Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Currency in USD
161.81
+3.55(+2.24%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
158.04164.10
52 wk Range
74.51164.10
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
158.26
Open
159.61
Day's Range
158.04-164.1
52 wk Range
74.51-164.1
Volume
454.29K
Average Volume (3m)
865.85K
1-Year Change
10.1198%
Book Value / Share
15.97
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
113.91
Downside
-29.60%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Qualys Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
15 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 113.91
(-29.60% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Scotiabank
Buy190.00+17.39%100.00Upgrade06-07-2026
JPMorgan
Hold139.00-14.12%87.00Upgrade30-06-2026
JPMorgan
Sell87.00-46.25%113.00Maintain06-05-2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell96.00-40.69%117.00Maintain06-05-2026
Piper Sandler
Hold100.00-38.21%135.00Maintain06-05-2026

Qualys Inc SWOT Analysis


Cloud Security Giant
Qualys, a leader in cloud-based security solutions, boasts an impressive 81.79% gross profit margin and strong financial health, despite facing growth challenges
Financial Resilience
Explore Qualys' Q1 2025 results, exceeding estimates with $1.67 EPS and $159.9M revenue, while analysts project a price target range of $115 to $162
Innovation Pipeline
Delve into Qualys' strategic product developments, including Enterprise TruRisk Management and TotalAI, aimed at addressing evolving cybersecurity needs
Market Dynamics
Learn how Qualys navigates a competitive landscape, adopting a channel-first approach and exploring potential sale opportunities to drive future growth
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Qualys Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Qualys Q1 2026 EPS hit $1.95, beating forecast of $1.80 by 8.33%; revenue reached $175.64M, up 10% YoY, exceeding estimates by 1.13%.
  • International sales surged 15% while channel revenue grew to 52% of total sales; Enterprise TruRisk Management platform showed strong adoption.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $83.3M with 47% margin; free cash flow declined to $93.6M (53% margin) from prior year's 67% margin.
  • Stock dipped 0.51% to $92.02 in after-hours despite earnings beat, potentially reflecting concerns over rising operating expenses.
  • Company expects continued EPS and revenue growth driven by strategic investments in sales, marketing, and product innovation initiatives.
Last Updated: 06-05-2026, 04:10 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
05-05-2026
EPS / Forecast
1.95 / 1.80
Revenue / Forecast
175.64M / 173.68M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

QLYS Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
28.2x25.6x12.6x
PEG Ratio
1.990.020.01
Price/Book
10.0x4.1x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
8.3x4.0x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−38.1%16.5%27.7%
Fair Value Upside
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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; enterprise TruRisk management; vulnerability management, detection, and response; total application security; patch management; custom assessment and remediation; multi-vector endpoint detection and response; policy audit; and file integrity monitoring. It offers TotalCloud, a cloud-native application protection platform, which include cloud workload protection, cloud detection and response, cloud security posture management, infrastructure as code, SaaS security posture management, cloud infrastructure and entitlement management, and Kubernetes and container security. In addition, the company markets and sells IT, security, and compliance solutions; offers Qualys' Enterprise TruRisk platform that enables customers to identify and manage IT and operational technology assets; collect and analyze IT security data; discover and prioritize vulnerabilities; quantify cyber risk exposure; recommend and implement remediation actions; and verify the implementation of such actions. Further, it offers asset tagging and management; reporting and dashboards; questionnaires and collaboration; remediation and workflow; big data correlation and analytics engine; and alerts and notifications. The company offers its solutions to enterprises, government entities, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, media, retail, technology, and utilities through its sales teams, as well as through security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, cloud providers, and consulting firms. Qualys, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Employees
2683

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
20.83M59.14%3.30B
Other Institutional Investors
17.29M40.86%2.74B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
38.12M100.00%6.03B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.22%53,60,5968,48,368
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC7.20%25,37,1264,01,526

FAQ

What Is the Qualys (QLYS) Share Price Today?

The Qualys share price today is 161.81.

What is the current Qualys (QLYS) share price and day range?

As of 07-07-2026, the Qualys share price is 161.81, with a previous close of 158.26. The share price has ranged from 158.04 to 164.10 today, while the 52-week range spans from 74.51 to 164.10.

What Is the Qualys Market Cap?

As of today, Qualys market cap is 5.71B.

What Is the Qualys (QLYS) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Qualys is 113.91, with a high estimate of 190 and a low estimate of 85. 5 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Neutral and -29.60% Downside potential.

What Is Qualys's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Qualys EPS (TTM) is 5.57.

When Is the Next Qualys Earnings Date?

Qualys will release its next earnings report on 10-08-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is QLYS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does Qualys Trade On?

Qualys is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Qualys?

The stock symbol for Qualys is "QLYS."

How Many Times Has Qualys Stock Split?

Qualys has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Qualys Have?

Qualys has 2683 employees.

What Is the QLYS Premarket Price?

QLYS's last pre-market stock price is 161.06. The pre-market share volume is 932.00, and the stock has changed by 2.80, or 1.77%.

What Is the QLYS After Hours Price?

QLYS's last after hours stock price is 158.10, the stock has changed by -0.16, or -0.10%.
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