Stock Analysis
Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) Full Year 2024 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$607.6m (up 9.6% from FY 2023).
- Net income: US$173.7m (up 15% from FY 2023).
- Profit margin: 29% (up from 27% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
- EPS: US$4.72 (up from US$4.11 in FY 2023).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Qualys EPS Beats Expectations
Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 5.7%.
In the last 12 months, the only revenue segment was Security Software & Services contributing US$607.6m. The largest operating expense was Sales & Marketing costs, amounting to US$128.3m (40% of total expenses). Explore how QLYS's revenue and expenses shape its earnings.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Software industry in the US.
Performance of the American Software industry.
The company's shares are down 2.8% from a week ago.
Balance Sheet Analysis
While earnings are important, another area to consider is the balance sheet. We've done some analysis and you can see our take on Qualys' balance sheet.
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About NasdaqGS:QLYS
Qualys
Provides cloud-based platform delivering information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally.