Revenue Growth - For the nine months ended April 30, 2025, revenue was $1,953.9 million, a 24% increase from $1,574.9 million in the same period of 2024[119] - Revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $678,034,000, up from $553,201,000 in the same period of 2024, marking a growth of 22.6%[143] - Revenue increased by $378.986 million, or 24%, for the nine months ended April 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, driven by a 10% increase in the customer base and additional subscriptions contributing $294.8 million[179] Customer Base Expansion - As of July 31, 2024, the company had over 8,650 customers, up from over 7,700 customers in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 12.3%[122] - The company is focused on expanding its customer base, particularly among the Forbes Global 2000, where it currently serves approximately 35%[122] - The company increased its customer base by 10% from April 30, 2024, to April 30, 2025, contributing to revenue growth[163] Financial Performance - GAAP gross profit for the nine months ended April 30, 2025, was $1,507.951 million, compared to $1,227.979 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a growth of 22.8%[136] - The company incurred a net loss of $23.9 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $42.8 million in the same period of 2024[119] - Net loss for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $(4.1) million compared to a net income of $19.1 million for the same period in 2024[161] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Free cash flow for the period is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, indicating liquidity for strategic initiatives[139] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended April 30, 2025, was $721.8 million, compared to $576.3 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of 25.2%[201][203] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $3,005.6 million, available for working capital and general corporate purposes[194] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses are expected to increase in absolute dollars as the company invests in sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative functions[153][154][155] - Sales and marketing expenses rose by $52.2 million or 20% to $314.6 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, driven by higher employee-related costs[166] - Research and development expenses increased by $134.201 million, or 37%, for the nine months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to higher employee-related expenses and costs associated with facility and software[184] Deferred Revenue - Total deferred revenue at the end of the period for April 30, 2025, was $1,984,985,000, compared to $1,577,014,000 at the end of the same period in 2024[143] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had deferred revenue of $1,985.0 million, with $1,677.9 million expected to be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months[199] - The company strategically entered into multi-year advance billing agreements, significantly contributing to its deferred revenue[199] Market Risks - The company’s investments are exposed to market risk, with a hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates potentially affecting the fair value of investments by $9.6 million[212] - The company has a foreign currency risk management program, utilizing forward contracts to hedge forecasted foreign currency-denominated expenses[218] Future Outlook - The company expects to continue incurring net losses in the foreseeable future due to ongoing investments in sales, marketing, and research and development[119] - The company anticipates that gross profit will increase in absolute dollars and gross margin will slightly improve over the long term[150] - The company expects calculated billings growth rate to trend down over time due to seasonality and the mix of billings[142]

Exhibit 99.1 Zscaler Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results Third Quarter Highlights SAN JOSE, California - May 29, 2025 - Zscaler, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended April 30, 2025. "We delivered outstanding Q3 results as an increasing number of customers adopt our expanding Zero Trust Exchange platform. We enable customers to realize Zero Trust Everywhere while lowering operational cost and comple ...

Core Insights - Zscaler, Inc. has appointed Kevin Rubin as Chief Financial Officer to oversee its global finance organization and support the company's growth and innovation [1][2] - Rubin has extensive experience in the technology sector, having previously served as CFO at BetterUp and Alteryx, where he led significant financial strategies and operational scaling [2][3] - The company aims to achieve $5 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue, leveraging Rubin's expertise in financial operations and strategic leadership [3] Company Overview - Zscaler is a leader in cloud security, providing a Zero Trust platform that enables organizations to securely adopt AI and transform their operations [4][6] - The company operates the world's largest in-line cloud security platform, distributed across more than 150 data centers globally [6]

Core Insights - Zscaler reported strong financial results for Q3 FY2025, driven by increased adoption of its Zero Trust Exchange platform and growing demand for AI security solutions [2][3][6] Financial Highlights - Revenue reached $678.0 million, a 23% increase year-over-year [6][7] - Calculated billings grew 25% year-over-year to $784.5 million [6] - Deferred revenue increased by 26% year-over-year to $1,985.0 million [6] - GAAP net loss was $4.1 million, compared to a GAAP net income of $19.1 million in the same quarter last year [6][7] - Non-GAAP net income rose to $136.8 million from $113.0 million year-over-year [6][7] - Cash provided by operations was $211.1 million, maintaining a 31% margin [7][42] Business Developments - The company appointed Kevin Rubin as Chief Financial Officer and Raj Judge to the Board of Directors [6] - Zscaler signed an agreement to acquire Red Canary, enhancing its AI-powered security operations [6] - Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge for the fourth consecutive year [6] - Introduced Zscaler Asset Exposure Management, part of its Continuous Threat Exposure Management offerings [6] Market Trends - The 2025 AI Security Report indicated a 3,000% increase in enterprise usage of AI/ML tools, highlighting the need for Zero Trust strategies [11] - The 2025 VPN Risk Report revealed that 92% of organizations are concerned about ransomware attacks due to VPN vulnerabilities [11] - The 2025 Phishing Report noted that attackers are leveraging GenAI for targeted attacks, emphasizing the importance of a Zero Trust + AI defense strategy [11]

Core Insights - Zscaler has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Red Canary, enhancing its capabilities in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and threat intelligence [1][2] - The acquisition aims to integrate Zscaler's AI-driven workflows with Red Canary's expertise, creating a unified Security Operations Center (SOC) [1][3] - Zscaler protects nearly 45% of Fortune 500 organizations and processes over 500 billion daily transactions, establishing itself as a leader in cloud security [2][4] Company Overview - Zscaler operates the world's largest cloud security platform, leveraging a massive data lake to develop advanced AI-driven solutions [2][4] - Red Canary has over 10 years of experience in security operations, recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave™ for MDR for three consecutive years [2][4] - The integration of both companies is expected to enhance threat detection and response capabilities, addressing common operator pain points [3][4] Strategic Goals - The acquisition is seen as a natural expansion of Zscaler's capabilities, aiming to accelerate the vision of an AI-powered SOC of the future [2][3] - By combining resources, the companies aim to improve the speed and efficiency of threat detection and response, helping organizations tackle modern security challenges [3][4] - The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in August 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - Zscaler is expected to report third-quarter fiscal 2025 results with anticipated revenues of $665 million to $667 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20.4% [1]. Revenue and Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zscaler's fiscal third-quarter revenues is $666.1 million [1]. - Non-GAAP earnings per share are expected to be between 75-76 cents, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at 75 cents, indicating a year-over-year decline of 14.8% [2]. - Revenue estimates from Channel Partners and Direct Customers are projected at $588 million and $77.4 million, respectively, with a remaining performance obligation of approximately $4.65 billion [10]. Market and Product Insights - Sustained demand for Zscaler's security and networking solutions is anticipated, driven by the expansion of the global security space and the adoption of its Zero Trust Exchange [7]. - The growing adoption of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions is expected to be a primary driver, with the market projected to reach $80.91 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 31.6% [8]. - Zscaler's existing core products, including Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, are contributing to customer retention, while new features in its Zero Trust Exchange are aiding product portfolio expansion [9]. Competitive Position and Financial Performance - Zscaler's shares have increased by 40.9% year-to-date, outperforming the Zacks Security industry's growth of 16.9% [12]. - The stock is trading at a forward 12-month P/S of 12.79X, which is lower than the industry's 14.21X, indicating potential undervaluation [13]. Strategic Initiatives and Challenges - The company is investing in sales and marketing capabilities and increasing research and development costs to address longer deal cycles due to tighter IT budgets [11]. - Zscaler faces intense competition from established players like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike, necessitating continuous investment in broadening its capabilities [18][19]. Long-term Outlook - The demand for cybersecurity solutions is rising due to increasing data breaches, and Zscaler's strong presence across various verticals provides stability against macroeconomic headwinds [16][17]. - Despite the long-term growth prospects, near-term challenges related to profit growth suggest a cautious approach for new investments [20].

Core Viewpoint - Zscaler, Inc. will host an innovations briefing for investors on June 3, 2025, during its Zenith Live 2025 event in Las Vegas, Nevada [1][2]. Group 1: Event Details - The innovations briefing is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. PT and conclude before 2:00 p.m. PT [2]. - A live webcast and replay of the briefing will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Zscaler website [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Zscaler is a leader in cloud security, focusing on accelerating digital transformation for customers to enhance agility, efficiency, resilience, and security [3]. - The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications globally [3]. - The platform is distributed across more than 150 data centers worldwide, making it the largest in-line cloud security platform based on SASE [3].

Core Insights - Zscaler (ZS) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share, reflecting a decline of 14.8% year-over-year, while revenues are forecasted to be $666.11 million, indicating a 20.4% increase compared to the previous year [1] - There have been no revisions in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, suggesting stability in analysts' forecasts [1][2] - The average estimates for Zscaler's key metrics show significant growth, particularly in revenues from direct customers and channel partners [4] Revenue Estimates - Analysts predict 'Revenues- Direct Customers' to be $76.85 million, representing a 51.2% increase from the year-ago quarter [4] - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Channel Partners' is $589.01 million, indicating a 17.3% increase from the prior-year quarter [4] Other Key Metrics - 'Billings' are expected to reach $792.21 million, up from $628.04 million in the previous year [4] - 'Remaining Performance Obligations' are estimated at $4.73 billion, compared to $3.82 billion a year ago [5] - The 'Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate' is projected to be 115.0%, slightly down from 116% in the previous year [5] Stock Performance - Zscaler shares have returned +17.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw an +8.2% change [5]

Core Insights - Zscaler has been recognized as a leader in the "2025 Security Service Edge Magic Quadrant" by Gartner, achieving the highest position on the 'Ability to Execute' axis for the fourth consecutive year [1][3] Company Overview - Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) specializes in cloud security and aims to enhance digital transformation for its customers by providing a secure connection for users, devices, and applications globally [6] - The company operates the world's largest in-line cloud security platform, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™, distributed across more than 150 data centers [6] Industry Trends - The Security Service Edge (SSE) market is driven by factors such as VPN replacement, Zero Trust networking, SaaS adoption, and GenAI security [2] - Gartner estimates that SaaS will be the largest cloud revenue generator, with a compound annual growth rate of over 15% through 2028 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street anticipates a year-over-year decline in Zscaler's earnings despite higher revenues, with a focus on how actual results will compare to estimates [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - Zscaler is expected to report earnings of $0.75 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 14.8%, while revenues are projected to be $666.11 million, an increase of 20.4% from the previous year [3]. - The earnings report is scheduled for May 29, 2025, and could influence stock movement based on whether results exceed or fall short of expectations [2]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 53.85% over the last 30 days, indicating a bearish sentiment among analysts regarding Zscaler's earnings prospects [4][10]. - Zscaler's Earnings ESP stands at -15.68%, suggesting that the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the consensus estimate, complicating predictions of an earnings beat [11]. Historical Performance - Zscaler has consistently beaten consensus EPS estimates in the past four quarters, with a notable surprise of +13.04% in the last reported quarter [12][13]. Industry Comparison - Okta, another player in the security industry, is expected to report earnings of $0.77 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 18.5%, with revenues projected at $679.73 million, up 10.2% from the previous year [17]. - Okta's consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.3% recently, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -0.93%, combined with a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), making predictions of an earnings beat challenging [18].