
Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Warranties
Warranties
In general, the Company provides warranty coverage of one year on mobile computers and batteries. Printers are warrantied from one to three years, depending on the product. Advanced data capture products are warrantied from one to five years, depending on the product. Thermal printheads are warrantied from six months to one year, depending on the product, and battery-based products, such as location tags, are covered by a 90-day warranty. Point-of-sale solutions, self-serve kiosks, and interactive touchscreen displays are warrantied from 18 months to five years, depending on the product. A provision for warranty expense is adjusted quarterly based on historical and expected warranty experience.
Contingencies
Contingencies
The Company establishes a liability for loss contingencies when the loss is both probable and estimable.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value have generally included our employee deferred compensation plan investments, foreign currency forwards, and interest rate swaps. In accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), we recognize derivative instruments and hedging activities as either assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and measure them at fair value. Accounting for the gains and losses on our derivatives resulting from changes in fair value is dependent on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.
The Company utilizes foreign currency forwards to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. We use broker quotations or market transactions, in either the listed or over-the-counter markets, to value our foreign currency exchange contracts. The Company also periodically utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge a portion of the variability in future cash flows on debt. We use relevant observable market inputs at quoted intervals, such as forward yield curves and the Company’s own credit risk, to value our interest rate swaps. See Note 11, Derivative Instruments for additional information on the Company’s derivatives and hedging activities.
The Company’s securities held for its deferred compensation plans are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. If active markets for identical assets are not available to determine fair value, then we use quoted prices for similar assets or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of those financial instruments.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation
The Company has share-based compensation plans and an employee stock purchase plan under which shares of Class A Common Stock are available for future grant and purchase. The Company recognizes compensation costs over the required service period of awards, which is typically three years; subject to certain employment conditions. These costs are recognized net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation costs associated with awards with graded vesting terms are recognized on a straight-line basis.
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Translation
The balance sheet accounts of the Company’s subsidiaries that have not designated the U.S. Dollar as its functional currency are translated into U.S. Dollars using the period-end exchange rate, and statement of earnings items are translated using the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation gains or losses are recorded in Stockholders’ equity as a cumulative translation adjustment, which is a component of accumulated comprehensive loss (“AOCI”) within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Acquisitions
Acquisitions
We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting which requires that the purchase price be allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, generally measured at their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. The estimates used to determine the fair values of long-lived assets, such as intangible assets, can be complex and require judgment. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from revenues and the determination of discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based on estimates and assumptions utilized as part of the purchase price allocation process and are believed to be reasonable; however, elements of these estimates and assumptions are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement during the measurement period, which is up to one year after the acquisition date.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In the current year, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an annual tabular effective tax rate reconciliation disclosure including information for specified categories and jurisdiction levels, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state/local, and significant foreign jurisdiction. This ASU was applied retrospectively and did not have an impact on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires disaggregated disclosure of certain categories of expenses that are included within expense captions presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations on an annual and interim basis. This ASU will be effective for the Company’s fiscal December 31, 2027 year-end and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. We are assessing the impact of this guidance on our disclosures; it will not have an impact on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which provides a practical expedient to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date will remain unchanged while estimating the expected credit losses on accounts receivables and contract assets. This ASU will be effective for the Company beginning in 2026. We have assessed the impact of this ASU and do not expect it to have a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which amends the criteria for capitalizing internal-use software development costs. This ASU will be effective for the Company beginning in 2028, with early adoption permitted. While we are currently assessing the impact of this ASU, we do not expect it to have a significant impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 established a fair
value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into the following three broad levels:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs (e.g. U.S. Treasuries and money market funds).
Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. In addition, the Company considers counterparty credit risk in the assessment of fair value.
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company commonly uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to such risks and may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under ASC 815. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
In accordance with ASC 815, the Company recognizes derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and measures them at fair value.
v3.25.4
Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our Net sales disaggregated by product category for each of our segments, CF and AVA, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
Year Ended December 31, 2025
SegmentTangible ProductsServices and SoftwareTotal
CF$2,156 $804 $2,960 
AVA2,262 174 2,436 
Total$4,418 $978 $5,396 
Year Ended December 31, 2024
SegmentTangible ProductsServices and SoftwareTotal
CF$1,916 $798 $2,714 
AVA2,100 167 2,267 
Total$4,016 $965 $4,981 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
SegmentTangible ProductsServices and SoftwareTotal
CF$1,522 $758 $2,280 
AVA2,143 161 2,304 
Total$3,665 $919 $4,584 
v3.25.4
Inventories (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Categories of Inventories
The categories of Inventories, net are as follows (in millions): 
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Raw materials (1)
$230 $248 
Work in process
Finished goods492 441 
Total Inventories, net$729 $693 
(1) Raw material inventories primarily consist of product components as well as supplies used in repair operations.
v3.25.4
Business Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation to Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The preliminary purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows (in millions):
Identifiable intangible assets$501 
Inventory96 
Accounts receivable59 
Other assets acquired41 
Deferred tax liabilities(62)
Accounts payable(48)
Other liabilities assumed(60)
Net assets acquired$527 
Goodwill on acquisition776 
Total purchase price$1,303 
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation to Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired
The purchase price allocation to identifiable intangible assets acquired was as follows:
Fair Value (in millions)Useful Life (in years)
Technology$277 7
Customer relationships206 10
Trade name18 3
Total identifiable intangible assets$501 
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Net Carrying Value of Goodwill
Changes in the net carrying value of goodwill by segment were as follows (in millions):
 CFAVATotal
Goodwill as of December 31, 2024$2,085 $1,806 $3,891 
Elo acquisition776 — 776 
Photoneo acquisition— 34 34 
Foreign exchange impact23 26 
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025$2,864 $1,863 $4,727 
Schedule of Amortized Intangible Assets
The balances in Other Intangibles, net consisted of the following (in millions):
 As of December 31, 2025As of December 31, 2024
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization & Impairment
NetGross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization & Impairment
Net
Amortized intangible assets
Technology and patents$1,248 $(843)$405 $949 $(737)$212 
Customer and other relationships1,079 (693)386 857 (647)210 
Trade names85 (67)18 65 (65)— 
Total$2,412 $(1,603)$809 $1,871 $(1,449)$422 
Schedule of Estimated Future Intangible Asset Amortization Expense
Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
2026$149 
2027135 
2028122 
202994 
203086 
Thereafter223 
Total$809 
v3.25.4
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net is comprised of the following (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
Buildings$114 $99 
Land
Machinery and equipment 422 377 
Furniture and office equipment35 33 
Software and computer equipment79 107 
Leasehold improvements141 115 
Projects in progress 60 43 
Property, plant and equipment, gross$859 $781 
Less accumulated depreciation (506)(476)
Property, plant and equipment, net$353 $305 
v3.25.4
Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Investments
A rollforward of the Company’s long-term investments is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Balance at the beginning of the period$110 $113 $113 
Loss on long-term investments(11)(6)(1)
Purchases of long-term investments
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments(1)— — 
Balance at the end of the period$103 $110 $113 
v3.25.4
Exit and Restructuring Costs (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Liability Associated With Exit and Restructuring Activities
A rollforward of the liability associated with the Company’s Exit and restructuring activities is as follows (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Balance as of the beginning of the year$$22 $
Exit and restructuring charges, excluding long-lived asset impairments and working capital charges271798
Non-cash utilization(3)(13)
Cash payments(8)(32)(72)
Balance as of the end of the year$23 $$22 
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2025 are classified below (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total    
Assets:
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan$48 $— $— $48 
Total Assets at fair value$48 $— $— $48 
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$$$— $
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan48 — — 48 
Total Liabilities at fair value$50 $$— $55 
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2024 are classified below (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total    
Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts (1)
$$30 $— $31 
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan41 — — 41 
Total Assets at fair value$42 $30 $— $72 
Liabilities:
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan41 — — 41 
Total Liabilities at fair value$41 $— $— $41 

(1)The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts is calculated as follows:
Fair value of forward contracts associated with forecasted sales hedges is calculated using the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points (Level 2).
Fair value of hedges against net assets denominated in foreign currencies is calculated at the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points (Level 2). Except, if the hedge has matured but not yet settled as of period end, then the fair value is calculated at the amount at which the hedge is being settled (Level 1).
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The following table presents the fair value of its derivative instruments (in millions):
Asset (Liability)
Fair Values as of December 31,
Balance Sheets Classification20252024
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:
    Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$— $30 
    Foreign exchange contractsAccrued liabilities(5)— 
Total derivative instruments designated as hedges$(5)$30 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
    Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$— $
    Foreign exchange contractsAccrued liabilities(2)— 
Total derivative instruments not designated as hedges$(2)$
Total net derivative (liability) asset$(7)$31 
Schedule of Net Gains (Losses) from Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges
The following table presents the net gains (losses) from changes in fair values of derivatives that are not designated as hedges (in millions):
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income
Statements of Operations ClassificationYear Ended December 31,
202520242023
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
    Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange (loss) gain$(24)$$(4)
    Forward interest rate swapsInterest expense, net— 31 
Total net (loss) gain recognized in income$(24)$35 $
Schedule of Notional Value and Net Fair Value of Outstanding Contracts The notional values and the net fair values of these outstanding contracts were as follows (in millions):
December 31,
 20252024
Notional balance of outstanding contracts:
British Pound/U.S. Dollar£14 £
Euro/U.S. Dollar92 146 
Euro/Czech Koruna13 16 
Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar¥395 ¥360 
Singapore Dollar/U.S. DollarS$16 S$23 
Mexican Peso/U.S. DollarMex$250 Mex$142 
Polish Zloty/U.S. Dollar71 53 
Net fair value of (liabilities) assets of outstanding contracts$(2)$
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Carrying Value of Debt
The following table shows the carrying value of the Company’s debt (in millions):
December 31,
20252024
Term Loan A$1,575 $1,575 
Senior Notes500 500 
Revolving Credit Facility275 — 
Receivables Financing Facility161 108 
Total debt$2,511 $2,183 
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs(8)(9)
Less: Unamortized discounts(2)(3)
Less: Current portion of debt(141)(79)
Total long-term debt$2,361 $2,092 
Schedule of Future Maturities of Debt
As of December 31, 2025, the future maturities of debt are as follows (in millions):
2026$141 
20271,870 
2028— 
2029— 
2030— 
Thereafter500 
Total future maturities of debt$2,511 
v3.25.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Activities Associated With Operating Leases
The following table presents activities associated with our leases (in millions):
December 31,
202520242023
Fixed lease expenses$48 $50 $52 
Variable lease expenses17 20 35 
Total lease expenses$65 $70 $87 
Cash paid for leases$67 $72 $82 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations$30 $44 $55 
Reductions of ROU assets and lease liabilities(2)(7)(1)
Net non-cash increases to ROU assets and lease liabilities$28 $37 $54 
ROU asset impairments
$$— $— 
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (in millions):
2026$49 
202741 
202838 
202932 
203026 
Thereafter48 
Total future minimum lease payments$234 
Less: Interest(39)
Present value of lease liabilities$195 
Reported as of December 31, 2025:
Current portion of lease liabilities$38 
Long-term lease liabilities157 
Present value of lease liabilities$195 
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Accrued Liabilities
The components of Accrued liabilities are as follows (in millions):
December 31,
20252024
Incentive compensation$150 $174 
Unremitted cash collections due to banks on factored accounts receivable84 51 
Payroll and benefits75 76 
Customer rebates63 56 
Current portion of lease liabilities38 36 
Current portion of warranty liabilities28 26 
Freight and duty26 12 
Exit and restructuring23 
Other71 68 
Accrued liabilities$558 $503 
Schedule of Accrued Warranty Obligations
The following table is a summary of the Company’s warranty obligations (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
Warranty Reserve202520242023
Balance at the beginning of the year$26 $27 $26 
Acquisitions— — 
Warranty expense39 28 29 
Warranties fulfilled(33)(29)(28)
Balance at the end of the year$34 $26 $27 
Schedule Commitment Maturity
The Company has a limited number of multi-year purchase commitments, primarily related to semiconductors and cloud services, which contain minimum purchase requirements and are non-cancellable. Commitments under these multi-year contracts, which exclude routine purchase orders for goods and services, are as follows (in millions):

2026$59 
202735 
2028
2029
2030
Thereafter
Total$101 
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefit
The compensation expense from the Company’s share-based compensation plans and associated income tax benefit, excluding the effects of excess tax benefits or shortfalls, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
Compensation costs and related income tax benefit202520242023
Cost of sales$12 $$
Selling and marketing36 27 16 
Research and development51 36 25 
General and administration76 38 19 
Total compensation expense$175 $110 $66 
Income tax benefit$29 $18 $13 
Schedule of Restricted and Performance Stock-settled Awards
A summary of the Company’s restricted and performance stock-settled awards for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2025
RSUsPSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year482,067 $295.39 241,946 $304.44 
Granted360,927 292.50 98,404 306.77 
Released(221,552)298.86 (65,647)362.95 
Forfeited
(17,643)296.72 (2,379)292.45 
Outstanding at end of year603,799 $292.35 272,324 $291.28 

Year Ended December 31, 2024
RSUsPSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year437,379 $299.19 195,932 $334.59 
Granted277,390 309.99 88,029 309.05 
Released(210,972)322.67 (35,597)482.42 
Forfeited(21,730)293.83 (6,418)304.52 
Outstanding at end of year482,067 $295.39 241,946 $304.44 

Year Ended December 31, 2023
RSUsPSUs
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year242,732 $404.19 105,928 $406.89 
Granted336,168 260.31 104,620 258.57 
Released(95,837)412.47 (64)482.42 
Forfeited(45,684)332.66 (14,552)313.74 
Outstanding at end of year437,379 $299.19 195,932 $334.59 
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Geographical Sources of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
The geographical sources of income before income taxes were as follows (in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Domestic$360 $486 $167 
Foreign200 149 167 
Total$560 $635 $334 
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Federal (national)$81 $46 $(3)
State16 17 
Foreign44 44 40 
Total$141 $107 $38 
Schedule of Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Actual Income Tax Rate
A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our actual income tax rate is provided below (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
AmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercent
U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate$118 21.0 %$133 21.0 %$70 21.0 %
State and Local Income Taxes, net of federal income tax effect(1)
12 2.2 16 2.5 0.2 
Foreign Tax Effects
Singapore
Statutory tax rate difference between Singapore and United States(1)(0.3)(1)(0.2)(4)(1.1)
Other— — 0.1 — — 
Canada
Changes in valuation allowance(21)(3.8)(5)(0.8)1.4 
Other— — 0.4 (7)(2.1)
Luxembourg
Effect of Changes in Tax Laws or Rates Enacted in the Current Period— — 15 2.3 — — 
Changes in valuation allowance— — (13)(2.1)— 0.1 
Other— — (1)(0.2)— — 
Other Foreign Jurisdictions1.6 — 0.1 — — 
Effect of Cross-border Tax Laws0.1 (37)(5.8)(18)(5.4)
U.S. Federal Tax Credits
Research and development tax credits(10)(1.8)(14)(2.2)(19)(5.7)
Nontaxable or nondeductible U.S. Federal Items
Officers' Comp §162(m) & Share-based Comp19 3.4 1.3 2.4 
Other1.2 0.2 0.3 
Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits1.5 0.5 0.3 
Other Adjustments
Other(1)0.1 (2)(0.2)— — 
Effective Tax Rate$141 25.2 %$107 16.9 %$38 11.4 %

(1)State taxes in Kentucky and Illinois made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category (2023-2025)
Schedule of Income Taxes Paid, Net of Refunds Received
Income taxes paid, net of refunds received, were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
U.S. Federal Taxes$65 $76 $130 
State and Local Taxes
Illinois
Kentucky11 
Other States10 
Foreign Taxes
United Kingdom— 74 
Singapore17 16 
Other Foreign28 15 16 
Total$134 $124 $252 
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Tax effects of temporary differences that resulted in deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in millions):
 December 31,
 20252024
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized research expenditures$219 $292 
Deferred revenue103 102 
Tax credits43 45 
Net operating loss carryforwards380 400 
Other accruals59 34 
Inventory items21 24 
Sales return/rebate reserve89 53 
Share-based compensation expense26 16 
Legal accrual
Lease liabilities23 24 
Valuation allowance(383)(404)
Total deferred tax assets$581 $587 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization162 83 
Unrealized gains and losses on securities and investments22 
Undistributed earnings
Right of use lease assets19 19 
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities$199 $132 
Net deferred tax assets$382 $455 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
Year ended December 31,
20252024
Balance at beginning of year$30 $17 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year14 14 
Lapse of statutes(1)(1)
Balance at end of year$43 $30 
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share (in millions, except share data):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Basic:
Net income $419 $528 $296 
Weighted-average shares outstanding50,820,589 51,494,957 51,378,051 
Basic earnings per share$8.24 $10.25 $5.75 
Diluted:
Net income $419 $528 $296 
Weighted-average shares outstanding50,820,589 51,494,957 51,378,051 
Dilutive shares391,806 384,752 332,911 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding51,212,395 51,879,709 51,710,962 
Diluted earnings per share$8.18 $10.18 $5.72 
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in each component of AOCI during the three years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in millions):
Unrealized gain (loss) on sales hedgingForeign currency translation adjustmentsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2022$(11)$(55)$(66)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(7)(1)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)
15 — 15 
Tax effect(2)— (2)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax12 
Balance at December 31, 2023(5)(49)(54)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications47 (17)30 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)
(11)— (11)
Tax effect(9)— (9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax27 (17)10 
Balance at December 31, 202422 (66)(44)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(74)52 (22)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(1)
39 — 39 
Tax effect— 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(26)52 26 
Balance at December 31, 2025$(4)$(14)$(18)

(1) See Note 11, Derivative Instruments regarding the timing of reclassifications to operating results.
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Information by Segment
Financial information by segment is presented as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Net sales:
CF$2,960 $2,714 $2,280 
AVA2,436 2,267 2,304 
Total Net sales$5,396 $4,981 $4,584 
Cost of sales:
CF$1,564 $1,380 $1,249 
AVA1,217 1,179 1,206 
Corporate (3)
22 
Total Cost of sales$2,803 $2,568 $2,461 
Operating expenses:
CF (1)
$811 $775 $703 
AVA(1)
705 668 671 
Corporate (3)
377 228 268 
Total Operating expenses$1,893 $1,671 $1,642 
Operating income:
CF (2)
585 559 328 
AVA (2)
514 420 427 
Total segment operating income$1,099 $979 $755 
Corporate (3)
(399)(237)(274)
Total Operating income$700 $742 $481 

(1)CF and AVA segment operating expenses include Selling and marketing, Research and development, and General and administrative expenses, excluding the amounts classified within Corporate.

(2)CF and AVA segment operating income includes depreciation expense proportionate to each segment’s Net sales.

(3)To the extent applicable, amounts included in Corporate consist of Share-based Compensation, Amortization of intangible assets, Acquisition and integration costs, Exit and restructuring costs, as well as certain other non-recurring costs (impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, and business acquisition purchase accounting adjustments).
Schedule of Net Sales to Significant Customers as a Percent of Total Net Sales The approximate percentage of Company total Net sales by segment to these customers were as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
CFAVATotalCFAVATotalCFAVATotal
Customer A16 %13 %29 %11 %10 %21 %%10 %18 %
Customer B%%15 %10 %%19 %%%14 %
Customer C%%15 %%%14 %%%12 %
Schedule of Information Regarding Operations by Geographic Area
Net sales by region were as follows (in millions)(1):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
North America$2,695 $2,492 $2,353 
EMEA1,724 1,635 1,433 
Asia-Pacific613 526 513 
Latin America364 328 285 
Total Net sales$5,396 $4,981 $4,584 
(1)Certain current year and prior period net sales have been recast to appropriately reflect customer location, with no impact to Zebra’s consolidated net sales.
Schedule of Net Sales by Country Net sales during these years were as follows (in millions)(1):
 Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
U.S.$2,643 $2,431 $2,277 
Germany864 797 682 
Other1,889 1,753 1,625 
Total Net sales$5,396 $4,981 $4,584 
(1)Certain prior period net sales transactions have been recast to appropriately reflect customer location, with no impact to Zebra’s consolidated net sales.
Schedule of Geographic Data for Long-lived Assets
Geographic data for long-lived assets is as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
North America$371 $341 $338 
EMEA60 56 61 
Asia-Pacific72 69 73 
Latin America16 
Total long-lived assets$519 $472 $478 
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Building  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful lives (in years) 30 years
All Other Assets | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful lives (in years) 3 years
All Other Assets | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful lives (in years) 10 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful lives (in years) 10 years
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Other Intangible Assets, Revenue Recognition (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Timing of performance and recognition Our service offerings include repair and maintenance service contracts, as well as professional services such as installation, integration and provisioning that typically occur in the early stages of a project. The average life of an initial repair and maintenance service contract is approximately three years. One year renewals are available thereafter. Professional service arrangements range in duration from a day to several weeks or months.
Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Capitalized intangible assets, useful life (in years) 2 years
Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Capitalized intangible assets, useful life (in years) 11 years
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Advertising expenses $ 27 $ 28 $ 31
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Warranties (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Mobile Computers, Printers and Batteries  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 1 year
Printers | Minimum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 1 year
Printers | Maximum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 3 years
Advanced Data Capture Products | Minimum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 1 year
Advanced Data Capture Products | Maximum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 5 years
Printheads | Minimum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 6 months
Printheads | Maximum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 1 year
Battery-based Products  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 90 days
ELO | Minimum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 18 months
ELO | Maximum  
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Product warranty term 5 years
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Share-Based Compensation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Award vesting period 3 years
v3.25.4
Revenues - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales $ 5,396 $ 4,981 $ 4,584
Tangible Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 4,418 4,016 3,665
Services and Software      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 978 965 919
CF      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 2,960 2,714 2,280
CF | Tangible Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 2,156 1,916 1,522
CF | Services and Software      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 804 798 758
AVA      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 2,436 2,267 2,304
AVA | Tangible Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 2,262 2,100 2,143
AVA | Services and Software      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Net sales $ 174 $ 167 $ 161
v3.25.4
Revenues - Performance Obligation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Remaining performance obligation   $ 1,190
Expected recognition period (in years)   2 years
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Remaining performance obligation $ 1,170  
Expected recognition period (in years) 2 years  
v3.25.4
Revenues - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Contract assets $ 12,000,000 $ 11,000,000  
Capitalized contract, impairment loss 0 0 $ 0
Deferred revenue 842,000,000 757,000,000  
Revenue recognized which was previously included in deferred revenue 441,000,000 455,000,000 432,000,000
Deferred commission costs      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Deferred commissions 32,000,000 38,000,000  
Amortization expense related to commissions $ 30,000,000 $ 29,000,000 $ 26,000,000
v3.25.4
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials $ 230 $ 248
Work in process 7 4
Finished goods 492 441
Total Inventories, net $ 729 $ 693
v3.25.4
Business Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Feb. 28, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Goodwill     $ 4,727 $ 3,891  
Cash purchase consideration     1,365 0 $ 0
Acquisition and integration costs     24 6 $ 6
Elo acquisition          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Consideration transferred for net assets acquired $ 1,303        
Goodwill $ 776        
Consolidated net sales     96    
Unaudited pro forma net sales     $ 5,711 $ 5,350  
Elo acquisition | Technology          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Useful Life (in years) 7 years        
Elo acquisition | Customer relationships          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Useful Life (in years) 10 years        
Photoneo acquisition          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Goodwill   $ 34      
Cash purchase consideration   62      
Photoneo acquisition | Technology          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets   $ 17      
Useful Life (in years)   7 years      
Photoneo acquisition | Customer relationships          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets   $ 6      
Useful Life (in years)   7 years      
v3.25.4
Business Acquisitions - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation to Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Goodwill on acquisition $ 4,727   $ 3,891
Elo acquisition      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Identifiable intangible assets   $ 501  
Inventory   96  
Accounts receivable   59  
Other assets acquired   41  
Deferred tax liabilities   (62)  
Accounts payable   (48)  
Other liabilities assumed   (60)  
Net assets acquired   527  
Goodwill on acquisition   776  
Total purchase price   $ 1,303  
v3.25.4
Business Acquisitions - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation to Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - Elo acquisition
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Fair Value $ 501
Technology  
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Fair Value $ 277
Useful Life (in years) 7 years
Customer relationships  
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Fair Value $ 206
Useful Life (in years) 10 years
Trade name  
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Fair Value $ 18
Useful Life (in years) 3 years
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Changes in Net Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill as of December 31, 2024 $ 3,891
Foreign exchange impact 26
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025 4,727
Elo acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Acquisitions 776
Photoneo acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Acquisitions 34
CF  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill as of December 31, 2024 2,085
Foreign exchange impact 3
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025 2,864
CF | Elo acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Acquisitions 776
CF | Photoneo acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Acquisitions 0
AVA  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill as of December 31, 2024 1,806
Foreign exchange impact 23
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025 1,863
AVA | Elo acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Acquisitions 0
AVA | Photoneo acquisition  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Acquisitions $ 34
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Amortization expense $ 114 $ 104 $ 104
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets 45 $ 0 $ 0
Technology and patents      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets $ 34    
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Amortized Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 2,412 $ 1,871
Accumulated Amortization & Impairment (1,603) (1,449)
Total 809 422
Technology and patents    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,248 949
Accumulated Amortization & Impairment (843) (737)
Total 405 212
Customer and other relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,079 857
Accumulated Amortization & Impairment (693) (647)
Total 386 210
Trade names    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 85 65
Accumulated Amortization & Impairment (67) (65)
Total $ 18 $ 0
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Estimated Future Intangible Asset Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fiscal Year Maturity    
2026 $ 149  
2027 135  
2028 122  
2029 94  
2030 86  
Thereafter 223  
Total $ 809 $ 422
v3.25.4
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 859 $ 781  
Less accumulated depreciation (506) (476)  
Property, plant and equipment, net 353 305  
Depreciation expense 71 68 $ 72
Buildings      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 114 99  
Land      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 8 7  
Machinery and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 422 377  
Furniture and office equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 35 33  
Software and computer equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 79 107  
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 141 115  
Projects in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 60 $ 43  
v3.25.4
Investments - Schedule of Long-term Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Long Term Investments [Roll Forward]      
Balance at the beginning of the period $ 110 $ 113 $ 113
Loss on long-term investments (11) (6) (1)
Purchases of long-term investments 5 3 1
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments (1) 0 0
Balance at the end of the period $ 103 $ 110 $ 113
v3.25.4
Exit and Restructuring Costs - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Exit and restructuring charges, excluding long-lived asset impairments and working capital charges $ 76 $ 17 $ 98  
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets 45 0 0  
ROU asset impairments 8 0 0  
Remaining payment obligations 23 $ 4 $ 22 $ 9
Dispose of or exit its robotics automation solutions business        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Exit and restructuring charges, excluding long-lived asset impairments and working capital charges 55      
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets 45      
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment 34      
ROU asset impairments 8      
Long lived assets impairment 3      
2025 Productivity Plan        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Exit and restructuring charges incurred $ 21      
v3.25.4
Exit and Restructuring Costs - Schedule of Liability Associated With Exit and Restructuring Activities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of the beginning of the year $ 4 $ 22 $ 9
Exit and restructuring charges, excluding long-lived asset impairments and working capital charges 27 17 98
Non-cash utilization 0 (3) (13)
Cash payments (8) (32) (72)
Balance as of the end of the year $ 23 $ 4 $ 22
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Assets:    
Derivative asset $ 31  
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan 41 $ 48
Total Assets at fair value 72 48
Liabilities:    
Derivative liability   7
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan 41 48
Total Liabilities at fair value $ 41 55
Derivative Asset Statement Of Financial Position Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag Foreign exchange contracts (1)  
Level 1    
Assets:    
Derivative asset $ 1  
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan 41 48
Total Assets at fair value 42 48
Liabilities:    
Derivative liability   2
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan 41 48
Total Liabilities at fair value 41 50
Level 2    
Assets:    
Derivative asset 30  
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan 0 0
Total Assets at fair value 30 0
Liabilities:    
Derivative liability   5
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan 0 0
Total Liabilities at fair value 0 5
Level 3    
Assets:    
Derivative asset 0  
Investments related to the deferred compensation plan 0 0
Total Assets at fair value 0 0
Liabilities:    
Derivative liability   0
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan 0 0
Total Liabilities at fair value $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total net derivative (liability) asset $ (7) $ 31
Derivative instruments designated as hedges:    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total net derivative (liability) asset (5) 30
Derivative instruments designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value 0 30
Derivative instruments designated as hedges: | Accrued liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, fair value (5) 0
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Total net derivative (liability) asset (2) 1
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value 0 1
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: | Accrued liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, fair value $ (2) $ 0
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Net Gains (Losses) from Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges (Details) - Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Total net (loss) gain recognized in income $ (24) $ 35 $ 5
Foreign exchange (loss) gain      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Total net (loss) gain recognized in income (24) 4 (4)
Interest expense, net      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Total net (loss) gain recognized in income $ 0 $ 31 $ 9
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:            
Cash receipts $ 77   $ 86      
Derivative instruments designated as hedges: | Foreign currency exchange forward | Cash flow hedge            
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:            
Maturity   12 months        
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]   Total Net sales Total Net sales Total Net sales    
Gain (loss) on contract   $ (39) $ 11 $ (15)    
Derivative forward long-term interest rate swap | €         € 582 € 592
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:            
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:            
Gain (loss) on contract   $ (24) $ 35 $ 5    
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges: | Foreign currency exchange forward            
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:            
Maturity   1 month        
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Notional Values and Net Fair Value of Outstanding Contracts (Details) - Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
€ in Millions, ¥ in Millions, £ in Millions, zł in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2025
JPY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2025
SGD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
MXN ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
PLN (zł)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2024
JPY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2024
SGD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
MXN ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
PLN (zł)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
British Pound/U.S. Dollar                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts | £ £ 14             £ 5            
Euro/U.S. Dollar                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts | €   € 92             € 146          
Euro/Czech Koruna                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts | €   € 13             € 16          
Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts | ¥     ¥ 395             ¥ 360        
Singapore Dollar/U.S. Dollar                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts       $ 16             $ 23      
Mexican Peso/U.S. Dollar                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts         $ 250             $ 142    
Polish Zloty/U.S. Dollar                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Notional balance of outstanding contracts | zł           zł 71             zł 53  
Foreign currency exchange forward                            
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Net fair value of (liabilities) assets of outstanding contracts             $ (2)             $ 1
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Carrying Value of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 2,511 $ 2,183
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (8) (9)
Less: Unamortized discounts (2) (3)
Less: Current portion of debt (141) (79)
Total long-term debt 2,361 2,092
Revolving Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt 275 0
Term Loan A | Loans Payable    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt 1,575 1,575
Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt 500 500
Receivables Financing Facility | Secured Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 161 $ 108
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Future Maturities of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2026 $ 141  
2027 1,870  
2028 0  
2029 0  
2030 0  
Thereafter 500  
Total debt $ 2,511 $ 2,183
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Estimated fair value debt $ 2,500,000,000 $ 2,200,000,000
A&R Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Letters of credit 10,000,000  
Funds available for other borrowings $ 1,215,000,000  
Revolving credit facility interest rate 4.79%  
Term Loan A | Term Loan A    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Term loan interest rate 4.97%  
Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Fixed interest rate 6.50%  
Secured Debt | Receivables Financing Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 180,000,000  
Revolving credit facility interest rate 4.74%  
Accounts receivable pledged $ 738,000,000  
Outstanding borrowings 161,000,000  
Outstanding borrowings, current $ 53,000,000  
v3.25.4
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Term of lease (up to) 10 years    
ROU asset impairments $ 8 $ 0 $ 0
Weighted average remaining term 5 years 6 years 6 years
Weighted average discount rate used to measure ROU assets and lease liabilities (approximately) 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities  
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Activities Associated With Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Fixed lease expenses $ 48 $ 50 $ 52
Variable lease expenses 17 20 35
Total lease expenses 65 70 87
Cash paid for leases 67 72 82
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations 30 44 55
Reductions of ROU assets and lease liabilities (2) (7) (1)
Net non-cash increases to ROU assets and lease liabilities 28 37 54
ROU asset impairments $ 8 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
2026 $ 49  
2027 41  
2028 38  
2029 32  
2030 26  
Thereafter 48  
Total future minimum lease payments 234  
Less: Interest (39)  
Present value of lease liabilities 195  
Current portion of lease liabilities 38 $ 36
Long-term lease liabilities $ 157 $ 155
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Components of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Incentive compensation $ 150 $ 174
Unremitted cash collections due to banks on factored accounts receivable 84 51
Payroll and benefits 75 76
Customer rebates 63 56
Current portion of lease liabilities 38 36
Current portion of warranty liabilities 28 26
Freight and duty 26 12
Exit and restructuring 23 4
Other 71 68
Accrued liabilities $ 558 $ 503
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Accrued Warranty Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]      
Balance at the beginning of the year $ 26 $ 27 $ 26
Acquisitions 2 0 0
Warranty expense 39 28 29
Warranties fulfilled (33) (29) (28)
Balance at the end of the year $ 34 $ 26 $ 27
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Commitment Maturity (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 59
2027 35
2028 3
2029 1
2030 1
Thereafter 2
Total $ 101
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities, Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Purchase commitment $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unearned compensation costs related to awards granted $ 138    
Unearned compensation cost, expected to be recognized over period 1 year 4 months 24 days    
Vesting period 3 years    
RSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
PSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
SARs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Intrinsic value outstanding $ 16 $ 54  
Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (in years) 1 year    
Cash-settled Awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
Share-based liabilities paid $ 14 $ 13 $ 9
Number of shares that became available under the plan (in shares) 79,663 59,266 45,460
2018 Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares available for grant (in shares) 1,279,139    
2020 ESPP | Employee Stock      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares available for grant (in shares) 1,261,305    
Number of shares that became available under the plan (in shares) 1,500,000    
Purchase price equal to lesser of fair market value percentage 95.00%    
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Compensation Expense and Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total compensation expense $ 175 $ 110 $ 66
Income tax benefit 29 18 13
Cost of sales      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total compensation expense 12 9 6
Selling and marketing      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total compensation expense 36 27 16
Research and development      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total compensation expense 51 36 25
General and administration      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total compensation expense $ 76 $ 38 $ 19
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted and Performance Stock-settled Awards (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
RSUs      
Units      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 482,067 437,379 242,732
Granted (in shares) 360,927 277,390 336,168
Released (in shares) (221,552) (210,972) (95,837)
Forfeited (in shares) (17,643) (21,730) (45,684)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares) 603,799 482,067 437,379
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in USD per share) $ 295.39 $ 299.19 $ 404.19
Granted (in USD per share) 292.50 309.99 260.31
Released (in USD per share 298.86 322.67 412.47
Forfeited (in USD per share) 296.72 293.83 332.66
Outstanding at end of year (in USD per share) $ 292.35 $ 295.39 $ 299.19
PSUs      
Units      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 241,946 195,932 105,928
Granted (in shares) 98,404 88,029 104,620
Released (in shares) (65,647) (35,597) (64)
Forfeited (in shares) (2,379) (6,418) (14,552)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares) 272,324 241,946 195,932
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in USD per share) $ 304.44 $ 334.59 $ 406.89
Granted (in USD per share) 306.77 309.05 258.57
Released (in USD per share 362.95 482.42 482.42
Forfeited (in USD per share) 292.45 304.52 313.74
Outstanding at end of year (in USD per share) $ 291.28 $ 304.44 $ 334.59
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Geographical Sources of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ 360 $ 486 $ 167
Foreign 200 149 167
Income before income tax $ 560 $ 635 $ 334
v3.25.4
Income Taxes -Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal (national) $ 81 $ 46 $ (3)
State 16 17 1
Foreign 44 44 40
Total $ 141 $ 107 $ 38
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Effective income tax rate 25.20% 16.90% 11.40%
Valuation allowance decrease $ 21,000,000    
Net operating loss carryforwards 380,000,000 $ 400,000,000  
Tax credits 43,000,000 45,000,000  
GILTI, BEAT and FDII provisional expense (benefit) 1,000,000 (38,000,000) $ (16,000,000)
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect annual effective tax rate 21,000,000 13,000,000  
Net tax benefit, interest and penalties 0 0  
Penalties and interest accrued 4,000,000 $ 4,000,000  
Expire Year 2025 Through 2043      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
NOLs expiring 161,000,000    
Expire Year 2025 Through 2042      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
NOLs expiring $ 29,000,000    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of U. S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Actual Income Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate $ 118 $ 133 $ 70
State and Local Income Taxes, net of federal income tax effect 12 16 1
Effect of Cross-border Tax Laws 1 (37) (18)
Research and development tax credits (10) (14) (19)
Officers' Comp §162(m) & Share-based Comp 19 8 8
Other, nontaxable or nondeductible items 7 1 1
Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits 8 3 1
Total $ 141 $ 107 $ 38
Percent      
U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State and Local Income Taxes, net of federal income tax effect 2.20% 2.50% 0.20%
Effect of Cross-border Tax Laws 0.10% (5.80%) (5.40%)
Research and development tax credits (1.80%) (2.20%) (5.70%)
Officers' Comp §162(m) & Share-based Comp 3.40% 1.30% 2.40%
Other, nontaxable or nondeductible items 1.20% 0.20% 0.30%
Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits 1.50% 0.50% 0.30%
Effective income tax rate 25.20% 16.90% 11.40%
Singapore      
Amount      
Statutory tax rate difference $ (1) $ (1) $ (4)
Other provision adjustments $ 0 $ 1 $ 0
Percent      
Statutory tax rate difference (0.30%) (0.20%) (1.10%)
Other provision adjustments 0.00% 0.10% 0.00%
Canada      
Amount      
Other provision adjustments $ 0 $ 3 $ (7)
Changes in valuation allowance $ (21) $ (5) $ 5
Percent      
Other provision adjustments 0.00% 0.40% (2.10%)
Changes in valuation allowance (3.80%) (0.80%) 1.40%
Luxembourg      
Amount      
Other provision adjustments $ 0 $ (1) $ 0
Changes in valuation allowance 0 (13) 0
Effect of Changes in Tax Laws or Rates Enacted in the Current Period $ 0 $ 15 $ 0
Percent      
Other provision adjustments 0.00% (0.20%) 0.00%
Changes in valuation allowance 0.00% (2.10%) 0.10%
Effect of Changes in Tax Laws or Rates Enacted in the Current Period 0.00% 2.30% 0.00%
Other Foreign Jurisdictions      
Amount      
Statutory tax rate difference $ 9 $ 0 $ 0
Percent      
Statutory tax rate difference 1.60% 0.10% 0.00%
United States      
Amount      
Other provision adjustments $ (1) $ (2) $ 0
Percent      
Other provision adjustments 0.10% (0.20%) 0.00%
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Taxes Paid, Net of Refunds Received (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
U.S. Federal Taxes $ 65 $ 76 $ 130
Foreign Taxes      
Total 134 124 252
Illinois      
State and Local Taxes      
State and Local Taxes 1 9 5
Kentucky      
State and Local Taxes      
State and Local Taxes 8 11 3
Other States      
State and Local Taxes      
State and Local Taxes 7 10 8
United Kingdom      
Foreign Taxes      
Foreign taxes 8 0 74
Singapore      
Foreign Taxes      
Foreign taxes 17 3 16
Other Foreign      
Foreign Taxes      
Foreign taxes $ 28 $ 15 $ 16
v3.25.4
Income Taxes -Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:    
Capitalized research expenditures $ 219 $ 292
Deferred revenue 103 102
Tax credits 43 45
Net operating loss carryforwards 380 400
Other accruals 59 34
Inventory items 21 24
Sales return/rebate reserve 89 53
Share-based compensation expense 26 16
Legal accrual 1 1
Lease liabilities 23 24
Valuation allowance (383) (404)
Total deferred tax assets 581 587
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Depreciation and amortization 162 83
Unrealized gains and losses on securities and investments 7 22
Undistributed earnings 4 3
Right of use lease assets 19 19
Other 7 5
Total deferred tax liabilities 199 132
Net deferred tax assets $ 382 $ 455
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits    
Balance at beginning of year $ 30 $ 17
Additions for tax positions related to the current year 14 14
Lapse of statutes (1) (1)
Balance at end of year $ 43 $ 30
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Basic:      
Net income $ 419 $ 528 $ 296
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 50,820,589 51,494,957 51,378,051
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 8.24 $ 10.25 $ 5.75
Diluted:      
Net income $ 419 $ 528 $ 296
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 50,820,589 51,494,957 51,378,051
Diluted Shares (in shares) 391,806 384,752 332,911
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 51,212,395 51,879,709 51,710,962
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 8.18 $ 10.18 $ 5.72
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Anti-dilutive shares (in shares) 84,000 46,278 129,856
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 3,586 $ 3,036 $ 2,733
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (22) 30 (1)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 39 (11) 15
Tax effect 9 (9) (2)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 26 10 12
Ending balance 3,588 3,586 3,036
Total      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (44) (54) (66)
Ending balance (18) (44) (54)
Unrealized gain (loss) on sales hedging      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 22 (5) (11)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (74) 47 (7)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 39 (11) 15
Tax effect 9 (9) (2)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (26) 27 6
Ending balance (4) 22 (5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (66) (49) (55)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications 52 (17) 6
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 0 0
Tax effect 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 52 (17) 6
Ending balance $ (14) $ (66) $ (49)
v3.25.4
Accounts Receivable Factoring (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]        
Accounts receivables sold (up to) | €       € 150
Proceeds from sale of accounts receivables $ 560 $ 1,019 $ 1,404  
Uncollected receivables sold and removed from the balance sheet 10 28    
Unremitted cash collections due to banks on factored accounts receivable 84 51    
Fees incurred $ 3 $ 9 $ 11  
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data - Additional Information (Details) - segment
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Number of reportable segments 2    
Customer A | Accounts Receivable | Significant customers      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage   31.00% 24.00%
Customer B | Accounts Receivable | Significant customers      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage   14.00% 13.00%
Customer C | Accounts Receivable | Significant customers      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage   13.00% 11.00%
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data - Schedule of Financial Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net sales:      
Total Net sales $ 5,396 $ 4,981 $ 4,584
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales 2,803 2,568 2,461
Operating expenses:      
Operating expenses 1,893 1,671 1,642
Operating income:      
Total Operating income 700 742 481
CF      
Net sales:      
Total Net sales 2,960 2,714 2,280
AVA      
Net sales:      
Total Net sales 2,436 2,267 2,304
Operating Segments      
Operating income:      
Total Operating income 1,099 979 755
Operating Segments | CF      
Net sales:      
Total Net sales 2,960 2,714 2,280
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales 1,564 1,380 1,249
Operating expenses:      
Operating expenses 811 775 703
Operating income:      
Total Operating income 585 559 328
Operating Segments | AVA      
Net sales:      
Total Net sales 2,436 2,267 2,304
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales 1,217 1,179 1,206
Operating expenses:      
Operating expenses 705 668 671
Operating income:      
Total Operating income 514 420 427
Corporate      
Cost of sales:      
Total Cost of sales 22 9 6
Operating expenses:      
Operating expenses 377 228 268
Operating income:      
Total Operating income $ (399) $ (237) $ (274)
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data - Schedule of Net Sales to Significant Customers as a Percent of Total Net Sales (Details) - Significant customers - Net sales
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Customer A      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 29.00% 21.00% 18.00%
Customer A | CF      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 16.00% 11.00% 8.00%
Customer A | AVA      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 13.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Customer B      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 15.00% 19.00% 14.00%
Customer B | CF      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 8.00% 10.00% 6.00%
Customer B | AVA      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 7.00% 9.00% 8.00%
Customer C      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 15.00% 14.00% 12.00%
Customer C | CF      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 9.00% 8.00% 6.00%
Customer C | AVA      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data - Schedule of Information Regarding Operations by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales $ 5,396 $ 4,981 $ 4,584
North America      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 2,695 2,492 2,353
EMEA      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 1,724 1,635 1,433
Asia-Pacific      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 613 526 513
Latin America      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 364 328 285
U.S.      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 2,643 2,431 2,277
Germany      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales 864 797 682
Other      
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]      
Total Net sales $ 1,889 $ 1,753 $ 1,625
v3.25.4
Segment Information & Geographic Data -Schedule of Geographic Data for Long-lived Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total long-lived assets $ 519 $ 472 $ 478
North America      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total long-lived assets 371 341 338
EMEA      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total long-lived assets 60 56 61
Asia-Pacific      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total long-lived assets 72 69 73
Latin America      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total long-lived assets $ 16 $ 6 $ 6
v3.25.4
Subsequent Event (Details)
Feb. 04, 2026
USD ($)
Subsequent Event  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Authorized share repurchase $ 1,000,000,000