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Zscaler (ZS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$184.60 +2.23 (+1.22%)
As of 05/26/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Zscaler - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
8
Buy
31

Based on 41 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Zscaler in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 41 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 29 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ZS.

Consensus Price Target

$261.26
41.53% Upside
According to the 41 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Zscaler, the average price target is $261.26. The highest price target for ZS is $390.00, while the lowest price target for ZS is $155.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 41.53% from the current price of $184.60.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ZS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/27/25 to 5/27/26
1 Month Ago
4/27/25 to 4/27/26
3 Months Ago
2/26/25 to 2/26/26
1 Year Ago
5/27/24 to 5/27/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
29 Buy rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$261.26$265.58$293.84$240.09
Forecasted Upside41.53% Upside98.03% Upside75.57% Upside-6.69% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ZS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ZS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Zscaler Stock vs. The Competition

TypeZscalerComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside37.58% Upside172.40% Upside14.96% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/21/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Meta Marshall
Meta Marshall
5 of 5 stars
Set Target$155.00-9.38%
5/20/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/20/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/18/2026 UpgradeBuy
5/18/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
5/18/2026 UpgradeNeutral
5/18/2026 DowngradeBuyNeutral
5/18/2026Boost TargetOverweight$160.00 ➝ $190.00+17.98%
5/18/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$275.00 ➝ $225.00+39.71%
5/18/2026Lower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $223.00+29.57%
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5/1/2026Lower TargetMarket Outperform$290.00 ➝ $210.00+56.45%
4/29/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
4/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral
3/10/2026Lower TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $250.00+59.47%
3/3/2026Initiated CoverageOverweight$200.00+34.61%
3/2/2026Lower TargetNeutral$290.00 ➝ $257.00+72.88%
2/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $275.00+89.54%
2/27/2026Lower TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $205.00+41.75%
2/27/2026Lower TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $250.00+73.67%
2/27/2026 Lower TargetBuy$390.00 ➝ $320.00+116.96%
2/27/2026Lower TargetOutperform$315.00 ➝ $210.00+25.48%
2/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $180.00+7.55%
2/24/2026Lower TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $260.00+74.37%
2/23/2026Lower TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $225.00+51.31%
2/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$360.00 ➝ $300.00+108.93%
2/20/2026Lower TargetOverweight$354.00 ➝ $267.00+64.62%
2/19/2026Set Target$220.00+27.81%
2/17/2026Lower TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $250.00+46.06%
1/21/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D-)
12/11/2025Set Target$320.00+32.33%
11/26/2025Lower TargetSector Outperform$334.00 ➝ $320.00+10.45%
11/26/2025Lower TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $320.00+10.45%
11/26/2025Set TargetEqual WeightOverweight$320.00+10.45%
11/26/2025Lower TargetBuy$355.00 ➝ $335.00+15.62%
11/10/2025Boost TargetOutperform$330.00 ➝ $350.00+9.37%
10/31/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$390.00+21.10%
9/3/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/3/2025Boost TargetOutperform$290.00 ➝ $320.00+22.05%
9/3/2025Boost TargetPositive$320.00 ➝ $340.00+30.08%
5/30/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
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5/28/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/28/2025UpgradeNeutralOutperform$260.00+20.60%
3/31/2025Lower TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $240.00+20.68%
12/3/2024 Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $225.00+7.91%
7/23/2024Initiated CoverageMarket Perform

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Should I Buy Zscaler Stock? ZS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Zscaler pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Zscaler
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Zscaler, Inc.:

  • Zscaler, Inc. has recently updated its earnings guidance for Q4 2026, projecting earnings per share (EPS) between 1.080 and 1.090, significantly higher than the consensus estimate of 0.830, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has issued revenue guidance of $875.0 million to $878.0 million, which is close to the consensus estimate, suggesting stability and confidence in its revenue generation capabilities.
  • Recent stock performance shows Zscaler, Inc. trading at approximately $184.60, reflecting a 1.2% increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Zscaler, Inc., with a target price averaging around $261.26, suggesting that there is room for price appreciation based on analyst expectations.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of about $29.68 billion, which positions it as a significant player in the cybersecurity sector, attracting investor interest.

Zscaler
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Zscaler, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite the positive earnings guidance, Zscaler, Inc. has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -439.52, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings, which could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Recent downgrades from analysts, including a reduction in target prices by firms like Rosenblatt Securities, suggest that there may be concerns about the company's future performance and market conditions.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a one-year high of $336.99 and a low of $114.63, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations that could impact investor returns.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, while not excessively high, it indicates that the company is using a moderate amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with two analysts issuing a Sell rating, which may reflect underlying concerns about the company's growth prospects and competitive positioning in the market.

ZS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 41 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Zscaler is $261.26, with a high forecast of $390.00 and a low forecast of $155.00.

41 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Zscaler in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings, 29 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ZS shares.

According to analysts, Zscaler's stock has a predicted upside of 41.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Zscaler's stock had 5 upgrades and 5 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Zscaler more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Zscaler is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ZS compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ZS) was last updated on 5/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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