What is Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets?

Zscaler (ZS) reported amortization of contract acquisition assets of $52.04M in Q1 2026.

How has Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets changed year-over-year?

Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets increased by 23.0% year-over-year, from $42.31M to $52.04M.

What is the long-term trend for Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets has grown at a 42.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40.56M to $166.31M.

Operating Expenses

Amortization of Contract Acquisition Assets

Zscaler Amortization of Contract Acquisition Assets increased by 5.0% to $52.04M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.0%, from $42.31M to $52.04M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of Contract Acquisition Assets shows an upward trend with a 42.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOperating Expenses

First reportedQ1 2016

Last reportedQ3 2026May 26, 2026

Metric ID: isrg_amortization_of_contract_acquisition_assets

Historical Data

21 periods

	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26	Q2 '26	Q3 '26
Value	$10.45M	$11.98M	$14.91M	$16.13M	$17.76M	$19.74M	$22.33M	$23.73M	$25.32M	$27.35M	$30.11M	$31.39M	$33.21M	$35.43M	$39.07M	$40.12M	$42.31M	$44.81M	$48.08M	$49.55M	$52.04M
QoQ Change	—	+14.6%	+24.5%	+8.1%	+10.1%	+11.2%	+13.1%	+6.3%	+6.7%	+8.0%	+10.1%	+4.3%	+5.8%	+6.7%	+10.3%	+2.7%	+5.4%	+5.9%	+7.3%	+3.1%	+5.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+69.8%	+64.7%	+49.7%	+47.1%	+42.6%	+38.6%	+34.9%	+32.3%	+31.2%	+29.5%	+29.7%	+27.8%	+27.4%	+26.5%	+23.1%	+23.5%	+23.0%

Range$10.45M – $52.04M

CAGR+37.9%

Avg YoY Growth+36.6%

Median YoY Growth+31.2%

Current Streak20+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets?: Zscaler (ZS) reported amortization of contract acquisition assets of $52.04M in Q1 2026.
How has Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets changed year-over-year?: Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets increased by 23.0% year-over-year, from $42.31M to $52.04M.
What is the long-term trend for Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Zscaler's amortization of contract acquisition assets has grown at a 42.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40.56M to $166.31M.