Qualys Inc (QLYS)
NASDAQ:QLYS
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QLYS Stock Chart & Stats
$83.17
-$2.89(-2.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$83.17
-$2.89(-2.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$74.51 - $155.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume156.91K
Average Volume (3M)784.74K
Market Cap
$3.87B
Enterprise Value$3.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$471.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$52.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.4
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
1.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.60
Shares Outstanding35,217,007
10 Day Avg. Volume679,922
30 Day Avg. Volume784,741
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.48
Price to Book (P/B)8.56
Price to Sales (P/S)7.18
P/FCF Ratio15.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.07
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$104.54Price Target Upside25.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)7.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$724.52M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Subscription Platform & Expansion-based ModelQualys' subscription, multi‑year contract model with modular add‑ons creates durable, predictable recurring revenue and high revenue visibility. The platform design encourages upsell/cross‑sell and channel distribution, supporting steady account expansion and long‑term revenue durability.
High And Improving Profitability MarginsSustained high gross margins and materially improved net/EBIT margins reflect software economics and operating leverage. This profit durability supports reinvestment, R&D and shareholder returns while insulating core cash generation from moderate top‑line variability over the medium term.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Strong Cash GenerationLow leverage, high ROE and near‑one‑to‑one FCF conversion point to robust earnings quality and capital flexibility. This enables sustained investments, buybacks and partnership funding without stressing liquidity, preserving strategic optionality over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue Growth DecelerationA marked slowdown in trailing‑twelve‑month revenue growth signals maturation or tougher demand, raising execution sensitivity. If top‑line momentum stalls, sustaining high profitability and justifying incremental GTM investments will become more challenging over the medium term.
Flat Net Dollar Retention And Early-stage Product MonetizationWith company‑level NRR only ~104% and new ETM/CSAM cohorts still small, expansion within the installed base is limited. Early product adoption means monetization gains from next‑gen offerings are uncertain and may take multiple quarters to materially lift account economics.
Rising Operating Investments And Weaker Cash Margin RecentlyMeaningful S&M and OpEx investment alongside a drop in FCF margin reduces near‑term operating leverage. If revenue growth doesn't accelerate, higher recurring sales costs and lower cash margins could compress returns on new investments across the next several quarters.
Qualys News
QLYS FAQ
What was Qualys Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Qualys Inc lowest stock price was $74.51 and its highest was $155.47 in the past 12 months.
What is Qualys Inc’s market cap?
Qualys Inc’s market cap is $3.87B.
When is Qualys Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualys Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were Qualys Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Qualys Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $1.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.801 by $0.149.
Is Qualys Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Qualys Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Qualys Inc pay dividends?
Qualys Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Qualys Inc’s EPS estimate?
Qualys Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.78.
How many shares outstanding does Qualys Inc have?
Qualys Inc has 35,217,007 shares outstanding.
What happened to Qualys Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Qualys Inc reported an EPS of $1.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.801. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.411%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Qualys Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in QLYS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Qualys Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$104.54 (25.69% Upside)
$104.54 (25.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QLYS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 130.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
37.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Qualys Inc
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers Qualys Cloud Apps, which includes Vulnerability Management; Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Multi-Vector Endpoint Detection and Response; Certificate Assessment; SaaS Detection and Response; Secure Enterprise Mobility; Policy Compliance; Security Configuration Assessment; PCI Compliance; File Integrity Monitoring; Security Assessment Questionnaire; Out of-Band Configuration Assessment; Web Application Scanning; Web Application Firewall; Global Asset Inventory; Cybersecurity Asset Management; Certificate Inventory; Cloud Inventory; Cloud Security Assessment; and Container Security. Its integrated suite of IT, security, and compliance solutions delivered on its Qualys Cloud Platform enables customers to identify and manage IT assets, collect and analyze IT security data, discover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and implement remediation actions, and verify the implementation of such actions. The company also provides asset tagging and management, reporting and dashboards, questionnaires and collaboration, remediation and workflow, big data correlation and analytics engine, and alerts and notifications, which enable integrated workflows, management and real-time analysis, and reporting across IT, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions through its sales teams, as well as through its network of channel partners, such as security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, and consulting firms. It serves 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. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
QLYS Company Deck
QLYS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational and financial story: solid 10% revenue growth, strong adjusted EBITDA margin (47%), meaningful product innovation (Agent Vail, AI-driven reliability score), third-party recognition, expanding partnerships, and continued cash returns. Offsetting these positives are early-stage adoption of ETM/ATM (cohort small), a flat company-level NRR (~104%), a notable decline in free cash flow margin (53% vs 67% prior year), rising operating investments (S&M +17%), and macro-related sales-cycle risk. On balance the company demonstrated healthy growth and profitability while prudently investing for product and go-to-market expansion; adoption and monetization of new AI-driven offerings remain a near-term execution watch item.View all QLYS earnings summariesQLYS Revenue Breakdown
56.81% Direct
43.19% Partner
QLYS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$104.54
▲(25.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.26% Insiders
25.43% Mutual Funds
19.24% Other Institutional Investors
5.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors