$193.00+5.57|(+2.97%)
52W H: 201.5452W L: 74.51Beta: 0.58

About Qualys Inc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 52-week range for QLYS?

The 52-week high is $201.54 and the 52-week low is $74.51.

What is the P/E ratio for QLYS?

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 31.39.

What is the dividend yield for QLYS?

This company does not currently pay a dividend or the data is unavailable.

What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?

The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 37.17%.

What is the Net Profit Margin?

The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 29.38%.

What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?

The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 8.49.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Wall Street analyst consensus for QLYS over the last few months:

2026-09-01
Buy: 7
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 18
Sell: 1
2026-08-01
Buy: 7
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 18
Sell: 1
2026-07-01
Buy: 6
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 19
Sell: 1
2026-06-01
Buy: 6
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 19
Sell: 2

Latest QLYS News

1 Software Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 We Ignore

Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with explosive earnings growth, and the upward trend shows no signs of stopping as the industry has posted a 45.2% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 28.9 percentage points.

Yahoo10/2/2026

These Telltale Clues Shine A Spotlight On Palo Alto Networks

As Palo Alto stock looks to safeguard a new breakout, investors should monitor these indicators in the cybersecurity juggernaut.

Yahoo10/1/2026

Qualys, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, Rapid7, and SentinelOne Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after elevated valuation multiples led investors and analysts to question whether the sector's sharp artificial intelligence-fueled gains can last.

Yahoo9/26/2026

Qualys (QLYS) Stock May Be 21% Undervalued On Strong Cash Flow

Qualys has delivered a solid run for long term holders. For anyone looking at the stock today, the bigger issue is whether the current share price lines up with the cash the business is expected to produce over time. Over the past 5 years, Qualys has returned 64.4%. This puts real weight on the question of whether that share price journey is now in step with its underlying cash flows. The company converts a software focused business model into cash with relatively low capital needs. This can...

Yahoo9/25/2026

1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves a Second Chance and 2 That Underwhelm

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.

Yahoo9/25/2026

Qualys (QLYS) Could Be 6% Overvalued As Its AI Risk Narrative Builds

Qualys (QLYS) has moved sharply over the past 3 months, drawing fresh attention to how the cybersecurity platform’s fundamentals line up with its recent share performance and current valuation signals. Over the past year, Qualys has shifted from a slow grind higher to a much sharper move. A 90 day share price return of 48.41% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.15% signal that momentum has recently been building rather than fading. Scan how Qualys fits into the broader opportunity set...

Yahoo9/25/2026

If You Invested $1000 In Qualys Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.05%. Currently, Qualys has a market capitalization of $6.46 billion.

Benzinga9/24/2026

3 Small-Cap Stocks We Think Twice About

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

Yahoo9/23/2026

Cybersecurity Rally’s Narrow Leadership Leaves Profitable Value Names Behind

Cybersecurity stocks show strong momentum but wide valuation gaps. Compare CRWD, CHKP, QLYS, and CYBR for premium, value, and quality plays.

ChartMill9/22/2026

Dow Jones Futures Rise As Oil Prices, Yields Fall Before Fed Rate Hike; Will Market Rally Bid Bond Voyage?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq undercut key support as oil prices and Treasury yields jumped. How will bonds react to the Federal Reserve decision?

Yahoo9/16/2026

Dow Jones Futures Rise As ServiceNow, Twilio Lead 8 New Buys; How Will Bonds React To Fed Hike?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq undercut key support as oil prices and Treasury yields jumped. How will bonds react to the Federal Reserve decision?

Yahoo9/15/2026

Dow Jones Futures Rise; ServiceNow, Twilio Lead New Buys As Fed Hike Looms

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq undercut key support as oil prices and Treasury yields jumped. How will bonds react to the Federal Reserve decision.

Yahoo9/15/2026

Dow Jones Futures: S&P 500, Nasdaq Break Support; ServiceNow, Twilio Lead New Buys As Fed Hike Looms

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq undercut key support as oil prices and Treasury yields jumped. How will bonds react to the Federal Reserve decision.

Yahoo9/15/2026

Qualys (QLYS): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

What a time it’s been for Qualys. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 83.7%, reaching $174.47 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Yahoo9/15/2026

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Fortinet and Qualys

Fortinet and Qualys stand out as AI safety gains urgency, with strong growth, raised outlooks and tools designed to secure AI deployments.

Yahoo9/15/2026

Cloudflare, Paylocity, GitLab, Commvault, and Qualys Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after shares of enterprise software and SaaS companies rallied broadly as investors rotated capital out of semiconductor and AI-hardware stocks following calls for an artificial intelligence development slowdown.

Yahoo9/15/2026

2 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Amid AI Safety Fears: FTNT, QLYS

Fortinet (FTNT) and Qualys (QLYS) both sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and are two ideal stocks to consider as AI safety takes center stage.

Yahoo9/14/2026

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS): A Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price Cybersecurity Stock

Qualys fits Peter Lynch’s GARP model with 19.79% EPS growth, PEG 0.99, no debt, and 36.74% ROE, though slowing growth is a key risk.

ChartMill9/12/2026

Wedbush Names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks AI Cybersecurity Winners

Wedbush Sees Cybersecurity Winners Emerging as AI Transforms the Market

Yahoo9/11/2026

Chewy downgraded, Shopify initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Chewy downgraded, Shopify initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Yahoo9/11/2026

Wedbush Assumes Qualys at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $175

Wedbush analyst Steven Wahrhaftig assumes Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $175.

Benzinga9/11/2026

Is FTNT Stock Worth Buying at a Premium P/S or Should Investors Wait?

Fortinet's premium P/S faces scrutiny, but raised 2026 guidance, AI-security demand and expanding margins support buying now.

Yahoo9/10/2026

AI Is Making Cybersecurity Harder to Ignore—These 3 ETFs Offer a Broad Bet

Cybersecurity demand is surging on AI growth, with stocks like Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and Okta, plus ETFs HACK, CIBR, and BUG, rallying despite chart patterns signaling a possible correction.

Yahoo9/8/2026

Cloudflare Surges 41% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

NET's AI security, SASE and Workers momentum support growth, but margin pressure and a premium valuation warrant caution.

Yahoo9/8/2026

PANW Surges 102% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Palo Alto Networks' SASE momentum and AI-driven demand support growth, but rising costs and a premium valuation warrant caution.

Yahoo9/7/2026

Is Qualys (QLYS) Too Expensive On Earnings Or Cheap On Cash Flow?

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...

Yahoo9/6/2026

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...

Yahoo9/5/2026

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 […]

Yahoo9/5/2026

3 Russell 2000 Stocks with Open Questions

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

Yahoo9/4/2026

Zscaler Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Surge 25% Y/Y

ZS' Q4 earnings and revenues top estimates as rising platform adoption, AI demand and broad geographic growth drive 25% revenue growth and stronger ARR.

Yahoo9/4/2026

Qualys (QLYS) Could Find a Support Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now

Qualys (QLYS) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.

Yahoo9/4/2026

Why Is Qualys (QLYS) Down 6.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

Qualys (QLYS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Yahoo9/3/2026

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2026-09-14Thakar Sumedh S-1,500$172.9247$259,387
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2026-09-14Thakar Sumedh S-100$167.58$16,758
2026-09-14Thakar Sumedh S-100$165.94$16,594
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2026-09-14Thakar Sumedh S-200$159.275$31,855
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2026-09-02Kim Joo Mi-102$172.37$17,582
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2026-09-02Kim Joo Mi-204$170.0475$34,690
2026-09-02Kim Joo Mi-166$168.754$28,013
2026-09-02Kim Joo Mi-293$167.4897$49,074
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2026-08-14Thakar Sumedh S-100$192.2748$19,227
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2026-08-14Thakar Sumedh S-794$188.0678$149,326
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2026-08-03Kim Joo Mi-100$155.12$15,512
2026-08-03Kim Joo Mi-827$154.5088$127,779
2026-08-03Kim Joo Mi-300$152.78$45,834
2026-08-03Kim Joo Mi-200$151.47$30,294
2026-08-03Kim Joo Mi-100$148.54$14,854
2026-08-03Kim Joo Mi-100$147.22$14,722
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2026-08-01Thakar Sumedh S-6,748$144.75$976,773
2026-08-01POSEY BRUCE K-2,269$144.75$328,438
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2026-07-14Thakar Sumedh S-200$163.565$32,713
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2026-07-14Thakar Sumedh S-200$157.745$31,549
2026-07-14Thakar Sumedh S-100$155.3$15,530
2026-07-14Thakar Sumedh S-100$151.53$15,153
2026-07-14Thakar Sumedh S-100$149.3$14,930
2026-07-06POSEY BRUCE K-1,000$155$155,000
2026-07-02Kim Joo Mi-965$143.44$138,420
2026-06-30Thakar Sumedh S-10,000$140$1,400,000
2026-06-30Thakar Sumedh S-10,000$135$1,350,000
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2026-06-22POSEY BRUCE K-123$111.7318$13,743
2026-06-22POSEY BRUCE K-41$110.4832$4,530
2026-06-22POSEY BRUCE K-188$109.8387$20,650
2026-06-22POSEY BRUCE K-465$108.7971$50,591
2026-06-22POSEY BRUCE K-48$107.4023$5,155
2026-06-15Thakar Sumedh S-1,500$115.6587$173,488
2026-06-15Thakar Sumedh S-1,500$114.3107$171,466
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2026-06-12Berquist Thomas-939$110.75$103,994
2026-06-12Hank Jeffrey P-470$110.75$52,053
2026-06-11Hank Jeffrey P-470$108.88$51,174
2026-06-10Zangardi John A.+2,628--
2026-06-10Pfeiffer Wendy+2,628--
2026-06-10Brooks Bradford L.+2,628--
2026-06-10Rogers Kristi Marie+2,628--
2026-06-10Berquist Thomas+2,628--
2026-06-10Hank Jeffrey P+2,628--
2026-06-02Kim Joo Mi-419$113.2917$47,469
2026-06-02Kim Joo Mi-153$112.0467$17,143
2026-06-02Kim Joo Mi-153$110.6$16,922
2026-06-02Kim Joo Mi-306$109.785$33,594
2026-06-01Thakar Sumedh S-39$115.57$4,507
2026-06-01Thakar Sumedh S-10,861$114.9717$1,248,708
2026-06-01Thakar Sumedh S-1,700$113.9524$193,719
2026-06-01Thakar Sumedh S-600$112.4554$67,473
2026-05-22Pfeiffer Wendy-500$101.21$50,605
2026-05-20POSEY BRUCE K-7$101.17$708
2026-05-20POSEY BRUCE K-858$100.4283$86,167
2026-05-19Kim Joo Mi-1,627$100.1696$162,976
2026-05-19POSEY BRUCE K-50$101.227$5,061
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2026-05-01Kim Joo Mi-3,845$88.53$340,398
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2026-05-01POSEY BRUCE K-2,270$88.53$200,963
2026-03-13POSEY BRUCE K-65$100.0935$6,506
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2026-02-20POSEY BRUCE K-96$105.0895$10,089
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2026-02-04Kim Joo Mi-200$129.755$25,951
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2026-02-04Kim Joo Mi-2,051$128.1983$262,935
2026-02-04Kim Joo Mi-400$126.74$50,696
2026-02-04Kim Joo Mi-500$125.253$62,627
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi-53$127.52$6,759
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi+104--
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi-2,441$127.52$311,276
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi+4,796--
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi-1,861$127.52$237,315
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi+3,657--
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi-2,683$127.52$342,136
2026-02-03Kim Joo Mi+5,280--
2026-02-03Thakar Sumedh S-205$127.52$26,142
2026-02-03Thakar Sumedh S+401--
2026-02-03Thakar Sumedh S-7,726$127.52$985,220
2026-02-03Thakar Sumedh S+15,184--
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2026-02-03Thakar Sumedh S+19,984--
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2026-02-03Thakar Sumedh S+20,427--
2026-02-03POSEY BRUCE K-1,083$127.52$138,104
2026-02-03POSEY BRUCE K+3,018--
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2026-02-03POSEY BRUCE K+2,181--
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2026-02-03POSEY BRUCE K+2,854--
2026-02-03POSEY BRUCE K-31$127.52$3,953
2026-02-03POSEY BRUCE K+60--
2026-02-02Kim Joo Mi-300$137.1908$41,157
2026-02-02Kim Joo Mi-1,006$136.37$137,188
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2026-02-01Kim Joo Mi-2,769$131.9$365,231
2026-02-01Thakar Sumedh S-5,662$131.9$746,818
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2026-01-14Thakar Sumedh S-200$134.75$26,950
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2026-01-14Thakar Sumedh S-1,200$133.0087$159,610
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2026-01-02Kim Joo Mi-100$133.35$13,335
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2025-12-22POSEY BRUCE K-126$143.4886$18,080
2025-12-22POSEY BRUCE K-706$142.7017$100,747
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2025-12-15Thakar Sumedh S-6,500--
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2025-12-15Thakar Sumedh S-357$149.5408$53,386
2025-12-15Thakar Sumedh S-1,243$148.3272$184,371
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2025-12-15Thakar Sumedh S-2,600$145.4927$378,281
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2025-12-09Kim Joo Mi-4,153$150.4169$624,681
2025-12-09Kim Joo Mi-3,296$149.6066$493,103
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2025-12-04POSEY BRUCE K-1,000$150$150,000
2025-12-03POSEY BRUCE K-384$149.3465$57,349
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2025-12-03POSEY BRUCE K-99$147.9446$14,647
2025-12-03POSEY BRUCE K-276$146.3659$40,397
2025-12-03POSEY BRUCE K-2,139$145.0394$310,239
2025-12-02Kim Joo Mi-481$147.689$71,038
2025-12-02Kim Joo Mi-4,126$147.0638$606,785
2025-12-02Kim Joo Mi-2,299$145.9508$335,541
2025-12-02Kim Joo Mi-600$144.9042$86,943
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-1,400$144.1955$201,874
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-2,594$143.3705$371,903
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-900$142.4086$128,168
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-600$141.5808$84,948
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-700$139.9757$97,983
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-800$138.7693$111,015
2025-11-21Kim Joo Mi-700$137.5727$96,301
2025-11-14Thakar Sumedh S-6,500--
2025-11-14Thakar Sumedh S-300$143.7967$43,139
2025-11-14Thakar Sumedh S-5,117$143.1849$732,677
2025-11-14Thakar Sumedh S-1,661$142.1459$236,104
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2025-11-14Thakar Sumedh S+6,500$25.56$166,140
2025-11-12Thakar Sumedh S-2,200$155.0427$341,094
2025-11-01Kim Joo Mi-3,802$123.26$468,635
2025-11-01Thakar Sumedh S-6,043$123.26$744,860
2025-11-01POSEY BRUCE K-2,279$123.26$280,910
2025-10-30Brooks Bradford L.+3,198--
2025-10-30Kim Joo Mi+34,212--
2025-10-30Thakar Sumedh S+61,092--
2025-10-30POSEY BRUCE K+20,357--
2025-10-20POSEY BRUCE K-100$127.6316$12,763
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2025-10-14Thakar Sumedh S-6,500--
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2025-10-14Thakar Sumedh S-4,543$126.4389$574,412
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2025-10-06Kim Joo Mi-358$129.4993$46,361
2025-10-06Kim Joo Mi-429$128.8944$55,296