QLYS

QualysB

Nasdaq / Software & Services

At close

2026-07-17

Current thesis

The bull case is that the May 5, 2026 earnings release reinforced a durable-security-platform story: double-digit revenue growth, very high operating margins, and a raised 2026 revenue outlook support a continued quality premium if newer AI-led workflows translate into broader adoption [#SEC-8K-2026-05-05].

Posture

Constructive

Lead driver

Momentum

What changed

Momentum remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +1.6.

What can break

Cash-flow conversion bears monitoring even with strong margins, because any further softness there would weaken the quality-compounder case.

Momentum

Value

Sentiment

Setup hits (3d)

0 · Net Neutral

AI TargetsBase $112.00 · Bull $128.00 · Bear $96.00

Data freshness

Prices

As of 2026-07-17

Fundamentals

As of 2026-07-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1

Scores

As of 2026-07-17 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP

AI Memo

As of 2026-06-26 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex

Investment thesis

As of 2026-07-17

Supporting evidence

What

Grade B · Constructive

Confidence Medium · Net Neutral

Target $120.38

Why

Momentum97 · Δ7d +1.6

Value58 · Δ7d -0.5

Sentiment17 · Δ7d -2.8

So what

Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Lead driver: Momentum · See technicals

Momentum

26% active weight

Current posture

7d trendFlat

Δ7d

+1.6

Δ21d

+9.9

Value

39% active weight

Current posture

7d trendFlat

Δ7d

-0.5

Δ21d

-2.4

Sentiment

34% active weight

Current posture

7d trendSoftening

Δ7d

-2.8

Δ21d

-35.2

Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 97.5 / Value 57.8 / Sentiment 17.1

Fundamentals (TTM)

As of 2026-07-17

Market Cap

$5.61B

Beta

0.53

Shares Out

35.22M

P/E (TTM)

25.4

P/S (TTM)

7.19

P/FCF (TTM)

17.31

Rev YoY

+10.6%

EPS YoY

+9.8%

Gross Margin

+83.3%

Op Margin

+32.5%

Net Debt

-$393.67M

Current Ratio

1.43

As of 2026-07-17 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethodology