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ZS' Z-Flex tops $1.7 billion in fiscal 2026 TCV, lifting customer ARR nearly 30% as flexible contracts support broader platform adoption.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Zscaler (ZS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Zscaler has declined 39% since my previous coverage, underperforming the benchmark's 19% gain. Despite the price collapse and volatility, I see no structural deterioration in ZS's business fundamentals. ZS now trades at approximately 35x forward P/E, which I consider fairly valued given strengthened fundamentals.
Zscaler TodayZSZscaler$169.80 -8.00 (-4.50%) As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$114.63▼$336.99Price Target$215.90Add to WatchlistZscaler NASDAQ: ZS gave the market everything it could ask for in its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earnings report: outperformance, acceleration, wider margins, and strong guidance. The one thing it didn't give was firm reassurance that the sales leadership transition was going smoothly.
Zscaler faces execution challenges despite industry tailwinds, with FY2027 guidance signaling decelerating revenue and ARR growth. Q4 showed solid margins and net new ARR acceleration, but overall top-line growth remains uninspiring amid strong cybersecurity demand. Strategic partnerships with AWS and CrowdStrike offer potential long-term catalysts, yet immediate business momentum lags sector leaders.
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $898 million, up 25% from a year earlier and 6% sequentially, as the cybersecurity company cited continued demand for its zero-trust platform, data security offerings and AI-related products. Non-GAAP operating income rose 37% year over year to $218 million, while non-GAAP operating margin reached a record 24.3%,
Zscaler posted a tenth consecutive earnings beat and sent shares surging, but the real question buried inside the report is whether the AI security boom reflects new enterprise budget dollars or just rebranded spending that was already locked in.
Zscaler is rated a buy due to its leading zero-trust cybersecurity solutions, which are well-positioned to counter escalating AI-driven threats. Despite recent stock underperformance and slowing growth (~25% YoY), I expect ZS to benefit from a surge in cybersecurity spending as AI risks intensify. ZS's recent earnings beat expectations, and while forward guidance is conservative (16.6%-17.5% growth), I believe results will surpass these targets.