Why is QLYS Up Today?

QLYS
$192.96
▲ +2.95% (+$5.69)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:05 PM ET

About Qualys, Inc. Common Stock

Qualys is a cloud security and compliance solutions provider that helps businesses identify and manage their security risks and compliance requirements. The California-based company has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the majority of which are small- and medium-size businesses. Qualys was foun...

Sector: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
Market Cap: $4.74B
Forward P/E: 18.8
52-Week Range: $74.51 - $201.54
Employees: 2,484

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 4.6%
This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector: -1.7%

QLYS is outperforming its sector by 4.6%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

QLYS is significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.69%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.95%
QLYS
This Stock
+2.95%
vs S&P 500: +2.26%
vs Nasdaq: +2.0%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, QLYS is expected to trade between:
$189.10 - $198.75

Key Level to Watch

$202.61 resistance
Watch for continuation above $192.96

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:05 PM (-272 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.98
Put/Call Ratio
103.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,537
Put Volume: 1,507
Total: 3,044

Historical Context

QLYS has moved more than 3.0% up on 34 occasions in the past year.

55.9%
Continuation Rate
19/34 times continued up
+1.54%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 30, 2026 (5.0%) → Next day: +0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QLYS stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is QLYS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, QLYS shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the QLYS stock price target?

QLYS is currently trading at $192.96. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $189.10 - $198.75. See long-term price prediction →

Will QLYS stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that QLYS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $202.61 (resistance).

Is QLYS stock oversold or overbought?

QLYS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 61.3. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for QLYS stock?

QLYS's 10-day momentum indicator is at 18.05. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is QLYS outperforming or underperforming the market?

QLYS (+2.95%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.69%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.95%.

What does MACD indicate for QLYS?

QLYS's MACD (3.4) is currently above the signal line (2.19), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 15.6) is weak.

Is QLYS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, QLYS is in a bullish trend. The price ($192.96) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($177.13) and 50-day SMA ($174.34). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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