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QLYSQualys, Inc.
$183.32$6.5B
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Qualys, Inc.

QLYS
NASDAQ · Infrastructure Software
$183.32
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$6.46B
P/E33.7x
52W High$201.54
Volume723.97K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Expansion Masks Competitive Vulnerability Risk

Qualys demonstrates a robust financial profile with revenue growing 11.0% YoY to $182.2M in Q2 2026, gross margins expanding to 83.4%, and operating margins reaching 34.0%. The company's asset-light model generates strong free cash flow (FCF margin averaging 4...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

QLYS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 91 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 91% of market)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 4

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
QLYS+39.93%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
QLYS+34.41%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
QLYS+19.72%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.52%
5-Year Return
QLYS+56.74%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.23%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
33.7x
Forward P/EExpansion
23.4x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
26.7x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
33.7x
41.0x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
26.7x
25.9x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
21.2x
25.3x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$89.59-51.1%
Base (Fair)$142.99-18.3%
Bull$190.06+3.7%
$89.59 Bear$142.99 Base$190.06 Bull
Current Market Price: $183.32
Trades at a 28.2% premium to Base DCF ($142.99)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$669M+10.1% YoY
Net income
$198M+14.2% YoY
Free cash flow
$304M+31.3% YoY
Operating margin
33.2%+2.4 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)47.5%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)38.2%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 4, 2026
$1.98+11.2%
vs $1.78
$182M+2.0%
vs $179M
Q2 2026
May 5, 2026
$1.95+7.7%
vs $1.81
$176M+1.2%
vs $174M
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
$1.87+5.1%
vs $1.78
$175M+1.2%
vs $173M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025
$1.86+19.2%
vs $1.56
$170M-1.9%
vs $173M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GuruFocus·Sep 15, 2026
Is Qualys Inc (QLYS) Overvalued After 7.2% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued

On September 15, 2026, Qualys Inc (QLYS) shares rose 7.2%, trading at $185.37 within a 52-week range of $74.51 to $201.54. This price action reflects a strong u

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 14, 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.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 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.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 3, 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?

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark QLYS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Qualys, Inc. (QLYS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
QLYS logoQLYSQualys, Inc.Current
$183.32$6.46B33.7010.13%29.64%38.2%—
TENB logoTENBTenable Holdings, Inc.
$35.91$3.96B-119.7011.04%0.65%2.41%—
RPD logoRPDRapid7, Inc.
$12.85$858.77M35.691.87%2.35%12.33%—
VRNS logoVRNSVaronis Systems, Inc.
$47.29$5.43B-41.8513.17%-20.55%-26.91%—
SAIL logoSAILSailPoint, Inc.
$21.37$12.12B-41.1024.35%-16.92%-2.88%—
CYBR logoCYBRCyberArk Software Ltd.
$408.85$20.64B-139.5436.01%-10.79%-6.11%—

Compare QLYS vs Peers

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs TENB

Most directly comparable listed peer for QLYS.

Scale Benchmark

vs GOOGL

Larger-name benchmark to compare QLYS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs TENB, RPD, VRNS, SAIL

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

QLYS SEC Filings & Documents

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 11, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 20, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 4, 2025·SEC

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QLYS Frequently Asked Questions

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Qualys, Inc.'s revenue?

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) reported $704.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 976% increase from $65.4M in 2010.

How fast is Qualys, Inc. growing?

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) grew revenue by 10.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is QLYS profitable?

Yes, Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) is profitable, generating $206.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (29.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is QLYS's return on equity?

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 38.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Qualys, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) generated $314.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in QLYS back in 2010?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 16+ years of data

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