Should I buy Qualys (QLYS) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Scotiabank — 64% of its targets hit on this sector (14 calls tested). It aims for $220 (+17 %), call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027 (22 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Qualys
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 64 % | +3.6 % | 11 | $150 -20% |
| Wedbush | 50 % | +2.8 % | 12 | $125 -34% |
| Morgan Stanley | 47 % | +2.2 % | 17 | $130 -31% |
| Canaccord Genuity | 20 % | -9.2 % | 5 | $125 -34% |
| Imperial Capital | 100 % | +55.9 % | 7 | — |
| JMP Securities | 100 % | +29.8 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 12 ratings, only 3 buys, and the median price target ($170) is -10% below the price ($189). Caution prevails.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on QLYS, DA Davidson (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $165 (call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027) (-13%) in its most recent call, and $125 (call made on February 6, 2026, maturing on February 6, 2027) (-34%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 8 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -10% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on QLYS
Median target $170 (-10%) · 12 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Qualys now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 25% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $170 (-10%), and DA Davidson (most reliable on QLYS, 100%) targets $165. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Qualys?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($170) sits just -10% from the price ($189) (most reliable on QLYS: DA Davidson, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Qualys still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($189) and its estimated value: analysts target $170 on median (-10%), with 25% buys (most reliable on QLYS: DA Davidson, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on QLYS and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying QLYS?
Even the most reliable firm on QLYS, DA Davidson (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $165 (call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027) (-13%) in its most recent call, and $125 (call made on February 6, 2026, maturing on February 6, 2027) (-34%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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