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QUALYS INC (QLYS) Stock Technical Analysis

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

138.29 USD
-1.25 (-0.9%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
138.29 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

3

Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 3 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, QLYS was a bad performer. We also see some doubts in the very recent evolution, but in the medium term things still look positive.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, QLYS is a bad performer in the overall market: 61% of all stocks are doing better.
In the last month QLYS has a been trading in the 137.48 - 153.62 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
QLYS is one of the better performing stocks in the Software industry, it outperforms 72% of 278 stocks in the same industry.
The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
QLYS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so QLYS is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
QUALYS INC / QLYS Weekly stock chart
QUALYS INC / QLYS Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

The technical rating of QLYS is bad and it also does not present a quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

117.39

155.35

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • Support @135.73 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 121.20 to 122.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @118.58 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • Resistance @150.07 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 152.54 to 153.81. 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 IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for QLYS is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength39.75NEUTRALQLYS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of QLYS is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of QLYS is below 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)40.76NEUTRALThe RSI value for QLYS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-1.47NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests QLYS has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)8.21OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests QLYS may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.88MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for QLYS suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.14NEUTRALThe 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)
QUALYS INC / QLYS Daily stock chart

QUALYS INC

NASDAQ:QLYS (12/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 138.29 0 (0%)

138.29

-1.25 (-0.9%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySoftware
Performance
% Chg-0.9%
1 Week-3.26%
2 Weeks-9.2%
1 Month-2.36%
3 Month1.19%
6 Month-1.94%
12 Month-1.1%
2 Year-29.54%
3 Year23.22%
5 Year13.47%
10 Year317.92%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)3.85
ATR(20)%2.88%
ATR Inc-41.75%
Range Today3.26
ADR(20)3.92
ADR(20)%2.83%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS39.75
3 months CRS56.09
6 months CRS28.68
Mansfield-0.86
10 Day High153.62
10 Day Low137.48
20 Day High153.62
20 Day Low137.48
52 Week High155.47
52 Week Low112.61
CS1 End135.73
CR1 Start150.07
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.55%
DER(5)-2.6%
Volume208.73K
Volume Incr14.21%
Vol(5)452.58K
Vol(50)424.33K

QUALYS INC / QLYS FAQ

What is the technical rating for QLYS stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 3 / 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 40.7649. 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 -1.46801, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for QLYS stock?

The buy/sell signal for QUALYS INC (QLYS) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.