Qualys Inc header image

Qualys Inc

QLYS

Equity

ISIN null / Valor 19549949

NASDAQ (2026-04-27)
USD 85.16+0.97%

Qualys Inc
UMushroom community rating:

star star star star star
0.00 0 votes No rating yet
NegativeNeutralPositive

About company

Qualys Inc, founded in 1999, is a pioneering firm in the Software as a Service (SaaS) security sector, leveraging its early entry into cloud-based security to establish itself as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape. The company has formed strategic partnerships with major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as with a wide array of managed service providers and consulting organizations including Accenture, BT, and IBM, among others. This network of partnerships underscores Qualys' integral role in the cybersecurity ecosystem, providing a broad security product portfolio that addresses a range of digital security needs. Under the leadership of industry veterans like CEO Sumedh Thakar, who has been with the company since 2003, Qualys has focused on developing and enhancing its offerings to help organizations navigate the complexities of securing their digital assets in the cloud era. The company's executive team, with extensive experience across cybersecurity disciplines, drives innovation and operational excellence, ensuring Qualys remains at the forefront of the industry in providing scalable, cloud-based security solutions.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Technology

Latest Results (03.04.2026):

Qualys, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025: Q4 revenue was $175.3 million, up 10% year‑over‑year; GAAP net income was $53.2 million ($1.47 per diluted share) and non‑GAAP net income was $67.7 million ($1.87 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $82.6 million and operating cash flow was $75.7 million. For full year 2025, revenues were $669.1 million (up 10%), GAAP net income was $198.3 million ($5.44 per diluted share), and operating cash flow was $309.4 million. The company also increased its share repurchase program by $200 million and issued guidance for Q1 and full year 2026.

Revenue

Q4 2025 revenue: $175.3M, +10% vs Q4 2024 ($159.2M). Full year 2025 revenue: $669.1M, +10% vs 2024 ($607.6M).

Profitability

Q4 2025 GAAP gross profit $146.1M (83% margin); GAAP operating income $58.8M (34% of revenue); GAAP net income $53.2M ($1.47 diluted, 30% net margin). Q4 non‑GAAP net income $67.7M ($1.87). Full year GAAP net income rose to $198.3M ($5.44 diluted); non‑GAAP net income $257.8M ($7.07).

Adjusted EBITDA & Cash Flow

Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $82.6M (47% of revenue), up 11% year‑over‑year. Q4 operating cash flow was $75.7M, up 59% YoY (43% of revenue). Full year Adjusted EBITDA was $313.4M (47% margin) and operating cash flow was $309.4M, up 27% YoY (46% of revenue).

Capital Allocation

Qualys announced a $200 million increase to its share repurchase program, signaling continued emphasis on returning capital to shareholders.

Guidance (Q1 & FY 2026)

Q1 2026 revenue guidance: $172.5M–$174.5M (8%–9% growth). Q1 GAAP EPS: $1.29–$1.36; Q1 non‑GAAP EPS: $1.76–$1.83. Full year 2026 revenue guidance: $717.0M–$725.0M (7%–8% growth). FY 2026 GAAP EPS: $5.20–$5.48; FY non‑GAAP EPS: $7.17–$7.45. Guidance assumes ~36.0M weighted average diluted shares in Q1 and ~35.4M for FY 2026.

Business & Product Momentum

Qualys highlighted continued product innovation and adoption: enhancements to Enterprise TruRisk Management (ETM Identity, TruLens, TruConfirm), launch of TotalAppSec and an agentic AI agent marketplace, integration of Container Security with ServiceNow, expansion of TotalAI, and rollout of the Managed Risk Operations Center (mROC) and ROCon events.

Market Recognition & Public Sector Wins

Qualys received multiple industry recognitions (GigaOm, KuppingerCole, IDC, Gartner Magic Quadrant, SC Awards, Pwnie Awards) and achieved FedRAMP High authorization for its GovCloud platform, supporting expanded federal and public‑sector opportunities.

Summarized from source with an LLMView Source

Key figures

-32.8%1Y
-24.8%3Y
-20.6%5Y

Performance

42.6%1Y
37.9%3Y
39.4%5Y

Volatility

Market cap

3038 M

Market cap (USD)

Daily traded volume (Shares)

483,804

Daily traded volume (Shares)

1 day high/low

140.76 / 137.43

1 day high/low (USD)

52 weeks high/low

0.00 / 0.00

52 weeks high/low (USD)

Dividend ex-date

01 January, 2022

Dividend ex-date

Dividend

0.00

Dividend (USD)

Dividend yield (p.a.)

0.00%

Dividend yield (p.a.)

0.002022
0.002023
0.002024

Est dividend (USD)

0.00%2022
0.00%2023
0.00%2024

Est dividend yield

P/E ratio

10.00

P/E ratio

00.002022
00.002023
00.002024

Est P/E ratio

EPS

0.00

EPS (USD)

0.002022
0.002023
0.002024

Est EPS (USD)

Ratings & reviews

star star star star star

0.00

0 votes
Performance:
starstarstarstarstar
0.00
Innovation:
starstarstarstarstar
0.00
Society:
starstarstarstarstar
0.00
Nature:
starstarstarstarstar
0.00

EQUITIES OF THE SAME SECTOR

Trustpilot Group plc
Trustpilot Group plc Trustpilot Group plc Valor: 110433681
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
-0.47%GBP 2.56
Bread Financial Holdings Inc
Bread Financial Holdings Inc Bread Financial Holdings Inc Valor: 1048752
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
2.14%USD 88.00
Addnode Group AB
Addnode Group AB Addnode Group AB Valor: 119004945
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
-1.10%SEK 72.00
Vertiv Holdings Co
Vertiv Holdings Co Vertiv Holdings Co Valor: 52408119
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
-0.32%USD 322.43
Nordic Semiconductor ASA
Nordic Semiconductor ASA Nordic Semiconductor ASA Valor: 440145
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
-3.08%NOK 182.40
Samsung SDI JH
Samsung SDI JH Samsung SDI JH Valor: 1073444
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
-0.88%EUR 90.60
Elastic N.V.
Elastic N.V. Elastic N.V. Valor: 43878372
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
3.08%USD 47.83
Joby Aviation Incorporation
Joby Aviation Incorporation Joby Aviation Incorporation Valor: 113133115
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
6.35%USD 9.04
Azenta Inc
Azenta Inc Azenta Inc Valor: 1568240
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
-2.93%USD 25.15
Kainos Group PLC
Kainos Group PLC Kainos Group PLC Valor: 28842999
starstarstarstarstar

Annual Return

-50%0%+50%

Risk level

110
0.78%GBP 8.43