ZS monthly performance report
Monthly ZS research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ZS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Zscaler (ZS) closed August 2026 at $161.65, up 6.91% for the month and −42.67% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ZS is −28.13%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.28% versus its 200-day moving average ($188.57), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ZS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −61.69%, with a relative strength index reading of 65.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Zscaler ended August 2026 at $161.65, posting a monthly return of +6.91%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.86%.
The current quarter stands at +10.21% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.28% versus the 200-day moving average ($188.57).
Year-to-date, ZS is −28.13% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −41.02%. The stock is currently −52.03% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −64.89%.
| Period | ZS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.96% | −0.20% | −0.76% |
| 1 Week | +6.61% | +3.90% | +2.70% |
| 1 Month | +6.91% | +3.05% | +3.86% |
| 3 Months | +23.70% | +7.11% | +16.58% |
| 6 Months |