$ZS

Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) stock rose 7.31% on October 23, 2026, driven by strong cloud security demand and positive analyst sentiment. Analysts cite Zscaler's leadership in zero-trust cloud security, high gross margins, and growing AI-driven security demand. Multiple brokers raised price targets to $230–$275, with revenue growth of 28% and positive free cash flow of $60M per quarter. The stock is in a strong uptrend, with key support at $230–$235 and resistance at $260.

Cybersecurity stocks rose on Oct 22nd after critical PHP vulnerabilities were disclosed, affecting 70% of websites. Governments and companies urged immediate patches. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Zscaler (ZS) saw modest gains, while BIO-key International (BKYI) surged 30.48%. The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) gained 0.42%.

Zscaler (ZS) shares rose 3% after Freedom Broker raised its price target to $270. Analysts expect revenue to grow from $3.35B in 2026 to $5.33B by 2029. The increase follows AI-discovered flaws in PHP, boosting cybersecurity stocks. DA Davidson maintained a Neutral rating with a $215 target.

Zscaler (ZS) rose 2.67% to $237.50, outperforming broader markets. The company's shares gained 7.87% over the past month. Analysts expect Q2 earnings of $1.16 per share and revenue of $937.56 million, reflecting year-over-year growth. Zscaler has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and trades at a Forward P/E of 47.11, below its industry average.

Zscaler's stock rose 14% in the past month, recovering from a 10% drop after its CRO stepped down. The company reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance and set an $8B ARR target by fiscal 2031, leading to 11 price target raises. Recent web-server flaws boosted cybersecurity stocks, including Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks. The stock now trades at Wall Street's average price target but below historical multiples.

Cybersecurity stocks rose Wednesday after U.S. agencies warned of AI-related internet threats. HACK ETF +3.2%, CIBR +2.7%, Palo Alto Networks +7%, CrowdStrike +5.2%, Zscaler +7.8%. Morgan Stanley's Meta Marshall sees tactical long-term potential, favoring FTNT, QLYS, TENB, and PANW (target: $410, 18% upside). Warnings focused on PHP vulnerabilities, recommending immediate fixes. AI advancements are seen as a driver for cybersecurity demand.

Zscaler (ZS) rose 7.4% after announcing support for NVIDIA's OpenShell reference architecture for AI security. The company also reaffirmed its Q1 and fiscal 2027 guidance during an investor day, emphasizing AI and zero-trust security growth. Analysts have set various price targets, with a median of $195.0.

Zscaler Inc (ZS) is highlighted for its strong risk-reward profile in cybersecurity, with a 5.87% gain to $227.11. It shows revenue growth of 25.4% and a modest fair-value upside of 3.9%. Technical indicators are strong, but the sector is overvalued. Key levels: support at $209.19, resistance at $228.62.

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D.A. Davidson initiated coverage on Zscaler with a Neutral rating and $125 price target, citing competition and commoditization as growth headwinds. The analyst sees potential in other segments but finds shares fully valued at current levels. Zscaler's stock saw slight premarket gains.