Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Currency in USD
172.94
-0.15(-0.09%)
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173.00+0.06(+0.03%)
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Day's Range
166.08178.19
52 wk Range
74.51235.54
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
173.09
Open
178.19
Day's Range
166.08-178.19
52 wk Range
74.51-235.54
Volume
960.25K
Average Volume (3m)
756.38K
1-Year Change
20.4569%
Book Value / Share
18,70
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Price Target
196.81
Upside
+13.80%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
19 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Qualys Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
17 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 196.81
(+13.80% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold210.00+21.43%170.00MaintainNov 10, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell140.00-19.05%130.00MaintainNov 10, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold197.00+13.91%180.00MaintainNov 10, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold215.00+24.32%241.00MaintainNov 10, 2026
Piper Sandler
Hold185.00+6.97%175.00MaintainNov 10, 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 Q3/2026

  • Qualys Q3 2026 revenue hit $188M (up 11% YoY), EPS $2.12 beat estimates of $1.96; shares fell 7.86% after hours on cautious Q4 outlook.
  • Free cash flow reached $100M (53.2% margin); adjusted EBITDA margin held at 48%; company repurchased $53.6M in shares during quarter.
  • Channel partners now drive 55% of revenue vs. 50% prior year; international revenue surged 50% YoY while U.S. revenue grew just 7%.
  • Q4 guidance: $191M-$193M revenue, $2.05-$2.12 EPS, but calculated billings growth slows to 8% from 14% in Q3, tempering investor sentiment.
  • CEO emphasized AI-driven Risk Operations Center strategy; TruRisk Eliminate deployed 180M patches with 60% automation, targeting autonomous remediation.
Last Updated: 2026/11/10, 01:10
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Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 09, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2,12 / 1,96
Revenue / Forecast
188M / 186,63M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

QLYS Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
28.3x37.3x10.9x
PEG Ratio
1.730.080.01
Price/Book
9.3x9.4x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
8.4x6.0x2.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.8%10.2%47.3%
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
2738

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
20,77M59,48%3,59B
Other Institutional Investors
17,98M40,52%3,11B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0,000,00%0,00
Total
38,74M100,00%6,7B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16,51%5 762 721996 605
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC7,72%2 695 941466 236

FAQ

What Is the Qualys (QLYS) Stock Price Today?

The Qualys stock price today is 172,94 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 6,04B USD.

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

The Qualys EPS (TTM) is 6,04.

When Is the Next Qualys Earnings Date?

Qualys will release its next earnings report on Feb 11, 2027.

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 Sell.

How Many Times Has Qualys Stock Split?

Qualys has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Qualys Have?

Qualys has 2738 employees.

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

As of Nov 15, 2026, Qualys (QLYS) is trading at a price of 172,94 USD, with a previous close of 173,09 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 166,08 USD to 178,19 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 74,51 USD to 235,54 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Qualys is 196,81 USD, with a high estimate of 220 USD and a low estimate of 140 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +13,80% Upside potential.

What Is the QLYS Premarket Price?

QLYS's last pre-market stock price is 177,31 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2 960,00, and the stock has decreased by 4,22, or 2,44%.

What Is the QLYS After Hours Price?

QLYS's last after hours stock price is 173,00 USD, the stock has decreased by 0,06, or 0,03%.
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