Why is QLYS Down Today?

QLYS
$152.39
▼ -5.68% ($-8.66)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:31 PM ET (636 min ago)

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: 65%

65% Confident

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

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 7.5%
This stock is significantly underperforming its SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.0x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector: +1.8%

QLYS is outperforming its sector by -7.5%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

QLYS is significantly underperforming the market (-6.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
QLYS
This Stock
-5.68%
vs S&P 500: -6.53%
vs Nasdaq: -6.55%

📊 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:
$147.82 - $155.44

Key Level to Watch

$144.77 support
Watch for breakdown below $152.39

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for QLYS's -6% move

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:31 PM (636 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
4.59
Put/Call Ratio
80.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,071
Put Volume: 4,919
Total: 5,990

Historical Context

QLYS has moved more than 3.0% down on 24 occasions in the past year.

45.8%
Continuation Rate
11/24 times continued down
+0.27%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 10, 2026 (-5.1%) → Next day: -5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QLYS stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming 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 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the QLYS stock price target?

QLYS is currently trading at $152.39. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $147.82 - $155.44. See long-term price prediction →

Will QLYS stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that QLYS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $144.77 (support).

Is QLYS stock oversold or overbought?

QLYS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 33.2. 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 -38.31. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is QLYS outperforming or underperforming the market?

QLYS (-5.68%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-6.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for QLYS?

QLYS's MACD (-0.89) is currently below the signal line (3.52), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 25.8) is strong.

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: $177.36, 50-day SMA: $165.88.

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