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Here's Why Zscaler (ZS) Fell More Than Broader Market
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Zscaler (ZS - Free Report) closed at $280.27 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.85% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.6% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.23%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.24%.
Shares of the cloud-based information security provider witnessed a loss of 9.28% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 4.45%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.25%.
The upcoming earnings release of Zscaler will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.8, indicating a 9.09% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $706.19 million, up 19.11% from the year-ago period.
ZS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.18 per share and revenue of $2.66 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -0.31% and 0%, respectively.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Zscaler. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. As of now, Zscaler holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Zscaler's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 89.68. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 71.35.
We can additionally observe that ZS currently boasts a PEG ratio of 6.22. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Security industry stood at 3 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 30, finds itself in the top 13% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.
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Here's Why Zscaler (ZS) Fell More Than Broader Market
Zscaler (ZS - Free Report) closed at $280.27 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.85% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.6% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.23%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.24%.
Shares of the cloud-based information security provider witnessed a loss of 9.28% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 4.45%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.25%.
The upcoming earnings release of Zscaler will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.8, indicating a 9.09% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $706.19 million, up 19.11% from the year-ago period.
ZS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.18 per share and revenue of $2.66 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -0.31% and 0%, respectively.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Zscaler. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. As of now, Zscaler holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Zscaler's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 89.68. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 71.35.
We can additionally observe that ZS currently boasts a PEG ratio of 6.22. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Security industry stood at 3 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 30, finds itself in the top 13% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.