Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Currency in USD
183.31
-2.74(-1.47%)
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184.01+0.70(+0.38%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
178.26185.23
52 wk Range
74.51201.54
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
183.31
Open
184.12
Day's Range
178.26-185.23
52 wk Range
74.51-201.54
Volume
772.19K
Average Vol. (3m)
794.17K
1-Year Change
40.2526%
Book Value / Share
15.96
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
171.74
Downside
-6.31%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Management has been aggressively buying back shares

Qualys Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
16 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 171.74
(-6.31% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold165.00-9.99%135.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
UBS
Hold170.00-7.26%95.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
TD Cowen
Hold170.00-7.26%145.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold180.00-1.81%145.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
Piper Sandler
Hold175.00-4.53%100.00MaintainAug 05, 2026

Qualys Inc SWOT Analysis


Future Trajectory
Analyst targets range from $115 to Market Perform, reflecting mixed outlooks on Qualys's ability to overcome growth hurdles and capitalize on new initiatives
Leadership Dynamics
Delve into recent executive changes at Qualys, including a new CMO and temporary CRO role, shaping the company's strategic direction
Strategic Shifts
Explore Qualys's innovative pricing model and federal certifications, poised to drive growth and expand market reach in government sectors
Cloud Security Pionee
Qualys navigates market challenges with robust financials, showcasing resilience in cloud-based security solutions amid competitive pressures
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Qualys Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Qualys Q2 revenue hit $182.2M (up 11% YoY) and EPS of $1.98 beat estimates of $178.6M and $1.78; shares surged 13% after-hours to $182.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance raised: revenue now $732M-$738M (from $721M-$727M); EPS lifted to $7.74-$7.88 (from $7.44-$7.65).
  • Net dollar expansion improved to 105%; billings growth accelerated 16%; free cash flow margin expanded to 31% from 20% year-over-year.
  • CEO Thakar emphasized shift to AI-driven autonomous remediation as threats evolve faster; channel revenue grew 22%, now representing 54% of total.
  • Q3 guidance: revenue $185.5M-$187.5M (9-10% growth), EPS $1.91-$1.98; strategic focus on ETM adoption and federal market expansion.
Last Updated: 08/04/2026, 06:50 PM
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Qualys investor slides for Q2/2026
Qualys Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Aug 04, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.98 / 1.79
Revenue / Forecast
182.17M / 178.63M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

QLYS Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
30.7x26.4x12.4x
PEG Ratio
2.110.070.01
Price / Book
11.3x13.9x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.0x4.6x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−6.5%3.9%28.9%
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
2718

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
21.14M61.09%3.87B
Other Institutional Investors
17.16M38.91%3.15B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
38.3M100.00%7.02B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16.66%5,762,7211,056,364
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC7.33%2,537,126465,081

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FAQ

What Is the Qualys (QLYS) Stock Price Today?

The Qualys stock price today is 183.31 USD.

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."

What Is the Qualys Market Cap?

As of today, Qualys market cap is 6.34B USD.

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

The Qualys EPS (TTM) is 5.76.

When Is the Next Qualys Earnings Date?

Qualys will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 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.

How Many Times Has Qualys Stock Split?

Qualys has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Qualys Have?

Qualys has 2718 employees.

What is the current trading status of Qualys (QLYS)?

As of Aug 18, 2026, Qualys (QLYS) is trading at a price of 183.31 USD, with a previous close of 183.31 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 178.26 USD to 185.23 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 74.51 USD to 201.54 USD.

What Is Qualys (QLYS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Qualys is 171.74 USD, with a high estimate of 220 USD and a low estimate of 95.35 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -6.31% Downside potential.

What Is the QLYS After Hours Price?

QLYS's last after hours stock price is 184.01 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.70, or 0.38%.
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