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Zscaler Q4 Revenue Forecast Below Estimates Amid Rising Cloud Security Competition

May 26, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Direct guidance miss downstream reduces ZS' revenue multiple and raises concern about demand softness; historical misses in growth tech can trigger 1-2x revenue multiple compression and multiple re-rate; immediate after-hours sell-off confirms price sensitivity.

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Zscaler forecast Q4 revenue below estimates, reflecting intensified competition in the cloud-security market as enterprises reassess spending. The weak guidance triggered a roughly 15% after-hours drop, underscoring near-term growth and margin concerns. Investors will closely watch pipeline visibility and margin resilience for near-term downside vs. longer-term recovery.

Zscaler forecasts Q4 revenue below estimates. Competition in cloud security intensifies.
Enterprise spending on cloud security products remains under scrutiny. Raising visibility into demand is key.
Shares fall 15% in extended trading. Market signals are negative for near-term growth.
Market will look for pipeline clarity and margin resilience to measure downside risk.

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