Why is QLYS Up Today?

QLYS
$182.22
▲ +4.06% (+$7.39)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 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 - $235.55
Employees: 2,484

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

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

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector is up 2.5% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.9x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector: +2.5%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

QLYS is significantly outperforming the market (+2.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
QLYS
This Stock
+4.06%
vs S&P 500: +2.74%
vs Nasdaq: +1.75%

📊 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:
$178.57 - $187.68

Key Level to Watch

$191.33 resistance
Watch for continuation above $182.22

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (-1 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.81
Put/Call Ratio
78.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,667
Put Volume: 2,155
Total: 4,822

Historical Context

QLYS has moved more than 3.0% up on 40 occasions in the past year.

57.5%
Continuation Rate
23/40 times continued up
+1.27%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 09, 2026 (6.3%) → Next day: -13.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QLYS stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector is up 2.5% on average.

Is QLYS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, QLYS shows 65% 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 $182.22. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $178.57 - $187.68. 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: $191.33 (resistance).

Is QLYS stock oversold or overbought?

QLYS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 42.4. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for QLYS stock?

QLYS's 10-day momentum indicator is at -40.83. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is QLYS outperforming or underperforming the market?

QLYS (+4.06%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for QLYS?

QLYS's MACD (-0.83) is currently below the signal line (4.02), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.6) is weak.

Is QLYS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, QLYS is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $204.31, 50-day SMA: $190.96.

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