Zscaler, Inc. · ZS · FY2026 Q4 · Calendar Q3 2026
Zscaler pairs strong Q4 execution with accelerating AI-security demand
Zscaler’s latest results support a constructive operating thesis: resilient enterprise demand and expanding AI-security adoption are supporting growth, while execution risks remain around sales productivity, Red Canary integration, and higher infrastructure costs.
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What changed
The current quarter showed stronger execution and a raised outlook versus the prior quarter: operating margin reached a record 24.3%, Security for AI bookings accelerated, new AI-security products were introduced, and FY27 ARR growth guidance was set at 16.6%–17.4%. The focus also shifted toward clarifying Red Canary’s integration economics and managing higher MDR churn.
Guidance delta
Raised: FY27 guidance projects 16.6%–17.4% ARR growth, with continued investment in AI security and Zero Trust Everywhere.
Key takeaways
- Fiscal 2026 Q4 ARR grew 25% year over year and operating margin reached a record 24.3%, beating guidance.
- Security for AI bookings grew more than 50% sequentially in Q4, while Agentic SecOps and Endpoint AI Security broaden the product roadmap.
- Red Canary is integrated, but management does not expect it to add net new ARR in FY27 and says its MDR churn remains higher than the core business.
Management priorities
- Expand Security for AI, including Endpoint AI Security and Agentic SecOps.
- Grow Zero Trust Exchange coverage for AI agents and non-seat-based offerings.
- Increase sales coverage and data-center capacity while supporting AI workloads.
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Snapshot as of publicationGlobally recognized, Zscaler, Inc. functions as a leading provider of cloud-based security solutions. Its core offerings include Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), which ensures secure connectivity for a diverse range of entities – including users, servers, operational technology (OT), and IoT devices – when accessing external resources like software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and general internet destinations. Complementing this, the Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solution facilitates secure entry to internal applications residing in private or public clouds and traditional data centers. Zscaler also delivers Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX), a tool that assesses the complete user journey across various business applications. ZDX then generates a clear, digestible digital experience score for individual users, specific applications, and different locations within an organization. Furthermore, the company's portfolio extends to advanced workload segmentation solutions.…
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Latest beats and misses
Who reports nextBeat on EPS
- FPSFY2026 Q4 · September 15, 2026+4.3% EPS+9.5% move
- TCOMFY2026 Q2 · September 15, 2026+22.3% EPS+3.0% move
- KRFY2026 Q2 · September 11, 2026+2.8% EPS+2.7% move
- ADBEFY2026 Q3 · September 10, 2026+0.8% EPS+1.4% move
- ORCLFY2027 Q1 · September 10, 2026+10.3% EPS-1.7% move
- CASYFY2027 Q1 · September 8, 2026+8.7% EPS-14.2% move
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