ZS

Zscaler Inc. Technology - Cybersecurity Investor Relations โ†’

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11.9% BELOW
โ†“ Approaching Was 5.1% last week
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15%+
Buy Threshold $189.92
14-Week RSI 0 ๐Ÿ“‰

Zscaler Inc. (ZS) closed at $167.33 as of 2026-02-02, trading 11.9% below its 200-week moving average of $189.92. This places ZS in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 5.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 0, ZS is in oversold territory.

Over the past 364 weeks of data, ZS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ZS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +80.7%.

With a market cap of $26.7 billion, ZS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at -2.4%. The stock trades at 13.5x book value.

Share count has increased 10.7% over three years, indicating dilution.

Over the past 7.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ZS would have grown to $276, compared to $276 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.4% vs 15.4% for the index โ€” confirming ZS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.

Free cash flow has been growing at a 46.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.

Growth of $100: ZS vs S&P 500

Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.

What Happens After ZS Crosses Below the Line?

Across 10 historical episodes, buying ZS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +78.8% after 12 months (median +65.0%), compared to +19.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +206.2% vs +58.8% for the index.

Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ZS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.

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Historical Touches

ZS has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +80.7% after recovery.

Crossed BelowRecoveredWeeksMax Depth1-Year ReturnReturn Since Touch
Sep 2019Jan 20201714.7%+170.6%+252.4%
Mar 2020Mar 2020216.6%+255.1%+238.8%
Oct 2022Oct 202217.7%+24.5%+23.7%
Oct 2022Nov 20235342.3%+35.8%+38.3%
Apr 2024Jun 2024118.5%+9.2%-7.8%
Jul 2024Aug 202439.9%+57.8%-7.7%
Sep 2024Oct 2024517.0%+74.9%+6.7%
Oct 2024Nov 202423.5%+74.6%-9.5%
Dec 2024Jan 202552.2%+24.1%-10.7%
Mar 2025Apr 202518.0%N/A-4.2%
Feb 2026Ongoing1+11.9%OngoingN/A
Average9โ€”+80.7%โ€”

Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.

Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02