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Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments

Zscaler Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments decreased by 9.2% to $1.73M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 66.1%, from $5.11M to $1.73M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments shows an upward trend with a 8.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 26, 2026

How to read this metric

Reflects the yield characteristics of the investment portfolio; changes are driven by interest rate environments and bond pricing.

Detailed definition

This reflects the non-cash adjustment for the difference between the purchase price and the par value of fixed-income se...

Peer comparison

Common in insurance and banking sectors where large investment portfolios are held.

Metric ID: bac_accretion_amortization_investments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value-$3.15M-$3.12M-$2.67M-$1.99M-$1.28M-$638.00K$165.00K$1.27M$1.96M$3.19M$3.20M$6.38M$5.00M$4.48M$5.00M$5.11M$3.75M$2.06M$1.91M$1.73M
QoQ Change+1.2%+14.3%+25.5%+35.7%+50.2%+125.9%+668.5%+54.3%+63.2%+0.2%+99.5%-21.6%-10.5%+11.7%+2.1%-26.5%-45.1%-7.6%-9.2%
YoY Change+59.4%+79.5%+106.2%+163.7%+252.8%+600.5%>999%+403.4%+155.7%+40.2%+56.4%-20.0%-25.0%-54.0%-61.9%-66.1%
Range-$3.15M$6.38M
CAGR-11.9%
Avg YoY Growth+220.6%
Median YoY Growth+69.5%
Current Streak4 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zscaler's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments?
Zscaler (ZS) reported accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments of $1.73M in Q4 2025.
How has Zscaler's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments changed year-over-year?
Zscaler's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments decreased by 66.1% year-over-year, from $5.11M to $1.73M.
What is the long-term trend for Zscaler's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zscaler's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments has grown at a 8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$11.72M to $15.92M.
What does accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments mean?
Non-cash adjustments to the value of investment securities held by the company.