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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 - $167.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume156.91K
Average Volume (3M)773.38K
Market Cap
$5.61B
Enterprise Value$2.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$471.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$52.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.5
Beta0.93
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. Volume743,179
30 Day Avg. Volume773,383
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$123.92Price Target Upside49.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)7.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$724.52M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring SaaS Subscription ModelA subscription-based SaaS model yields durable, recurring revenue and predictable renewal dynamics. This supports long-term revenue visibility, higher customer lifetime value, and scalable unit economics as customers expand assets or add modules, underpinning stable cash flow over 2–6 months and beyond.
High Margins, Strong ROE And Low LeverageSustained high margins and elevated ROE signal durable competitive economics and efficient capital use. Low leverage preserves financial flexibility for product investment, M&A or buybacks, reducing balance-sheet risk during slower cycles and supporting consistent profitability over the medium term.
Consistent Cash Generation And Strong FCF QualityNear one-to-one conversion of earnings to free cash flow indicates high earnings quality and reliable internal funding for growth, R&D, and capital returns. Strong FCF supports strategic investments and buybacks while limiting dependence on external financing over the coming months.
Bears Say
Revenue Growth SlowdownA marked slowdown in TTM revenue growth from prior multi-year trends suggests maturation or near-term demand weakness. Slower top-line expansion reduces operating leverage and raises pressure on returns; sustaining prior margin gains becomes harder without reaccelerating revenue.
Flat Net Dollar Retention (NRR)A company-level NRR only modestly above 100% limits organic expansion from installed customers and increases reliance on new logo acquisition. Persistently flat NRR constrains long-term revenue compounding and makes growth more sensitive to acquisition costs and sales execution.
Drop In Free-cash-flow MarginA substantial drop in FCF margin weakens cash conversion and internal funding capacity. If sustained, lower FCF margins can force slower buybacks, reduced discretionary investment, or higher reliance on external capital, making the company's capital allocation less resilient over the medium term.
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 $167.86 in the past 12 months.
What is Qualys Inc’s market cap?
Qualys Inc’s market cap is $5.61B.
When is Qualys Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualys Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 21 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Qualys Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$123.92 (49.00% Upside)
$123.92 (49.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QLYS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 130.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Qualys Inc
Qualys, Inc., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Foster City, California, specializes in delivering cloud-based solutions for information technology (IT) management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance to organizations globally. The company's integrated Qualys Cloud Platform hosts a comprehensive suite of "Qualys Cloud Apps," encompassing a broad spectrum of services such as vulnerability management, threat detection and response, multi-vector endpoint security, patch management, certificate assessment, web application scanning and firewall, as well as various IT, cloud, and container security and compliance tools. This powerful platform empowers customers to meticulously identify and manage their IT assets, gather and analyze critical security data, proactively uncover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and initiate effective remediation actions, and ultimately verify their successful implementation. Complementing these core functions, Qualys also provides features like advanced asset tagging, intuitive reporting and dashboards, collaborative questionnaires, streamlined remediation workflows, a robust big data correlation and analytics engine, and real-time alerts. These components collectively ensure integrated operations, in-depth real-time analysis, and comprehensive reporting across an organization's entire IT, security, and compliance landscape. Qualys serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises, government entities, and small to medium-sized businesses across numerous sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and technology. Its solutions are distributed through a dedicated internal sales force and an extensive global network of channel partners, including security consulting firms, managed service providers, and resellers.
QLYS Revenue Breakdown
56.81% Direct
43.19% Partner

QLYS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$123.92
▲(49.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.14% Insiders
25.92% Mutual Funds
1.23% Other Institutional Investors
21.72% Public Companies and
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