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Qualys (QLYS) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Qualys gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Feb 7, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +1.5% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 9 of 9 periods (9 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $186M–$188M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $178M–$180M (May 5, 2026) | $182M | above the range | +2.1% |
| Q1 2026 | $172M–$174M (Feb 5, 2026) | $176M | above the range | +1.2% |
| FY2026 | $717M–$725M (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $721M–$727M (May 5, 2026) → raised $732M–$738M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $172M–$174M (Nov 4, 2025) | $175M | above the range | +1.3% |
| FY2025 | $645M–$657M (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $648M–$657M (May 6, 2025) → raised $656M–$662M (Aug 5, 2025) → raised $666M–$668M (Nov 4, 2025) | $669M | above the range | +0.3% |
| Q3 2025 | $164M–$168M (Aug 5, 2025) | $170M | above the range | +2.3% |
| Q2 2025 | $160M–$163M (May 6, 2025) | $164M | above the range | +1.8% |
| Q1 2025 | $156M–$158M (Feb 6, 2025) | $160M | above the range | +1.9% |
| Q4 2024 | $154M–$158M (Nov 5, 2024) | $159M | above the range | +2.0% |
Adjusted tax rate
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 20.0% (Feb 5, 2026) → reaffirmed 20.0% (May 5, 2026) → reaffirmed 20.0% (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | 21.0% (Feb 6, 2025) → reaffirmed 21.0% (May 6, 2025) → reaffirmed 21.0% (Aug 5, 2025) → reaffirmed 21.0% (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 21.0% (Feb 7, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0% (May 7, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0% (Aug 6, 2024) → reaffirmed 21.0% (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.29–$1.36 (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $5.40–$5.61 (May 5, 2026) → raised $5.76–$5.90 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $0.95–$1.05 (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $4.27–$4.57 (May 6, 2025) → raised $4.47–$4.77 (Aug 5, 2025) → raised $5.23–$5.30 (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $0.84–$0.92 (Feb 7, 2024) → raised $3.26–$3.50 (May 7, 2024) → raised $3.85–$4.01 (Aug 6, 2024) → raised $4.31–$4.41 (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.76–$1.83 (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $7.44–$7.65 (May 5, 2026) → raised $7.74–$7.88 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $1.40–$1.50 (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $6.00–$6.30 (May 6, 2025) → raised $6.20–$6.50 (Aug 5, 2025) → raised $6.93–$7.00 (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $1.27–$1.35 (Feb 7, 2024) → raised $5.06–$5.30 (May 7, 2024) → raised $5.46–$5.62 (Aug 6, 2024) → raised $5.81–$5.91 (Nov 5, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Qualys, Q2 2026: revenue $182M (+11% year over year), operating margin 34.0%, net earnings $52.4M, operating cash flow $59.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Qualys beat its guidance?
Qualys gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Feb 7, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +1.5% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Qualys raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 7, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.