Qualys is a cloud-based security scanner that continuously checks a company's entire IT network for vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, like a 24/7 digital security guard for corporate systems.
Money comes from subscription fees for its cloud security platform, with annual revenue of USD 0.67B and gross margins around 83%, indicating highly profitable recurring software-as-a-service income.
Qualys has a solid moat due to its integrated platform covering multiple security needs, making it sticky for enterprises; however, CrowdStrike and Microsoft are aggressively expanding into vulnerability management, eroding its differentiation.
Strong Buy (sector percentile 86) — value B, growth C, profitability A, momentum A-, revisions B+. Updated daily, sector-relative, identical for every user.
Key events, in time order
SEC filing shows Empowered Funds raised QLYS position 668.2% to 27,370 shares in Q1.
Q2 revenue +11% to $182.2M, channel revenue +22%, FY26 outlook raised.
Q2 EPS $1.98 beat, revenue up 11%, FY26 revenue guidance raised to $732-738M
Another institutional trim in Q1, following CalPERS' 22.1% cut; stake now 83,752 shares
Bank's major increase contrasts with other institutional moves
Upgrade from Underweight to Neutral with PT raised from $87 to $139, citing vulnerability management demand tailwinds.
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