Business Segments · R&D

Business Segments — R&D

Zscaler Business Segments — R&D increased by 16.4% to $144.45M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.6%, from $104.96M to $144.45M.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toR&D

How to read this metric

Consistent investment is necessary for long-term competitiveness, though excessive spending without revenue growth may indicate inefficiency.

Detailed definition

This reflects the investment in engineering, product development, and innovation to enhance existing security features o...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for technology firms to gauge their commitment to innovation versus competitors.

Metric ID: zs_segment_reportable_segment_research_and_development

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$56.97M$56.97M$56.97M$56.97M$78.30M$78.30M$78.30M$78.30M$95.25M$104.96M$124.08M$144.45M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+37.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+21.6%+10.2%+18.2%+16.4%
YoY Change+37.4%+37.4%+37.4%+37.4%+21.6%+34.0%+30.3%+37.6%
Range$56.97M$144.45M
CAGR+40.3%
Avg YoY Growth+34.2%
Median YoY Growth+37.4%
Current Streak11+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zscaler's business segments — r&d?
Zscaler (ZS) reported business segments — r&d of $144.45M in Q4 2025.
How has Zscaler's business segments — r&d changed year-over-year?
Zscaler's business segments — r&d increased by 37.6% year-over-year, from $104.96M to $144.45M.
What does business segments — r&d mean?
The costs associated with developing new products and improving existing technology.