AU · rank #20 · 2026-10-22
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NASDAQ · $35.94B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.868 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.02 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 10 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.213 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $233.38 | +0.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +68.76% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.41 |
| Gross margin TTM | +76.9% |
| 52w high | $336.99 |
| Market cap (USD) | $35.94B |
The AI research card
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Summary
Zscaler provides cloud-native cybersecurity through its Zero Trust Exchange platform, securing distributed users, workloads, devices, and enterprise AI agents across global edge sites.
Rationale
The analyst upside thesis is supported by 28 target raises in the past 30 days, 85.7% revision agreement, and positive EPS momentum following Q4 earnings and October 2026 Investor Day guidance reaffirmation.
Material risks
- 1Aggressive platform bundling and competitive pricing pressure from Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and CrowdStrike could limit market share gains as FY27 revenue growth decelerates to ~17%.
- 2High analyst price target dispersion (57.1%) alongside Q4 free-cash-flow margin compression to 7% creates valuation sensitivity and execution risk under new sales leadership.
AI verdict council
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