How does Zscaler (ZS) make money?

Zscaler (ZS) generates revenue primarily from Reportable Segment, which accounted for 100% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. The company reported $3.17B in revenue and converted -2.4% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly −$77.39M in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Zscaler (ZS)?

Zscaler (ZS) reported a gross profit margin of 76.7% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $2.43B in gross profit on $3.17B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Zscaler (ZS)?

Zscaler (ZS) reported an operating profit margin of -4.7% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to −$150.02M in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Zscaler (ZS)?

Zscaler (ZS) reported a net profit margin of -2.4% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to −$77.39M in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Zscaler (ZS) profitable?

Zscaler (ZS) reported a net loss of $77.39M for TTM through Q2 2026, a net profit margin of -2.4%. Combined operating expenses, interest, and income taxes exceeded revenue, so the period closed in the red on a reported basis.

How much does Zscaler (ZS) invest in research and development?

Zscaler (ZS) invested $839.52M in research and development during TTM through Q2 2026, roughly 26.5% of total revenue. R&D spending funds the company's future product pipeline and is expensed in full on the income statement rather than capitalised, which makes the operating margin sensitive to how aggressively management chooses to reinvest in innovation.

How much does Zscaler (ZS) spend on capital expenditures?

Zscaler (ZS) spent $78.68M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q2 2026, roughly 2.5% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Zscaler (ZS) generate?

Zscaler (ZS) generated $1.02B in free cash flow during TTM through Q2 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 32.2%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

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Zscaler (ZS) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q2 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending April 30, 2026 (reported May 26, 2026).

Zscaler discloses geographic revenue only in annual filings. to view the full breakdown.

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