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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:QLYS - US74758T3032 - Common Stock

143.07 USD
+5.17 (+3.75%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
143.07 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, QLYS was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
QLYS is part of the Software industry. There are 280 other stocks in this industry. QLYS outperforms 72% of them.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, QLYS turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 49% of all stocks.
QLYS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so QLYS is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month QLYS has a been trading in the 121.01 - 155.47 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
QUALYS INC / QLYS Weekly stock chart
QUALYS INC / QLYS Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

QLYS has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 137.89, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

120.53

156.94

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 133.75 to 137.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 121.75 to 123.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • Resistance @150.07 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 153.81 to 155.39. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for QLYS is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for QLYS is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength49.15NEUTRALQLYS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QLYS is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QLYS is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QLYS is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)57.5NEUTRALThe RSI value for QLYS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.37NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests QLYS has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)54.31NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for QLYS is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.85MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for QLYS suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.55NEUTRALThe ADX value for QLYS suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
150.08136.1613.92 (9.28%)10.78%
An entry @150.08. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @136.16. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 13.92 points, which is 9.28%.When investing 10.78% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
QUALYS INC / QLYS Daily stock chart

QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (11/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 143.07 0 (0%)

143.07

+5.17 (+3.75%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySoftware
Performance
% Chg3.75%
1 Week-0.35%
2 Weeks-4.45%
1 Month11.73%
3 Month6.34%
6 Month6.36%
12 Month-6.72%
2 Year-22.6%
3 Year16.02%
5 Year50.58%
10 Year272%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)6.56
ATR(20)%3.85%
ATR Inc-5.05%
Range Today8.2
ADR(20)4.78
ADR(20)%3.34%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS49.15
3 months CRS82.25
6 months CRS55.33
Mansfield-0.25
10 Day High155.47
10 Day Low136.17
20 Day High155.47
20 Day Low121.01
52 Week High159.73
52 Week Low112.61
CS1 End137.89
CR1 Start150.07
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.11%
DER(5)-0.54%
Volume666.40K
Volume Incr-20.54%
Vol(5)374.16K
Vol(50)396.50K

QUALYS INC / QLYS FAQ

What is the technical rating for QLYS stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to QLYS.


What is the current trend direction of QUALYS INC (QLYS) stock?

The current trend direction for QUALYS INC (QLYS) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for QUALYS INC?

QUALYS INC (QLYS) has an RSI value of 57.5036. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for QLYS stock?

The MACD indicator for QUALYS INC (QLYS) has a value of -0.37243, indicating a bearish trend.