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Zscaler faces growth slowdown despite strong cybersecurity demand and key partnerships.

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05 Sep 2026
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Zscaler faces growth slowdown despite strong cybersecurity demand and key partnerships.

Zscaler is experiencing challenges in execution with its FY2027 guidance indicating slower revenue and annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth. While Q4 showed solid profit margins and an acceleration in new ARR, overall top-line growth remains weak despite strong demand in the cybersecurity sector. Strategic partnerships with AWS and CrowdStrike could provide long-term growth opportunities, but the company currently lags behind sector leaders in business momentum. Its forward price-to-earnings ratio is near multiyear lows, but the risk/reward balance is neutral due to a high forward price/earnings-to-growth ratio and modest growth outlook.

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