Qualys, Inc. (QLYS)

Qualys's stock price has experienced several notable events and fluctuations in the past six months. The share price as of April 2, 2026, was $88.36, representing a decline of 25.49% from April 4, 2025. Key events impacting the stock include the announcement of Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results, participation in an investor conference, the appointment of Bradford L. Brooks to its Board of Directors, the announcement of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results, the debut of "Agent Val," and concerns about AI disruption in the cybersecurity industry.

Qualys's business is influenced by the budgeting cycles and seasonal buying patterns of its customers, as well as the length of its sales cycle. The demand for cybersecurity products can also vary with general economic conditions, including economic weakness, customer financial difficulties, changes in interest rates, inflationary pressures, and potential for recession, which can lead to constrained spending on IT security and longer sales cycles. Government budgets are also a factor influencing demand.

Qualys, Inc. is an American technology firm specializing in cloud security, compliance, and related IT solutions. Founded in 1999, it is a SaaS security vendor. The company's core offering is the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform, which delivers continuous security intelligence and automates vulnerability detection, compliance, and protection across IT environments. Qualys has integrated Agentic AI into its platform, introducing Cyber Risk AI Agents to autonomously manage cyber risk operations.

Qualys operates globally, serving over 10,000 subscription customers in more than 130 countries. The company's headquarters are in Foster City, California, USA. Qualys maintains regional offices and contacts in numerous locations worldwide. In June 2025, Qualys expanded its public sector footprint with the opening of a new office in Washington, D.C.

Qualys has maintained a strong brand reputation, marked by industry recognition and strategic advancements. The company was named a "leader across multiple security categories" by GigaOm. Additionally, its Cybersecurity Asset Management was designated a Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass for Attack Surface Management. A significant event bolstering its reputation was achieving FedRAMP High Authorization for its Government Platform.

Qualys's ownership structure is primarily weighted towards institutional investors, with approximately 90.28% of the company's stock owned by Institutional Investors, 1.33% by Insiders, and 8.38% by Public Companies and Individual Investors. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and First Trust Advisors Lp.