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$223.79 -5.90% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.99
Zscaler Inc. (ZS) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $38.78B
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As of 2026-11-03, Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $223.79 (-5.90% 1D, market cap $38.78B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, ZS ranks #136 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ZS compare to WDAY and INFY in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), ZS carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 76.9%, and ROIC of -3.1%. By comparison, WDAY (Workday Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 68.0x, ROIC 6.1%, cap $47.67B) and INFY (Infosys Limited) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $50.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CTSH leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while VRSN leads on capital efficiency (40.3% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZS?
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Per ZS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0001713683), Zscaler Inc. generated $2.67B in revenue (+23.3% YoY), -$41.5M in net income, and $808.2M in free cash flow against $6.75B in total assets and $2.05B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.99 (-1.25%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 30.2% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZS SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (26% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±11.6% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (20% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 30.2% FCF Margin ($808.2M FCF) & 76.9% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (55) create a -10 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$220.79+4.8% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$231.33+10.6% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$255.80-12.5% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C$223.79+1.3% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 65/100 (C) score, ZS faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 74.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($208.34) or 200D SMA ($167.38) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($230.84) toward Bear Floor ($180.06).
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Why ZS Stock dropped -5.90% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Zscaler Inc. (ZS) dropped -5.90% to $223.79, trading at 49% of its 52-week range ($114.63 – $336.99). Solid 76.9% gross margin (-3% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 49% of its 52-week range ($114.63 – $336.99) with RSI-14 at 55 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±11.6% around $223.79 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 76.9% gross margin and $808.2M annual free cash flow.
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ZS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +57.38%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $247.8H $247.8L $223.8C $223.8VOL 2.28M
RES: $272.2SUP: $186.8SMA50: $208.3SMA200: $167.4
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
17.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +23.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ZS)
Technology Rank #136 of 715
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (ZS vs. WDAY, INFY, CTSH, VRSN)
Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Zscaler Inc. (ZS) ranks #136 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #75 by equity capitalization ($38.78B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CTSH leads on earnings valuation at 12.6x trailing P/E, while VRSN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 40.3% ROIC and 88.2% gross margin. CTSH currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 84/100 (A-) compared with ZS at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Zscaler Inc. | C | 65/100 | — | 76.9% | -3.1% | -5.90% | $38.78B | Benchmark Subject |
| WDAY Workday Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 68.0x | — | 6.1% | +0.16% | $47.67B | /wday-vs-zs → |
| INFY Infosys Limited | C | 65/100 | 21.7x | — | 14.9% | -0.16% | $50.91B | /infy-vs-zs → |
| CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | A- | 84/100 | 12.6x | — | 19.6% | -0.03% | $29.11B | /ctsh-vs-zs → |
| VRSN VeriSign Inc. | B | 75/100 | 33.2x | 88.2% | 40.3% | +0.39% | $27.56B | /vrsn-vs-zs → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-31 • CIK 0001713683 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31), Zscaler Inc. (ZS) reported GAAP revenue of $2.67B (+23.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.17B , and +65.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$41.5M, operating cash flow of $972.5M, and free cash flow of $808.2M (+27.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZS closed FY2025 with $6.75B in total assets against $2.05B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.77, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-07-31 | $2.67B | -$41.5M | $972.5M | $808.2M | $6.75B | $2.05B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-07-31 | $2.17B | -$57.7M | $779.8M | $635.3M | $5.01B | $1.53B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-07-31 | $1.62B | -$202.3M | $462.3M | $389.6M | $22.22B | $5.20B |
3. ZS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ZS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $223.79 (-5.90% 1D, market cap $38.78B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, ZS ranks #136 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ZS compare to WDAY and INFY in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), ZS carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 76.9%, and ROIC of -3.1%. By comparison, WDAY (Workday Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 68.0x, ROIC 6.1%, cap $47.67B) and INFY (Infosys Limited) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $50.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CTSH leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while VRSN leads on capital efficiency (40.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZS?
Per ZS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0001713683), Zscaler Inc. generated $2.67B in revenue (+23.3% YoY), -$41.5M in net income, and $808.2M in free cash flow against $6.75B in total assets and $2.05B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ZS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ZS last traded at $223.79 (-5.90% on volume of 1,962,274 shares), positioning the stock +7.42% above its 50-day simple moving average ($208.34) and +33.70% above its 200-day simple moving average ($167.38). Across its 52-week range of $114.63 to $336.99, ZS sits at the 49.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.6% ($197.83 to $249.75).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 65/100 (C)
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ZS — Zscaler Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-07-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Zscaler Inc. (ZS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 65/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $223.79 (-5.90% 1D, market capitalization $38.78B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -3.1%, gross margin of 76.9%, operating margin of -4.8%, and free cash flow yield of 2.00%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (17/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.41x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.77, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.87x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Zscaler Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating within the EDP Services industry..4B.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-07-31), Zscaler Inc. (ZS) reported $2.67B in annual revenue (up from $2.17B in FY2024, +23.3% YoY) and -$41.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.62B revenue, -$202.3M net income) through FY2025, ZS scaled operating cash flow to $972.5M and free cash flow to $808.2M, backed by $6.75B in total assets against $2.05B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 65/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 2.00% and institutional whale pillar of 17/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 17/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $114.63 – $336.99 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh current valuation against -4.8% operating margins and a 1.41x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Operating in EDP Services (Technology), ZS carries a macro regime beta of 1.41 and gross margin of 76.9%.
- Key Question #1: Can ZS sustain or expand its -4.8% operating margin and -3.1% ROIC against EDP Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.67B and free cash flow of $808.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.05B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is ZS's 24.0x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.41x)?
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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $304.42 (+28.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Institutional flow scores 18/20 in the Roarable RQD rating, the strongest pillar, alongside revenue growth from $1.62B to $2.67B ov
Picked up a starter position in ZS in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $237.83. Institutional flow scores 18/20 in the Roarable RQD rating, the strongest pillar, alongside revenue growth from $1.62B to $2.67B over FY 2023–FY 2025.. Trading inside a $114.63–$335.70 52-week range with 2.0% FCF yield gives solid downside support if EDP Services multiples expand this quarter.
ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL
@RedlineAuditor Fair point on 24.0x forward P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in EDP Services. If gross margin (76.9%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $204.53 (-14.0%)
Spot @ $237.83 ROIC of -3.1% and a 2% FCF yield leave the cash engine at 13/20 while Beta of 1.41 limits the macro regime fit score to 11/20.
Careful chasing ZS at $237.83. ROIC of -3.1% and a 2% FCF yield leave the cash engine at 13/20 while Beta of 1.41 limits the macro regime fit score to 11/20.. Gross margin is 76.9%, but operating margin is -4.8%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $204.53 on multiple compression.