NASDAQ$ZS

Zscaler Inc · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Zscaler's Q3 2024 financial results were reported, demonstrating strong growth and profitability improvements.

Zscaler reported a strong third quarter in fiscal year 2024, with revenue increasing by 32% year-over-year to $553.2 million. The company achieved GAAP net income of $19.1 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss. Calculated billings grew by 30% year-over-year, and free cash flow also saw substantial growth.

  • Revenue increased by 32% year-over-year, reaching $553.2 million.
  • Calculated billings grew by 30% year-over-year, amounting to $628.0 million.
  • GAAP net income was $19.1 million, a notable improvement from the prior year's net loss of $46.0 million.
  • Free cash flow increased to $123.1 million, representing 22% of revenue.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$553M

Previous: $419M+32.1%
EPS

$0.12

Previous: $0.48-75.0%
Cash Flow from Operations

$173M

No prior period
Total Deferred Revenue

$1.58B

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$95.2M

Previous: -$70.1M-35.8%
Free Cash Flow

$481M

Previous: $256M+87.7%
Net Income

$19.1M

Previous: -$46M+141.5%
Operating Income

-$3.01M

Previous: -$55.7M+94.6%
Gross Profit

$435M

Previous: $323M+34.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.26B

Previous: $1.28B-1.3%
Total Assets

$4.2B

Previous: $3.2B+31.2%
R&D Expense

$125M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$113M

Previous: $108M+5.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Zscaler · Revenue · Quarterly

$553M

Q3 2024+32.1%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 15 of 15 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Zscaler expects revenue between $565 million and $567 million, non-GAAP income from operations between $107 million and $109 million, and non-GAAP net income per share between $0.69 and $0.70.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue is expected to be between $565 million and $567 million.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations is projected to be between $107 million and $109 million.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share is anticipated to be approximately $0.69 to $0.70.
  • Full year revenue is expected to be approximately $2.140 billion to $2.142 billion.
  • Full year calculated billings are projected to be between $2.603 billion to $2.606 billion.

Headwinds

  • These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially.
  • Guidance for non-GAAP income from operations excludes stock-based compensation expense.
  • Guidance excludes amortization of debt issuance costs.
  • Guidance excludes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.
  • Certain items are out of the company's control or cannot be reasonably predicted.

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 Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

+1.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.6%

Avg return

30 days after

39%

13 / 33 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 2026-15.8%+2.9%
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
Q3 2017
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2016
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