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Zscaler (ZS) R&D spending by quarter

Zscaler's R&D spending was $241M in Q4 FY26 (fourth quarter fiscal 2026), +4% from Q3 FY26. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $170M (Q3 FY25) to $241M (Q4 FY26).

Zscaler R&D spending by quarterZscaler R&D spending by quarter$171MQ2 FY25$170MQ3 FY25$178MQ4 FY25$200MQ1 FY26$229MQ2 FY26$232MQ3 FY26$241MQ4 FY26
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q4 FY26$241M+4%+36%
Q3 FY26$232M+1%+37%
Q2 FY26$229M+14%+34%
Q1 FY26$200M+13%—
Q4 FY25$178M+5%—
Q3 FY25$170M-0.6%—
Q2 FY25$171M——

Q4 FY26 at a glance

Zscaler, Q4 FY26: revenue $898M (+25% year over year), operating margin -1.7%, net loss $3.4M, operating cash flow $279M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Zscaler's R&D spending?

Zscaler's R&D spending was $241M in Q4 FY26 (fourth quarter fiscal 2026), +4% from Q3 FY26.

How has Zscaler's R&D spending changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $170M (Q3 FY25) to $241M (Q4 FY26).

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