A look at Qualys Inc’s (QLYS) recent performance gives investors their first glimpse of hope.

On Monday, Qualys Inc (NASDAQ: QLYS) opened lower -3.40% from the last session, before settling in for the closing price of $142.25. Price fluctuations for QLYS have ranged from $119.17 to $201.03 over the past 52 weeks.

Over the past five-year period, the growth rate of yearbook sales for the company of the Technology sector was 14.45%. Company’s average yearly earnings per share was noted 11.97% at the time writing. With a float of $36.14 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $36.64 million.

Considering the fact that the conglomerate employs 2188 people, you should pay attention to its efficiency factor. In terms of profitability, gross margin is 81.53%, operating margin of 30.29%, and the pretax margin is 34.31%.

Qualys Inc (QLYS) Insider Activity

A key investor’s attitude towards the stock of the Software – Infrastructure industry is another important factor to consider. The insider ownership of Qualys Inc is 1.22%, while institutional ownership is 100.09%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Dec 20 ’24, was worth 121,613. In this transaction CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER of this company sold 855 shares at a rate of $142.24, taking the stock ownership to the 63,177 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Dec 16 ’24, when Company’s CEO & PRESIDENT sold 7,000 for $147.16, making the entire transaction worth $1,030,137. This insider now owns 225,453 shares in total.

Qualys Inc (QLYS) Earnings and Forecasts

According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 11.97% per share during the next fiscal year. For the long-term projections, market analysts anticipate that the company’s EPS will surge by 4.55% during the next five years compared to 24.14% growth over the previous five years of trading.

Qualys Inc (NASDAQ: QLYS) Trading Performance Indicators

Check out the current performance indicators for Qualys Inc (QLYS). In the past quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 1.36. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 8.47. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 22.63.

For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is 4.54, a number that is poised to hit 1.37 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 6.13 in one year’s time.

Technical Analysis of Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Compared to the last year’s volume of 0.34 million, its volume of 0.28 million showed lagged in the last five days. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 39.03%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 3.85.

During the past 100 days, Qualys Inc’s (QLYS) raw stochastic average was set at 35.90%, which indicates a significant increase from 7.55% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 24.46% in the past 14 days, which was lower than the 42.83% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.

At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $144.11, while its 200-day Moving Average is $141.82. Nevertheless, the first resistance level for the watch stands at $142.10 in the near term. At $146.77, the stock is likely to face the second major resistance level. The third major resistance level sits at $149.61. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $134.58, it is likely to go to the next support level at $131.74. Should the price break the second support level, the third support level stands at $127.07.

Qualys Inc (NASDAQ: QLYS) Key Stats

There are currently 36,590K shares outstanding in the company with a market cap of 5.03 billion. Presently, the company’s annual sales total 554,460 K according to its annual income of 151,600 K. Last quarter, the company’s sales amounted to 153,870 K and its income totaled 46,210 K.