Zscaler Faces Challenges Amid Market Sentiment Shift
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 08 Jan 26
Source: Coinmarketcap
Zscaler Inc's stock fell by 5.00%, crossing below the 5-day SMA, reflecting a significant shift in investor sentiment. The company's recent appointment of a new CMO aims to navigate these market challenges, as Zscaler's stock is currently trading around $231, approximately 30% below its all-time high. This decline is compounded by the recent technical pressure indicated by a Death Cross, suggesting that Zscaler must demonstrate strong execution to regain investor confidence.
Analyst Views on ZS
Wall Street analysts forecast ZS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ZS is 325.62 USD with a low forecast of 260.00 USD and a high forecast of 390.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
30 Analyst Rating
24 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 200.630
Low
260.00
Averages
325.62
High
390.00
Current: 200.630
Low
260.00
Averages
325.62
High
390.00
About ZS
Zscaler, Inc. is a cloud security company. The Company has developed a platform incorporating core security functionalities needed to enable fast and secure access to cloud resources based on identity, context and an organization’s policies. Its Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Its solution is a purpose-built, multi-tenant, distributed cloud platform that incorporates the security functionality needed to enable users, applications, and devices to safely and efficiently utilize authorized applications and services based on an organization’s business policies. It delivers its solutions using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model and sells subscriptions to customers to access its cloud platform, together with related support services. It offers a security platform that combines its platform with automated security operations.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
