Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) Stock Forecast
QLYS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.23 / 5 from 22 analysts
- Price target
- $181.03 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −0.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.46
- 52-week range
- $76.20 – $202.42
QLYS analyst ratings
22 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
QLYS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
QLYS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.96 | $1.91 | $2.05 | $1.86 | +5.1% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.81 | $7.39 | $8.05 | $7.07 | +10.5% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.45 | $8.03 | $8.80 | $7.81 | +8.2% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
QLYS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $186.6M | $186.0M | $187.5M | +9.8% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $735.1M | $728.9M | $738.0M | +9.8% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $795.5M | $785.0M | $808.5M | +8.2% | 22 |
QLYS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
QLYS revenue: reported and forecast
QLYS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.91 | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.96 | +2.6% | 18 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.58 | $7.78 | $7.79 | $7.81 | $7.81 | +3.1% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.27 | $8.42 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.45 | +2.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
QLYS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; QLYS beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from QLYS
22 analysts cover Qualys; their consensus rating is hold (3.23 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $181.03, 0.0% below the latest close of $181.05. Analysts expect earnings of $7.81 per share for 2026, +10.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.45 per share on revenue of $795.5 million. Qualys beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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QLYS forecast FAQ
What is Qualys's price target?
The average analyst price target for Qualys is $181.03, 0.0% below the latest close of $181.05.
Is Qualys a buy, hold or sell?
Of 22 analysts covering Qualys, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 17 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Qualys's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.81 per share for 2026 (range $7.39 to $8.05); for 2027 the estimate is $8.45.
What is Qualys's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $735.1 million, growth of 9.8%; for 2027 it is $795.5 million.
When does Qualys report earnings?
Qualys is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.46.
Does Qualys usually beat earnings estimates?
Qualys reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.