Zscaler Stock Climbs 2.82% on $560M in Trading Volume Ranked 203rd as Analysts Boost Target to $320 and Buys Red Canary for AI-Driven Security Expansion

, , ranking 203rd in market activity. The stock’s recent performance reflects an analyst upgrade from Freedom Capital Markets, , citing Zscaler’s Q4 results that exceeded revenue, adjusted operating profit, and earnings expectations. The upgrade followed the company’s fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, . , reinforcing its position in cloud-native security solutions.

Analysts project steady growth for Zscaler, . , its low valuation suggests potential for re-rating if demand for zero-trust architecture and AI-enhanced security accelerates. However, risks include intensifying competition from traditional firewall vendors and the need to sustain margins amid macroeconomic pressures. , though insider selling and slowing revenue-per-share growth highlight caution for investors.

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