NASDAQ$ZS

Zscaler Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Zscaler's first quarter results for fiscal year 2021 were reported, demonstrating significant revenue growth and increased adoption of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform.

Zscaler reported strong first-quarter results for fiscal year 2021, with revenue growing 52% year-over-year to $142.6 million and calculated billings increasing 64% year-over-year to $144.7 million. The company's GAAP net loss was $55.0 million, while non-GAAP net income reached $20.0 million. Zscaler also increased its fiscal year guidance.

  • Revenue increased by 52% year-over-year, reaching $142.6 million.
  • Calculated billings grew by 64% year-over-year, totaling $144.7 million.
  • GAAP net loss was $55.0 million, compared to a $17.1 million loss in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP net income was $20.0 million, up from $4.9 million in the prior year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$143M

Previous: $93.6M+52.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.14

Previous: $0.03+366.7%
Total Deferred Revenue

$372M

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$8.9M

Previous: -$10.2M+12.8%
Free Cash Flow

$44.6M

Previous: $11.2M+297.8%
Net Income

-$55M

Previous: -$17.1M-222.1%
Operating Income

-$42.7M

Previous: -$18.3M-133.5%
Gross Profit

$111M

Previous: $74M+49.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$102M

No prior period
Total Assets

$1.85B

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$57.2M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Zscaler · Revenue · Quarterly

$143M

Q1 2021+52.3%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 12 of 14 quarters(86%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

For the second quarter of fiscal 2021, Zscaler expects total revenue of $146 million to $148 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of approximately $0.07 to $0.08. For the full year fiscal 2021, the company expects total revenue of $608 million to $612 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.37 to $0.38.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenue of $146 million to $148 million for Q2 2021.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations of $11 million to $12 million for Q2 2021.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share of approximately $0.07 to $0.08 for Q2 2021.
  • Total revenue of $608 million to $612 million for fiscal year 2021.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.37 to $0.38 for fiscal year 2021.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+2.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.6%

Avg return

30 days after

41%

13 / 32 earnings

Positive

+31.6%

Q3 2020

Best reaction

-21.4%

Q4 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2026
Q2 2026-3.0%-6.7%-20.4%
Q1 2026-6.8%-16.0%-20.4%
Q4 2025-1.5%+2.6%+11.2%
Q3 2025+10.0%+18.2%+25.6%
Q2 2025+2.9%+1.5%-11.1%
Q1 2025-3.8%+2.6%-12.7%
Q4 2024-21.4%-21.6%-15.2%
Q3 2024+3.4%+2.9%+16.9%
Q2 2024-7.6%-13.0%-18.8%
Q1 2024+0.4%+2.6%+16.5%
Q4 2023-0.0%+1.5%-3.2%
Q3 2023+5.1%+12.9%+8.0%
Q2 2023-7.2%-8.2%-9.0%
Q1 2023-3.3%-13.1%-16.1%
Q4 2022+27.3%+22.7%+15.2%
Q3 2022+20.7%+15.5%+28.8%
Q2 2022-7.3%+3.5%-3.8%
Q1 2022-10.6%-12.0%-8.8%
Q4 2021-3.6%-1.7%-5.0%
Q3 2021+11.4%+11.4%+25.9%
Q2 2021-1.3%-2.5%-18.3%
Q1 2021+22.4%+17.4%+31.7%
Q4 2020-0.4%-2.3%+14.1%
Q3 2020+31.6%+42.5%+42.2%
Q2 2020-16.4%-22.6%-17.7%
Q1 2020-2.4%-8.6%-7.3%
Q4 2019-19.9%-23.4%-23.7%
Q3 2019-3.5%+1.1%+7.7%
Q2 2019+19.4%+13.4%+39.8%
Q1 2019+9.9%+3.2%+0.5%
Q4 2018-5.4%+3.4%-16.3%
Q3 2018+25.4%+36.9%+26.2%
Q2 2018
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Q4 2017
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