Why is ZS Down Today?

ZS
$188.60
▼ -2.68% ($-5.06)
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 4:30 PM ET (148 min ago)

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Sector: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
Market Cap: $48.21B
Forward P/E: 80.0
52-Week Range: $114.63 - $316.85
Employees: 7,923

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector is down 2.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.1x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector: -2.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ZS is significantly underperforming the market (-2.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.35%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.32%
ZS
This Stock
-2.68%
vs S&P 500: -2.33%
vs Nasdaq: -2.36%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ZS is expected to trade between:
$182.94 - $192.37

Key Level to Watch

$179.17 support
Watch for breakdown below $188.60

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026 4:30 PM (148 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.76
Put/Call Ratio
79.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,128
Put Volume: 3,131
Total: 7,259

Historical Context

ZS has moved more than 3.0% down on 41 occasions in the past year.

46.3%
Continuation Rate
19/41 times continued down
-0.14%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 06, 2026 (-3.1%) → Next day: +0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ZS stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector is down 2.2% on average.

Is ZS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ZS shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ZS stock price target?

ZS is currently trading at $188.60. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $182.94 - $192.37. See long-term price prediction →

Will ZS stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ZS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $179.17 (support).

Is ZS stock oversold or overbought?

ZS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 36.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ZS stock?

ZS's 10-day momentum indicator is at -54.6. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ZS outperforming or underperforming the market?

ZS (-2.68%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.35%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.32%.

What does MACD indicate for ZS?

ZS's MACD (-5.21) is currently below the signal line (1.28), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 23.3) is moderate.

Is ZS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ZS is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $223.83, 50-day SMA: $209.16.

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