Last mentioned: Feb 27, 2026
Q2 Earnings Release
Zscaler reports strong results; stock surges as the company raises full-year guidance.
Earnings Preview
Analysts set high expectations for Zscaler's Q2 billings and federal sector growth.
Anthropic Market Shock
Cybersecurity stocks, including ZS, dip following the launch of Anthropic's AI security tools.
SquareX Acquisition
Zscaler acquires SquareX to integrate browser-based security into its Zero Trust platform.
South Korean defense giant Hanwha Aerospace has signed a landmark 20-year LNG supply agreement with Venture Global to stabilize its industrial energy supply chain. Simultaneously, the defense-tech sector faces volatility as cybersecurity leader Zscaler reports widening losses despite robust revenue growth, pressured by AI-driven disruption from Anthropic.
Zscaler (ZS) and LeMaitre (LMAT) shares climbed significantly following quarterly reports that exceeded analyst expectations for both top-line growth and margin expansion. The dual rallies highlight a market preference for sector leaders with high pricing power and resilient demand in cybersecurity and specialized medical devices.
Zscaler shares rallied following a robust second-quarter performance that exceeded market expectations for revenue and billings growth. The surge reflects strong enterprise demand for the company's Zero Trust Exchange platform and a successful recovery from recent sector-wide volatility.
Zscaler leads a high-stakes earnings day on February 26, 2026, as the cybersecurity sector grapples with new AI-driven competitive threats. Investors are closely watching for Zscaler's growth resilience following recent market volatility triggered by Anthropic's entry into the security space.