Analysts polled by FactSet had predicted earnings of $2.80 a share on sales of $1.18 billion. On a year-over-year basis, Zebra earnings declined 3.3% while sales edged up 0.2%. With its Q2 results ...

When a zebra is among its herd, its stripes blend in with others, making it difficult for a predator to single out any one animal to kill.

The employee reduction is deeper than initially expected. In July, Crain’s Chicago Business reported that Zebra would cut 2 percent to 3 percent of its jobs through layoffs and buyouts.