Company Snapshot

Investment Thesis

Zscaler operates a cloud-native security service edge that connects users, devices, and workloads directly to applications without placing them on the network, enforcing zero trust policies globally.

  • Zero Trust Exchange: Inline inspection and policy enforcement across 150+ data centers secures every connection with AI-enhanced threat detection.
  • Platform Expansion: ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, and data protection modules create multiple upsell paths as customers consolidate point solutions.
  • Large Enterprise Penetration: More than 40% of the Global 2000 rely on Zscaler to modernize secure access and reduce VPN dependencies.

Scale Indicators

Transaction Volume Processes over 500 billion transactions daily with AI inline inspection
User Base Protects 40M+ licensed users across 7,700+ enterprise customers
Public Sector Credentials FedRAMP High, StateRAMP, and DoD IL5 authorizations unlock government demand
Platform Depth Comprehensive modules for access, experience monitoring, and data loss prevention

Statistics taken from Zscaler FY24 earnings commentary.

Recent Performance

MTD +0.25%
QTD +9.01%
YTD +82.74%
5Y +128.39%

Zscaler shares remain strong as demand for zero trust architectures offsets macro uncertainty and supports continued billings outperformance.

Strategic Insights

Legacy VPN Replacement

Zscaler's agent-based approach delivers faster, more secure access than hub-and-spoke VPN designs.

Data Protection

Inline DLP, CASB, and posture controls help customers meet evolving regulatory requirements.

AI Security Posture

Inline ML detects novel threats while new posture controls safeguard AI collaboration tools from data leakage.

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