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Zscaler ZS Amortization of deferred commissions
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Reported directly by Zscaler in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:CapitalizedContractCostAmortization.
The source filing: Zscaler’s 10-Q, filed May 26, 2026.
- Filed
- May 26, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q3 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001713683-26-000096
| Line item | Three Months Ended April 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended April 30, 2026 | Nine Months Ended April 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning balance | $519,304 | $440,365 | $509,541 | $445,398 |
| Capitalization of contract acquisition costs | 77,264 | 65,828 | 184,660 | 139,986 |
| Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs | (52,042) | (42,308) | (149,675) | (121,499) |
| Ending balance | $544,526 | $463,885 | $544,526 | $463,885 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Zscaler's amortization of deferred commissions?
- Zscaler (ZS) reported amortization of deferred commissions of $52.04M in Q1 2026.
- How has Zscaler's amortization of deferred commissions changed year-over-year?
- Zscaler's amortization of deferred commissions increased by 23.0% year-over-year, from $42.31M to $52.04M.
- What is the long-term trend for Zscaler's amortization of deferred commissions?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zscaler's amortization of deferred commissions has grown at a 42.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40.56M to $166.31M.
- What does amortization of deferred commissions mean?
- This metric tracks the non-cash amortization of capitalized sales commissions, which are deferred and recognized as expenses over the expected period of benefit from the customer contract. It is a critical component of SaaS accounting, reflecting the timing difference between cash paid to sales teams and the recognition of the associated expense. It helps align the cost of acquiring customers with the revenue they generate.
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