Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 30 analysts have published ratings on Zscaler ZS in the last three months.
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 | |
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Total Ratings | 8 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Last 30D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1M Ago | 6 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
2M Ago | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
3M Ago | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Analysts have recently evaluated Zscaler and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $227.3, accompanied by a high estimate of $290.00 and a low estimate of $180.00. A decline of 10.0% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average.
Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown
The standing of Zscaler among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis 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 |
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Kingsley Crane | Canaccord Genuity | Lowers | Buy | $220.00 | $260.00 |
Patrick Colville | Scotiabank | Lowers | Sector Outperform | $210.00 | $250.00 |
Yun Kim | Loop Capital | Lowers | Hold | $180.00 | $225.00 |
Saket Kalia | Barclays | Raises | Overweight | $210.00 | $205.00 |
Matthew Hedberg | RBC Capital | Raises | Outperform | $230.00 | $215.00 |
Brian Essex | JP Morgan | Raises | Neutral | $205.00 | $200.00 |
Trevor Walsh | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Ittai Kidron | Oppenheimer | Lowers | Outperform | $260.00 | $290.00 |
Yi Fu Lee | Cantor Fitzgerald | Lowers | Neutral | $200.00 | $230.00 |
Shyam Patil | Susquehanna | Lowers | Positive | $210.00 | $275.00 |
Gray Powell | BTIG | Lowers | Buy | $220.00 | $258.00 |
Peter Weed | Bernstein | Lowers | Outperform | $270.00 | $280.00 |
Gregg Moskowitz | Mizuho | Lowers | Buy | $220.00 | $240.00 |
Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | Raises | Outperform | $208.00 | $192.00 |
Alex Henderson | Needham | Maintains | Strong Buy | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | Lowers | Outperform | $192.00 | $255.00 |
Roger Boyd | UBS | Lowers | Buy | $270.00 | $300.00 |
Andrew Nowinski | Wells Fargo | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $182.00 | $275.00 |
Catharine Trebnick | Rosenblatt | Announces | Neutral | $190.00 | - |
Hamza Fodderwala | Morgan Stanley | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $202.00 | $214.00 |
Shrenik Kothari | Baird | Lowers | Outperform | $260.00 | $265.00 |
Saket Kalia | Barclays | Lowers | Overweight | $205.00 | $240.00 |
Gregg Moskowitz | Mizuho | Lowers | Buy | $240.00 | $310.00 |
Adam Borg | Stifel | Lowers | Buy | $220.00 | $270.00 |
Trevor Walsh | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | $270.00 | - |
Eric Heath | Keybanc | Announces | Overweight | $220.00 | - |
Yi Fu Lee | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $230.00 | - |
Ki Bin Kim | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Yi Fu Lee | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $230.00 | - |
Frederick Havemeyer | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Key Insights:
- Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Zscaler. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
- Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Zscaler compared to the broader market.
- Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Zscaler's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.
Capture valuable insights into Zscaler's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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Unveiling the Story Behind Zscaler
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.
Financial Insights: Zscaler
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Zscaler's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 April, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.37%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Zscaler's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.46%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Zscaler's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.86%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.47%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Zscaler's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.13, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Analyst Ratings: Simplified
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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