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Vast Renewables Ltd is a clean, renewable energy company specializing in the design and manufacturing of concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems to generate carbon-free, utility-scale electricity, industrial heat, and green fuels. The Company's differentiated modular CSP system, utilizing proprietary sodium loop heat transfer technology, provides customers with a solution to the enduring challenge of intermittent renewable energy through 24/7 dispatchable power and heat.

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UiPath Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 guidance on Thursday.
UiPath reported quarterly earnings of 11 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 10 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $356.62 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $332.87 million.
"This was a milestone quarter for UiPath, marked by the launch of our agentic automation platform, a meaningful step forward in our product evolution. We're encouraged by the early response from customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem, which underscores the growing interest in agentic automation as a key part of the enterprise automation journey," said Daniel Dines, founder and CEO of UiPath.
UiPath expects second-quarter revenue to be between $345 million and $350 million versus estimates of $333.12 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company also raised its fiscal 2026 forecast from a range of $1.52 billion to $1.53 billion to a new range of $1.549 billion to $1.554 billion versus estimates of $1.53 billion.
UiPath shares gained 0.3% to trade at $12.98 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on UiPath following earnings announcement.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin maintained UiPath with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $11 to $12.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg maintained the stock with a Sector Perform and raised the price target from $13 to $15.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Nick Altmann maintained UiPath with a Sector Perform and raised the price target from $12 to $13.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $11 to $14.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained UiPath with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $12 to $14.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Terry Tillman maintained the stock with a Hold and raised the price target from $12 to $13.</li>
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On UiPath After Upbeat Q1 Results

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Does Not Like Trump Win</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/stock-market-chart-analysis-good-inflation-data-pce-india-gdp-spy-mc-05302025">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX). Note the following:
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<li>The chart shows the stock market is consolidating just above the breakout line.</li>
<li>The chart shows the stock market did not break up to zone 1 (resistance) on the tariff injunction news yesterday.</li>
<li>The momo crowd aggressively bought stocks yesterday in the premarket when indexes were up about 2% on the news that a court had invalidated Trump's tariffs.&nbsp; The stock market has given up all of those gains, and the momo crowd is now sitting on losses.</li>
<li>Yesterday, we shared with readers in the Interim Capsule that the Court of Appeals has temporarily reinstated the tariffs.  Of course, as our reader, you already knew in advance that it might happen from our Morning Capsule.</li>
<li>Momo gurus are very unhappy about the Court of Appeals decision.&nbsp; The reason is that momo gurus' real job is to run up the stock market under the disguise of analysis. President Trump's win in the Court of Appeals is getting in the way of momo gurus' attempts to run up the stock market.</li>
<li>In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45675767/investors-double-down-on-taco-trade-after-tariff-invalidation-a-tell-from-nvidia-mass-layoffs">yesterday's Morning Capsule</a>, we wrote:</li>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">Using Section 122 of the Trade Act 1974, President Trump can impose tariffs up to 15% for up to 150 days.&nbsp; Such new tariffs can replace the existing 10% universal tariffs.&nbsp; Section 122 can be implemented quickly without any formalities.&nbsp; President Trump can use section 122 while an appeal is pending.
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<li>Today, there is a report that the White House is now considering using Section 122 if the appeals process is not successful.  Again, as our reader, you knew this as the likely backup plan from yesterday's Morning Capsule.</li>
<li>President Trump just said China "has totally violated its agreement."&nbsp; President Trump's statement immediately brought in selling in the stock market.&nbsp; President Trump's statement goes against Wall Street's consensus that a trade deal with China is not far off.&nbsp; This Wall Street consensus is, in large part, responsible for the run up in the stock market.&nbsp; This Wall Street consensus is also behind the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>PCE is the Fed&#8217;s favorite inflation gauge.&nbsp; The just released data is good.&nbsp; Here are the details: 
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<li>Headline PCE came at 0.1% vs. 0.1% consensus.</li>
<li>Core PCE came at 0.1% vs. 0.1% consensus.</li>
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<li>The U.S. economy is 70% consumer based.&nbsp; For this reason, prudent investors pay attention to personal income and personal spending.&nbsp; The just released personal income data appears to be an aberration, and investors should ignore it.&nbsp; Here are the details: 
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<li>Personal spending came at 0.2% vs. 0.2% consensus.</li>
<li>Personal income came at 0.8% vs. 0.3% consensus.</li>
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<li>University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment will be released at 10am ET and may be market moving.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Fast Growth In India</h4>
GDP in India grew by an annual rate of 7.4% vs. 6.7% consensus in the quarter that ended in March.&nbsp; India is on track to become the third largest economy in the world behind the U.S. and China.&nbsp; As a reference, the U.S. grows at about 2% &#8211; 3% per year.
Growth brings opportunities.  India represents one of the best opportunities for long term investors.  As full disclosure, India focused fund Fairfax India Holdings Corp (FFXDF), founded by the Warren Buffett of Canada, is in our ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio.  Three India ETFs WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI), VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN), and iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN) are in our ZYX Emerging Model Portfolio.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc (AAPL), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Meta Platforms Inc (META), Tesla Inc (TSLA), and NVIDIA Corp (NVDA).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (GLD).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (SLV).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Arora Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.  Our proprietary Protection Band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson maintains BKV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKV#NYSE">BKV</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $20 to $26.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on BKV, Raises Price Target to $26

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'Amazon Pledges to Continue Aggressive Data Center Expansion'- Bloomberg

Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.6%. Currently, Adobe has a market capitalization of $176.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ADBE: If an investor had bought $1000 of ADBE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $12,724.65 today based on a price of $413.36 for ADBE at the time of writing.
<h3>Adobe's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ADBE

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45693303/hyatt-announces-unscripted-by-hyatt-a-new-upscale-collection-brand-as-part-of-brand-led-evolution-" rel="noreferrer noopener">unveiled Unscripted by Hyatt</a> on Friday, a new brand targeting upscale travelers who value locally rooted, authentic experiences. The collection-style model allows each property to retain its distinct identity while aligning with Hyatt&#8217;s signature quality and service.
With over 40 hotels in discussions, Unscripted focuses on conversions and adaptive reuse, offering independent owners access to Hyatt&#8217;s global platform and its 56 million–member World of Hyatt program. Dan Hansen, head of Americas development, said the brand gives owners flexibility without sacrificing guest expectations.
The launch supports Hyatt&#8217;s broader strategy to grow across five distinct brand portfolios. Its Lifestyle segment grew 11% year-over-year in Q1 2025, adding 30+ hotels and planning openings in Miami, Shanghai, Lisbon, and Turks &amp; Caicos under the Thompson and Andaz brands.
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Hyatt&#8217;s Luxury portfolio rose 5% in the same period, with key projects in Los Cabos, Kuala Lumpur, and Mayakoba. Demand for branded residences is also rising, with over 50 developments open or underway.
The rapid expansion across Essentials, Lifestyle, and Luxury segments is translating to meaningful financial upside for Hyatt. A 10.5% increase in net rooms as of Q1 2025 suggests growing revenue streams and broader market penetration.
The push into branded residences adds a high-margin, capital-light income stream. Additionally, loyalty program growth strengthens customer retention and reduces marketing costs, ultimately improving EBITDA margins.
The diversification of Hyatt&#8217;s brand offerings also insulates it from overreliance on any single customer segment, offering resilience amid shifting travel trends.
In early May, Hyatt reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45144354/whats-going-on-with-hyatt-hotels-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter</a> results, beating expectations with $1.72B in revenue and 46 cents EPS. RevPAR rose 5.7%, net rooms grew 10.5%, and adjusted EBITDA hit $273M. The company reaffirmed its 2025 outlook, signaling steady growth.
Related ETFs: Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>), Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHIQ#NYSE">CHIQ</a>).
Price Action: H shares are trading higher by 0.29% to $131.82 at last check Friday.
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Hyatt Targets Upscale Travelers Seeking Locally Rooted Stays With New Brand

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UPDATE To Post From May 29, 2025: 'UK government says it has sold its last remaining NatWest stock'- Reuters

Quantum Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QNTM#NASDAQ">QNTM</a>) shares climbed on Friday after the company disclosed a wide-reaching settlement agreement with its former CEO, Raza Bokhari. The agreement ends years of contentious legal battles <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45690359/quantum-biopharma-receives-2-35-million-usd-from-a-mutually-agreed-global-legal-settlement-with-dr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">that began in early 2021.</a>
The agreement resolves all legal disputes between Bokhari and Quantum Biopharma, including those involving current executives Zeeshan Saeed and Anthony Durkacz, who also signed the settlement in their personal capacities.
The deal, which involves a $2.35 million non-dilutive payment from Bokhari to Quantum Biopharma, effectively halts ongoing litigation in courts across the U.S. and Canada.
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Under the agreement, neither Bokhari nor the company admitted to any wrongdoing.
All parties acknowledged they acted in the best interests of the business and its shareholders.
The resolution includes the settlement of several court cases, arbitration decisions, and indemnification claims that had dragged on for over three years.
The payment from Bokhari covers all outstanding financial claims brought by the company and its leadership team, including Saeed and Durkacz, as well as counterclaims by Bokhari.
The company stated the funds represent a direct infusion of capital and help eliminate any potential dilution for shareholders.
The wide-ranging settlement addresses multiple legal proceedings, including rulings previously handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Ontario courts.
Among them were confirmed arbitration awards totaling millions of dollars, indemnification actions, and claims of defamation and tortious interference.
The settlement not only closes these cases but also stipulates that no future litigation related to these matters may be pursued, delivering finality after a protracted corporate power struggle that had weighed on investor sentiment for years.
Price Action: QNTM shares are trading higher by 9.7% to $13.80 at last check Friday.
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NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) reported fiscal fourth-quarter results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.73 billion (+4% year over year), beating the Street view of $1.72 billion.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.93, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45680618/netapp-reports-record-results-for-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.90</a>.
Following the results, Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains NetApp with an Equal Weight rating, lowering the price forecast from&nbsp;$115&nbsp;to&nbsp;$100.
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UBS analyst David Vogt reiterated the Neutral rating on the stock, decreasing the price forecast from $115 to $108.
In the fourth quarter, Hybrid Cloud segment revenue rose to $1.57 billion, up from $1.52 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Public Cloud segment revenue reached $164 million, compared to $152 million in the prior-year quarter.
Quarterly billings reached $2.03 billion, up from $1.81 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, marking a 12% year-over-year increase.
The company reported operating cash flow of $675 million, compared to $613 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024.
The company reported cash and equivalents of $3.85 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.
In the fourth quarter, NetApp returned $355 million to its stockholders through a combination of share repurchases and cash dividends, it said in a press release.
According to George Kurian, CFO of NetApp, fiscal year 2025 saw numerous revenue and profitability records for NetApp. This success was attributed to significant market share gains in all-flash storage and the accelerating growth of their first-party and marketplace storage services.
Kurian also noted the company&#8217;s strategic moves during the year, including a refresh of their entire systems portfolio, a sharper focus on cloud services, and positioning to lead in the enterprise AI market.
Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, he expressed confidence in continued long-term growth, citing the company&#8217;s strongest portfolio to date, a differentiated value proposition, and ongoing innovation and market expansion following a year of market share gains.
NetApp expects first-quarter adjusted EPS to range between $1.48 and $1.58, below the $1.65 estimate. The company forecasts first-quarter revenue between $1.455 billion and $1.605 billion, compared to the $1.61 billion consensus.
NetApp projects FY2026 adjusted EPS between $7.60 and $7.90, compared to the $7.72 estimate. The company expects revenue between $6.625 billion and $6.875 billion, versus the $6.86 billion consensus.
Price Action: NTAP shares are trading lower by 0.51% to $98.71 at last check Friday.
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NetApp Q1 Outlook Falls Short, Analyst Lowers Price Forecast

Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) posted downbeat results for the first quarter.
The company&#8217;s first-quarter sales fell around 1% (comparable sales fell 0.7%) year over year to $8.77 billion. It missed the analyst consensus estimate of $9.22 billion. Best Buy reported adjusted earnings of $1.15, missing the consensus of $1.31.
Best Buy lowered its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings from $6.20-$6.60 per share to $6.15-$6.30 per share versus consensus of $6.13 per share. The company lowered its sales guidance from $41.4 billion to $42.2 billion to $41.1 billion to $41.9 billion. The consensus hovers around $41.44 billion.
Best Buy shares fell 0.5% to trade at $65.98 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Best Buy following earnings announcement.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained Best Buy with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $75 to $67.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese maintained the stock with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $75 to $70.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintained Best Buy with a Buy and lowered the price target from $95 to $90.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Seth Sigman maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $89 to $74.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintained Best Buy with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $92 to $82.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained the stock with a Hold and raised the price target from $64 to $69.</li>
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Considering buying BBY stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Best Buy After Q1 Results

Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) shares rallied in early trading on Friday, after the company on Thursday reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45683134/zscaler-beats-q3-earnings-estimates-raises-guidance-increases-investments-in-ai">upbeat results for its fiscal third quarter</a>.
The announcement came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Piper Sandler On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/590783e6290fa70001409b4a/rob-owens">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/590783e6290fa70001409b4a/rob-owens">Rob Owens</a> downgraded the rating from Overweight to Neutral, while raising the price target from $235 to $260.
Zscaler reported solid results for the fiscal third quarter, with billings and revenues surpassing Street expectations, "while new products continue to gain traction," Owens said in the downgrade note. Revenues grew 23% year-on-year to $678 million, coming in above the guidance midpoint by 1.8%, he added.
Calculated billings grew 26% year-on-year to $785 million, beating Street expectations by $25 million, the analyst stated. "However, as we contemplate the recent momentum of the stock and incremental near-term risks in the Red Canary acquisition integration + Fed uncertainty, we believe shares are fairly balanced at current levels," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5880b6f377f9dd00011b0ab2/matthew-hedberg">Analyst Matthew Hedberg</a> maintained an Outperform rating, while lifting the price target from $288 to $304.
Zscaler reported strong quarterly results, "with outperformance across the board against high investor expectations," Hedberg said. The company did not experience any "noticeable impact" from tariffs, he added.
Management raised their full-year guidance across the board, projecting revenue and billings growth of 23% and 21.5%, up from their prior outlook of 22% and 20.5%, respectively, the analyst stated. "Like cyber peers, Zscaler introduced Z-Flex, a new purchasing program to ease procurement and increase module adoption," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Citizens On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6298be750c34880001d668d9/trevor-walsh">Analyst Trevor Walsh</a> reiterated a Market Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $240 to $310.
Zscaler reported non-GAAP earnings of 84 cents per share, beating consensus of 76 cents per share, Walsh said. The company announced the appointment of Kevin Rubin as chief financial officer, he added.
Zscaler announced plans to acquire managed detection and response (MDR) provider Red Canary to boost its AI-powered security operations center (SOC) capabilities, the analyst wrote. The acquisition is expected to close in August 2025, he added.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">KeyBanc Capital Markets On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/62eacb8a9bab060001dbd41a/eric-heath">Analyst Eric Heath</a> reaffirmed an Overweight rating, while taking the price target higher from $290 to $310.
Zscaler reported a strong beat in the quarter, with ARR (annual recurring revenue) growing 23% year-on-year to around $2.9 billion, Heath said. Billings came in at $785 million, beating consensus of $761 million, he added.
Management's guidance implied billings of $1,140-$1,145M million for the fiscal fourth quarter, representing 25%-26% year-on-year growth, in-line with expectations, the analyst stated. "We see strong momentum in the SASE market, a strengthening portfolio of emerging products to cross-sell, and an experienced GTM leadership team selling to the C-suite," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Truist Securities On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/57fdefd3ac6af40001334e3e/joel-fishbein">Analyst Joel Fishbein</a> maintained a Buy rating, while lifting the price target from $260 to $300.
Zscaler reported a record quarter, with more than $1 billion in in TCV (total contract value) bookings, Fishbein said. The company's strong results were "driven by improving sales productivity and lower attrition," he added.
Zscaler witnessed growing customer demand for the platform, "in particular Zero Trust Everywhere, Data Security Everywhere, and Agentic Operations solutions," the analyst wrote. Management flowed the beat to their full-year outlook, he further stated.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wedbush On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e00ad4e3513fb0001f03cfd/daniel-ives">Analyst Daniel Ives</a> maintained an Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $240 to $300.
Zscaler reported a beat across the board, with strong billings due to continued robust demand for its zero trust and AI security solutions, Ives said.
"Management announced on the call that starting in FY26, the company will switch from billings to ARR as the main metric to properly use for ZS going forward," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Cantor Fitzgerald On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d11d3db85e93000188d7b9/jonathan-ruykhaver">Analyst Jonathan Ruykhaver</a> reiterated an Overweight rating, while raising the price target from $275 to $290.
Zscaler's revenue and cRPO (current remaining performance obligation) bookings grew 23%, "reflecting strong customer demand for the Zero Trust Exchange platform," Ruykhaver said. The company's emerging growth categories, Zero Trust Everywhere, Data Security Everywhere and Agentic Operations, were the key drivers, with combined ARR of around $1 billion, he added.
Customers contributing $1 million in ARR grew 27% year-on-year in the quarter, while those spending over $100,000 grew 18% to 3,363, the analyst further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Needham On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/601a8839a6fe6f00010c6966/mike-cikos">Analyst Mike Cikos</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating, while lifting the price target from $240 to $310.
Zscaler reported "another strong quarter," outperforming billings expectations again, Cikos said. Management raised their full-year billings guidance "by passing through the entirety of the upside in 3QFY25 and nudging 4QFY25 slightly higher," he added.
"We believe the platform expansion and go-to-market changes under Chief Revenue Officer Mike Rich are taking hold as Zscaler looks to emulate the ServiceNow model by driving deeper, more strategic relationships with customers while gaining greater wallet-share," the analyst wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rosenblatt Securities On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585aa876b5a482000151d0ed/catharine-trebnick">Analyst Catharine Trebnick</a> reiterated a Buy rating, while raising the price target from $235 to $315.
Zscaler delivered a "standout" performance in the quarter, exceeding expectations on growth and profitability, Trebnick said. Operating margin came in at 21.6%, around 40 basis points (bps) higher than Street expectations, she added.
"The company remains on a path toward its long-term $5B+ ARR target, supported by strategic initiatives like the acquisition of Red Canary and the appointment of a new CFO," the analyst wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stephens On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/67ebeaa15b91ab00015a8af3/todd-weller%20">Analyst Todd Weller</a> maintained an Overweight rating and price target of $255.
Zscaler's billings beat consensus by 3.2%, while revenue by 1.8%, Weller said.
"Zscaler also announced Kevin Rubin as new CFO. Mr. Rubin was previously CFO of Alteryx, an AI and cloud analytics platform provider that was acquired by Clearlake Capital and Insight Partners in March 2024," the analyst wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Guggenheim Securities On Zscaler</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/587f78d077f9dd000126ef0f/john-difucci">Analyst John DiFucci</a> reaffirmed a Neutral rating on the stock.
Zscaler's results beat consensus estimates across the board and the company raised its full-year guidance, "which is about as good as it gets relative to expectations in the security sector this quarter," DiFucci said.
Growth in new ACV was modestly better than the previous quarter's 1% growth and the third quarter "had the easiest comp of the year," which implies that "business momentum (as measured by a 2-year stack of New ACV growth) modestly deteriorated in F3Q," the analyst wrote.
ZS Price Action: Shares of Zscaler had risen by 8.56% to $272.27 at the time of publication on Friday.
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