What Analysts Are Saying About Zscaler Stock

Ratings for Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) were provided by 21 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.

Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	7	9	5	0	0
Last 30D	0	0	1	0	0
1M Ago	1	0	2	0	0
2M Ago	1	2	0	0	0
3M Ago	5	7	2	0	0

Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $236.9, a high estimate of $260.00, and a low estimate of $190.00. This current average reflects an increase of 6.11% from the previous average price target of $223.26.

Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination

The standing of Zscaler among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
Gregg Moskowitz	Mizuho	Raises	Neutral	$250.00	$220.00
Taz Koujalgi	Roth Capital	Announces	Neutral	$215.00	-
Hamza Fodderwala	Morgan Stanley	Lowers	Equal-Weight	$200.00	$205.00
Catharine Trebnick	Rosenblatt	Maintains	Buy	$235.00	$235.00
Jonathan Ruykhaver	Cantor Fitzgerald	Raises	Overweight	$250.00	$220.00
Todd Weller	Stephens & Co.	Announces	Overweight	$255.00	-
Joseph Gallo	Jefferies	Lowers	Buy	$240.00	$245.00
Tal Liani	B of A Securities	Raises	Buy	$240.00	$215.00
Roger Boyd	UBS	Raises	Buy	$260.00	$250.00
Patrick Colville	Scotiabank	Raises	Sector Outperform	$242.00	$225.00
Keith Bachman	BMO Capital	Raises	Outperform	$233.00	$222.00
Fatima Boolani	Citigroup	Raises	Buy	$240.00	$235.00
Matthew Hedberg	RBC Capital	Raises	Outperform	$250.00	$230.00
Daniel Ives	Wedbush	Raises	Outperform	$240.00	$230.00
Andrew Nowinski	Wells Fargo	Raises	Equal-Weight	$210.00	$190.00
Shrenik Kothari	Baird	Raises	Outperform	$250.00	$240.00
Brian Essex	JP Morgan	Raises	Overweight	$250.00	$240.00
Catharine Trebnick	Rosenblatt	Raises	Buy	$235.00	$190.00
Mike Cikos	Needham	Maintains	Buy	$240.00	$240.00
Catharine Trebnick	Rosenblatt	Maintains	Neutral	$190.00	$190.00
Saket Kalia	Barclays	Raises	Overweight	$250.00	$220.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Zscaler. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.
• Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Zscaler compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Zscaler's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.

To gain a panoramic view of Zscaler's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.

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Get to Know Zscaler Better

Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.

Unraveling the Financial Story of Zscaler

Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.

Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Zscaler's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 23.41% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.

Net Margin: Zscaler's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.19%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.

Return on Equity (ROE): Zscaler's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.51%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA): Zscaler's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.16%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.

Debt Management: Zscaler's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.77, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.

Analyst Ratings: Simplified

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