Stock-Based Compensation for Zscaler (ZS)
Stock-Based Compensation for Zscaler (ZS): headline value $737.20M · YoY +25.3%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$737.20M
YoY change
+25.3%
5Y CAGR
+40.4%
Peak year (2025)
$661.35M
Latest annual
$661.35M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Zscaler (ZS) from 2015 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Zscaler (ZS) from 2015 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $661.35M | +25.3% | ||
| 2024 | $527.68M | +18.6% | ||
| 2023 | $444.83M | +8.6% | ||
| 2022 | $409.56M | +58.4% | ||
| 2021 | $258.54M | +113.0% | ||
| 2020 | $121.39M | +161.5% | ||
| 2019 | $46.42M | +313.6% | ||
| 2018 | $11.22M | +13.2% | ||
| 2017 | $9.92M | +174.2% | ||
| 2016 | $3.62M | +131.7% | ||
| 2015 | $1.56M | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Zscaler's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Zscaler (ZS) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $661.35M (2025) – grew 25.3% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Zscaler stock-based compensation expanded at a +40.4% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $661.35M (2025); the minimum reading of $1.56M dates to 2015.
Within Technology, Zscaler (ZS) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
Zscaler Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Zscaler Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $661.35M
Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2025 was $661.35M, grew 25.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Zscaler Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $527.68M
Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2024 was $527.68M, grew 18.6% from 2023.
Zscaler Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $444.83M
Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2023 was $444.83M, grew 8.6% from 2022.
Zscaler Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $409.56M
Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2022 was $409.56M, surged 58.4% from 2021.
Zscaler Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $258.54M
Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2021 was $258.54M.
See more financial history for Zscaler (ZS).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Zscaler, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zscaler's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Zscaler (ZS) is $737.20M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Zscaler stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Zscaler (ZS) stock-based compensation changed +25.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Zscaler stock-based compensation?
Zscaler (ZS) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +40.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Zscaler stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Zscaler stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $661.35M in 2025.
What was Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2024?
Zscaler (ZS) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $527.68M.
What was Zscaler stock-based compensation in 2025?
Zscaler (ZS) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $661.35M.
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