Palo Alto Networks vs. Zscaler: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is a Better Buy Going Into 2027?

The article compares two leading cybersecurity stocks: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Zscaler (ZS). While both are high-growth companies in the expanding cybersecurity market, Palo Alto Networks is recommended as the better buy for 2027 due to its larger scale ($11.5B revenue vs. $3.4B), profitability ($307M net income vs. $63.2M net loss), and successful platformization strategy. However, both stocks trade at elevated valuations with forward P/E ratios of 75x and 41.5x respectively, and both experienced recent price declines.

11/05/2026, 11:53 PM • The Motley Fool

Tech Sell-Off: 2 Growth Stocks Investors Might Regret Not Buying on the Dip

The Nasdaq-100 has declined 9% from its peak as investors worry about the sustainability of AI spending, particularly affecting semiconductor stocks. The article identifies Zscaler and Meta Platforms as two growth stocks trading at attractive valuations during this market correction, presenting potential long-term buying opportunities for investors.

11/04/2026, 7:27 AM • The Motley Fool

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zscaler, Inc. - ZS

Pomerantz LLP is investigating Zscaler, Inc. for potential securities fraud following two significant stock price declines. The company's stock fell 31.52% on May 27, 2026, after missing revenue guidance expectations, and dropped another 10.06% on September 25, 2026, following the departure of Chief Revenue Officer Mike Rich.

10/27/2026, 5:59 PM • GlobeNewswire

Tech Sell-Off: 2 Growth Stocks Investors Might Wish They'd Bought on the Dip

AI stocks are experiencing a significant sell-off, with the Nasdaq-100 down 5.5% last week. The article identifies Duolingo and SentinelOne as potential bargain opportunities during this market downturn, as both companies are well-positioned to benefit from long-term AI adoption despite current market pressures.

10/23/2026, 8:09 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Zscaler an Undervalued Cybersecurity Stock to Buy Right Now in October?

The article examines whether Zscaler represents an undervalued investment opportunity in the cybersecurity sector. It notes that investor sentiment is high in the cybersecurity industry, with the analysis published in October 2026 as cyber criminals gain increasing capabilities through agentic AI.

10/14/2026, 11:39 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Glorious Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist if the Stock Market Crashes

With the S&P 500 trading at historically elevated valuations (second-highest since the dot-com bubble), rising inflation, interest rate hikes, and potential AI development slowdowns pose risks to the market. The article recommends three stocks as potential buying opportunities if a market correction occurs: Zscaler for its zero-trust cybersecurity solutions, Uber for its autonomous vehicle partnerships, and DigitalOcean for its AI data center infrastructure.

10/08/2026, 6:04 AM • The Motley Fool

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zscaler, Inc. - ZS

Pomerantz LLP is investigating Zscaler, Inc. for potential securities fraud following two significant stock price declines. The first occurred on May 27, 2026, when the stock fell 31.52% after the company issued lower-than-expected guidance for current-quarter revenue. The second decline of 10.06% happened on September 25, 2026, following the announcement of Chief Revenue Officer Mike Rich's departure. Investors are invited to join the class action lawsuit.

10/06/2026, 5:32 PM • GlobeNewswire

Cybersecurity Stocks Are Soaring, but This One Might Still be a Bargain

AI-driven cyberattacks are prompting organizations to prioritize cybersecurity, boosting demand for exposure management solutions. Tenable, which specializes in vulnerability identification and AI-powered exposure management through its Tenable One platform, has gained 48.6% year-to-date but trades at a P/S ratio of 3.9—significantly cheaper than rivals like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler. The company is improving profitability while maintaining modest 8.6% revenue growth, positioning it as a potential bargain in the expanding cybersecurity market.

10/02/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Why This Cybersecurity Stock Belongs in Every Millionaire-in-the-Making Portfolio

CrowdStrike is highlighted as a premier cybersecurity stock positioned to outpace the industry's expected 13.8% annual growth rate. The company reported 26% year-over-year revenue growth to $1.47 billion and $5.84 billion in annual recurring revenue. However, the stock trades at a premium valuation of 43x projected revenue, which could limit short-term upside and increase volatility risk.

09/30/2026, 12:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia Has Been the King of AI. This ETF Bets the Next Winners Will Be Somewhere Else.

While Nvidia and semiconductor stocks dominated the AI boom, software and cybersecurity stocks are emerging as the next phase winners. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has gained 15% this quarter as investors shift focus from AI infrastructure buildout to security concerns and concrete results. A potential slowdown in AI development could further benefit software companies that were previously threatened by AI disruption.

09/21/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Zscaler Stock Rocketed Higher This Week

Zscaler stock surged 20.7% this week after Bernstein raised its price target to $298 from $224, citing growing positive sentiment in the cybersecurity sector. The stock is trading at a discount to its historical valuation (25.8x operating cash flow vs. 5-year average of 47.6x), though Wedbush recently lowered its target to $215.

09/18/2026, 4:23 PM • The Motley Fool

SASE OpsLab Ltd Melantik Veteran Keselamatan, Siber Franck Burtin sebagai Ketua Pegawai Hasil untuk Menerajui Pengembangan Automasi SASE Global

SASE OpsLab Ltd, a software-driven SASE automation and orchestration platform company based in London, announced the appointment of Franck Burtin as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience, Burtin will lead global commercial expansion, accelerate adoption of the OpsKit catalog, and drive sales strategy in major international markets. The appointment comes as enterprises transitioning to cloud-based SASE infrastructure face increasing operational complexity.

09/10/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Zscaler to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Zscaler announced that its management team will present at two major investor conferences on September 9, 2026. CFO Kevin Rubin will speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco, while CEO Jay Chaudhry will present at the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference in New York. Webcasts of the sessions will be available on Zscaler's Investor Relations website.

09/04/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Zscaler's Next Earnings Report on September 3 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why.

Zscaler reports fiscal Q4 earnings on September 3 with low expectations set by conservative management guidance. The key catalyst for stock movement will be forward guidance, particularly ARR growth rates. With peers CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks recently reporting strong results driven by AI-boosted cybersecurity demand, Zscaler could benefit from similar tailwinds if it demonstrates traction in agentic AI security.

09/02/2026, 12:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Gigamon Appoints Grant Yacomeni as Chief Information Security Officer

Gigamon announced the appointment of Grant Yacomeni as Chief Information Security Officer. Yacomeni brings over a decade of cybersecurity and national security experience from the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The appointment reflects growing cyber risks in the Hybrid AI era, with 33% of organizations reporting AI/LLM systems targeted in breaches.

09/02/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire