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ZS vs. CRWD, DDOG, PANW, HUBS, and NET

Should you buy Zscaler stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Zscaler with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Zscaler include CrowdStrike (CRWD), Datadog (DDOG), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), HubSpot (HUBS), and Cloudflare (NET). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Zscaler compare to CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

CrowdStrike currently has a consensus price target of $564.57, suggesting a potential downside of 22.77%. Zscaler has a consensus price target of $216.08, suggesting a potential upside of 54.64%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Zscaler has a net margin of -2.44% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -3.81%. CrowdStrike's return on equity of -0.14% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CrowdStrike-3.81% -0.14% -0.06%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

Zscaler has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zscaler, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CrowdStrike$4.81B38.53-$162.50M-$0.74N/A
Zscaler$2.67B8.45-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

In the previous week, Zscaler had 57 more articles in the media than CrowdStrike. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Zscaler and 44 mentions for CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Zscaler's score of 0.21 indicating that CrowdStrike is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CrowdStrike
18 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CrowdStrike and Zscaler tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Datadog?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Zscaler presently has a consensus price target of $216.08, suggesting a potential upside of 54.64%. Datadog has a consensus price target of $219.69, suggesting a potential downside of 11.18%. Given Zscaler's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Datadog.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Datadog
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

Datadog has higher revenue and earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Datadog, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$2.67B8.45-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Datadog$3.43B25.69$107.74M$0.38650.92

Datadog has a net margin of 3.69% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Datadog's return on equity of 4.83% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Datadog 3.69%4.83%2.72%

In the previous week, Zscaler had 60 more articles in the media than Datadog. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Zscaler and 41 mentions for Datadog. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Zscaler's score of 0.21 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Datadog
27 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Datadog shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Datadog shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Datadog beats Zscaler on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Palo Alto Networks?

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Palo Alto Networks has a net margin of 12.96% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Palo Alto Networks' return on equity of 17.60% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Palo Alto Networks12.96% 17.60% 6.19%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Palo Alto Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Palo Alto Networks$9.89B23.23$1.13B$1.81155.63
Zscaler$2.67B8.45-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Palo Alto Networks currently has a consensus price target of $235.09, suggesting a potential downside of 16.54%. Zscaler has a consensus price target of $216.08, suggesting a potential upside of 54.64%. Given Zscaler's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

In the previous week, Zscaler had 49 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Zscaler and 52 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Zscaler's score of 0.21 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks
30 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Zscaler on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to HubSpot?

HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and media sentiment.

HubSpot has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

HubSpot presently has a consensus target price of $311.00, suggesting a potential upside of 40.67%. Zscaler has a consensus target price of $216.08, suggesting a potential upside of 54.64%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than HubSpot.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HubSpot
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

HubSpot has higher revenue and earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HubSpot, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HubSpot$3.13B3.62$45.91M$1.91115.75
Zscaler$2.67B8.45-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

In the previous week, Zscaler had 92 more articles in the media than HubSpot. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Zscaler and 9 mentions for HubSpot. HubSpot's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Zscaler's score of 0.21 indicating that HubSpot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HubSpot
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

HubSpot has a net margin of 3.04% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. HubSpot's return on equity of 5.66% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HubSpot3.04% 5.66% 3.04%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

90.4% of HubSpot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.0% of HubSpot shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

HubSpot beats Zscaler on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Cloudflare?

Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Zscaler has a net margin of -2.44% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -3.72%. Zscaler's return on equity of -0.37% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cloudflare-3.72% -5.65% -1.34%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

Zscaler has higher revenue and earnings than Cloudflare. Cloudflare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zscaler, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cloudflare$2.17B39.43-$102.27M-$0.25N/A
Zscaler$2.67B8.45-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

Cloudflare has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Cloudflare presently has a consensus target price of $236.68, indicating a potential downside of 2.12%. Zscaler has a consensus target price of $216.08, indicating a potential upside of 54.64%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cloudflare
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

In the previous week, Zscaler had 67 more articles in the media than Cloudflare. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Zscaler and 34 mentions for Cloudflare. Cloudflare's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Zscaler's score of 0.21 indicating that Cloudflare is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cloudflare
23 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

82.7% of Cloudflare shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.9% of Cloudflare shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Zscaler beats Cloudflare on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ZS vs. The Competition

MetricZscalerSecurity IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$22.60B$65.38B$40.83B$12.56B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.17%5.31%
P/E Ratio-291.1066.34172.2326.27
Price / Sales8.4512.81628.09142.41
Price / Cash81.2077.1448.8756.84
Price / Book9.5422.7410.707.30
Net Income-$41.48M$410.39M$1.07B$337.27M
7 Day Performance-23.38%4.18%4.01%3.58%
1 Month Performance6.93%39.04%11.18%5.71%
1 Year Performance-49.01%1.54%172.00%39.70%

Zscaler Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZS
Zscaler
3.6275 of 5 stars
$139.73
+7.5%
$216.08
+54.6%
-49.0%$22.60B$2.67BN/A7,923
CRWD
CrowdStrike
2.7697 of 5 stars
$663.46
flat
$543.80
-18.0%
+56.9%$168.26B$4.81BN/A10,698
DDOG
Datadog
3.2786 of 5 stars
$222.32
flat
$213.98
-3.8%
+111.5%$79.14B$3.43B585.078,100
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
2.9923 of 5 stars
$260.58
flat
$226.33
-13.1%
+47.7%$212.63B$9.89B143.9716,068
HUBS
HubSpot
4.4592 of 5 stars
$202.18
+0.1%
$311.00
+53.8%
-62.5%$10.36B$3.13B105.858,882

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This page (NASDAQ:ZS) was last updated on 5/31/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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