$ZS

RBC Raises Price Target on Zscaler to $236 From $210, Keeps Outperform Rating

RBC increased its price target on Zscaler to $236 from $210, maintaining an outperform rating. The stock closed at $214.64, up 0.09% on the Nasdaq. Previously, Wedbush reduced its target to $215 from $220. Zscaler presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference.

Original reporting
Published Sep 25, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ZSBullishMed
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Why it matters

The upgrade could attract buying interest, especially from traders following analyst signals.

02

Market read

Analyst price target changes are a common catalyst for short‑term price moves in tech stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential competitive pressures and macro‑tech valuation concerns remain unchanged.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: pre-market today

Background

RBC's research note updates its valuation model for Zscaler, reflecting recent market dynamics.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ZSBullishMedium confidence
Context

RBC raised its price target for Zscaler to $236 from $210 and maintained an Outperform rating.

Expected impact

Potential modest price increase in the near term.

Evidence & confidence

RBC's higher target reflects improved valuation outlook; however, no new fundamental data accompanies the change.

Market effects

May lift sentiment for the broader cybersecurity sector.

Primarily U.S. market impact.

Limited to investors tracking U.S. tech stocks.

Counterpoint

Some investors may view the target raise as premature without fresh earnings data.

Key entities

  • RBC Capital Markets

    Provides equity research and price target updates.

  • Zscaler, Inc.

    Cloud security provider whose stock is the subject of the price target change.

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