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Apr 30

Zscaler Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Zscaler reported strong year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 2025, but swung to a GAAP net loss amid continued strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

Zscaler grew revenue by 23% to $678 million in Q3 FY25 but posted a GAAP net loss of $4.1 million. Non-GAAP earnings were strong, and free cash flow remained solid, signaling continued momentum in Zero Trust adoption and AI-focused security innovation.

Revenue reached $678 million, up from $553.2 million last year.

GAAP net income turned to a loss of $4.1 million versus $19.1 million profit last year.

Non-GAAP EPS rose to $0.84 from $0.71 last year.

Zscaler announced the acquisition of Red Canary to bolster AI-powered security operations.

Total Revenue
$678M
Previous year: $553M
+22.6%
EPS
$0.84
Previous year: $0.88
-4.5%
Calculated Billings
$785M
Previous year: $628M
+24.9%
Deferred Revenue
$1.99B
Previous year: $1.58B
+25.9%
Operating Cash Flow
$211M
Previous year: $173M
+21.7%
Gross Profit
$522M
Previous year: $438M
+19.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.99B
Previous year: $1.26B
+58.1%
Free Cash Flow
$119M
Previous year: $123M
-3.0%
Total Assets
$5.34B
Previous year: $4.2B
+27.2%

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Forward Guidance

Zscaler expects continued top-line growth in Q4 FY25, with revenue guidance between $705M–$707M and non-GAAP EPS around $0.79–$0.80.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue projected at $705M to $707M for Q4 FY25
  • Non-GAAP income from operations expected to grow to $152M–$154M
  • Q4 non-GAAP EPS forecasted between $0.79 and $0.80
  • FY25 revenue expected to exceed $2.659B
  • Calculated billings for FY25 expected between $3.184B–$3.189B

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP profitability remains under pressure
  • Free cash flow declined YoY despite revenue growth
  • Operating margin impacted by ongoing investment
  • Rising costs related to stock-based compensation
  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on outlook