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Zscaler posts solid Q3 with raised 2026 outlook despite after-hours sell-off

May 26, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT4 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Despite beating on revenue and EPS and signaling higher 2026 targets, ZS issued softer Q4 revenue guidance and saw a sharp after-hours sell-off (~16.9%), indicating investors prioritized the near-term outlook. Historically, small revenue-beat with modest guidance can trigger 1–3 week volatility; longer-term upside depends on execution and AI-security demand durability.

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Zscaler topped Q3 expectations with revenue of $850.48M and adjusted EPS of $1.08, while ARR reached $3.53B. Cash flow remained robust, yet after-hours trading punished the stock as Q4 guidance was only modestly soft against consensus, even as full-year 2026 targets were raised. The AI-era Zero Trust SASE narrative remains the core growth thesis, suggesting upside if execution improves and sentiment stabilizes.

  • Q3 revenue $850.48M beat $835.38M estimate; adj EPS $1.08 beat $1.01.
  • YoY revenue rose 25%; ARR up 25% to $3.53B.
  • Q4 revenue guidance $875–$878M; adj EPS $1.08–$1.09; raised 2026 outlook.
  • FY2026 revenue guidance raised to $3.330–$3.333B; adj EPS $4.10–$4.11.
  • Shares down ~16.85% after hours to about $153.50.

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