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Qualys, Inc. (QLYS)
$170.32-1.33 (-0.77%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Qualys, Inc.
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The Narrative
Qualys, Inc. in the Technology sector is trading at $170.32 with a market capitalization of $5.9B. Wall Street consensus targets $171.74 (18 analysts), implying a +0.8% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 15% below its 52-week high of $201.54, remaining 36.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 32) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $182.18M↑ | $175.64M↑ | $175.28M↑ | $169.88M↑ | $164.06M |
| Gross Profit | $151.93M↑ | $145.65M↓ | $146.12M↑ | $142.08M↑ | $135.19M |
| Operating Income | $61.90M↑ | $60.88M↑ | $58.84M↓ | $59.95M↑ | $51.41M |
| Net Income | $52.41M↑ | $50.64M↓ | $53.15M↑ | $50.35M↑ | $47.29M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based platform delivering information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company provides Qualys Cloud Apps, which include cybersecurity asset management; ente...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$5.89B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
29.52
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.62
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
36.74%
Volume
Today's trading volume
550,617
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Qualys stock has delivered a solid 49.4% return over the past five years, yet its current price near US$171.65 sits between a discounted intrinsic value estimate and richer looking market multiples. This points to a mixed valuation picture rather than a clear bargain or clear expensiveness. A roughly 49.4% gain over five years suggests Qualys has already rewarded patient shareholders. The question now is how much of the company’s cash flow potential is already reflected in the share...
Is Qualys (QLYS) Below Fair Value Following Its Earnings Beat And Higher Guidance?
Qualys (QLYS) is back in focus after its recent earnings announcement, which reported non-GAAP earnings and revenue above consensus expectations and included higher full-year guidance alongside new AI-driven security capabilities. Despite the upbeat earnings news and higher guidance, Qualys’ recent share price has cooled. The stock has a 7-day share price return of 8.23% and a 30-day share price return of 6.33%, following a strong 90-day share price return of 56.19% and a 1-year total...
Qualys (QLYS) Posts Double-Digit Growth And Still Raises The Bar
On August 4, Qualys Inc. (NASDAQ:QLYS) reported second-quarter revenue of $182.2 million, up 11% from a year earlier, and used the moment to raise its own bar for the rest of 2026. A company that was already growing at a healthy clip just told Wall Street it expects to grow even more than it previously […]