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Zscaler Tumbles After Soft 2027 Guidance; Q3 Beat Overshadowed by ARR Concerns

May 27, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Significant one-day 30%+ drop after subdued FY2027 ARR guidance and modest quarterly revenue outlook; downgrade from a major analyst firm compounds headwinds; suggests a shift from execution optimism to fundamental growth risk.

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Zscaler posted a Q3 beat on earnings and revenue but issued guidance for 2027 ARR growth of 16–17%, below Street expectations. The quarterly results included leadership turnover and higher capex, contributing to a >30% stock drop. Management remains confident in cybersecurity demand and AI-related opportunities, though investors will scrutinize ARR trajectory and cost structure over the next several quarters.

  • Q3 adj EPS $1.08, revenue $850m; beat estimates.
  • FY2027 ARR growth guided at 16–17%, below expectations.
  • Q4 revenue guide $875–878m, slightly below consensus.
  • Stock fell >30% on guidance; leadership changes cited as factor.
  • Evercore ISI downgrades to in-line; Glasswing project with Anthropic mentioned.

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