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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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Qualys beat Q2 2026 estimates as margins and cash flow grew; FY26 guidance rose on GenAI demand and QFlex. Find out why QLYS stock is a buy.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after quarterly earnings and upbeat corporate commentary signaled that artificial intelligence is driving growth across enterprise software rather than threatening legacy business models.

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The London Company, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Small-Mid Cap Strategy.” The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded sharply in Q2, with the Russell 3000 gaining 15.4%, supported by AI infrastructure spending, strong earnings, and easing Middle East tensions. Technology led the rally as semiconductors recovered, […]

Qualys stock has delivered a 69.6% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while market based multiples look less generous. Over five years, Qualys has returned 69.6%, which puts recent gains in context for anyone asking how much upside might still be left. Recent enthusiasm around Qualys' AI driven security offerings can support expectations for future cash flows, while rapid...

In early August 2026, Qualys reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales and earnings, raised its third-quarter and full-year 2026 guidance, launched its AI-powered InstaScan vulnerability detection capability, filed a US$168.68 million ESOP-related shelf registration for 1,089,000 shares of common stock, and joined the CSAI Foundation as a Vanguard member alongside Zscaler. Together, these updates highlight Qualys’s push to deepen its role in AI-enabled cyber risk management...

Does Qualys (QLYS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) executives said the company’s second-quarter performance reflected growing customer demand for vulnerability remediation, patch management and Enterprise TruRisk Management, or ETM, while positioning newer products as potential drivers of longer-term growth. During an investor

Qualys posted a strong second quarter, with results surpassing market expectations and prompting a notably positive market reaction. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to heightened demand for its AI-native risk operations platform and new capabilities like InstaScan, which speeds vulnerability detection and remediation. CEO Sumedh Thakar emphasized that “the urgency behind [AI-driven] conviction continues to intensify,” pointing to the rapid adoption of Enterprise TruRisk Managemen

Qualys (QLYS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Detailed price information for Qualys Inc (QLYS-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

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Detailed price information for Qualys Inc (QLYS-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

The company managed to boost its key second-quarter fundamentals at impressive rates.

Qualys (QLYS) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $171.94, according to analysts

Qualys (QLYS) Q2 billings jumped 16% to $176.5M, boosting shares and analyst price targets.

Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat and host one-on-one meetings with interested investors at the following conference:

Moby summary of Qualys, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Qualys stock rose amid Q2 earnings that topped estimates while the cybersecurity firm's revenue guidance came in above views.

Qualys shares jumped 14.01% after hours as strong quarterly results and raised guidance boosted investor sentiment following earnings.

Qualys (QLYS) raised its full year 2026 earnings guidance, updating investors on expected revenue of US$732.0 million to US$738.0 million and higher GAAP earnings per share after its latest quarterly report. See our latest analysis for Qualys. The updated guidance landed alongside a sharp short term move in Qualys, with a 1 day share price return of 3.98% and a 7 day share price return of 19.19%. That follows a 90 day share price return of 69.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Qualys Inc (QLYS) beats Q2 expectations with 11% revenue growth, raises full-year outlook, and highlights AI-native solutions driving customer adoption.

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 11% to $182.2 million and raised its full-year outlook, citing improved upsell execution, growing channel contribution and customer interest in its enterprise risk-management platform and automated remediation capabilities. Chief E

Qualys (QLYS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +11.24% and +2.06%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?