Qualys director Pfeiffer sells $25,944 in stock

Published 18/08/2025, 21:44
Qualys director Pfeiffer sells $25,944 in stock

Director Wendy Pfeiffer of Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLYS) sold 200 shares of common stock on August 15, 2025, at a price of $129.72, totaling $25,944. The cybersecurity firm, currently valued at $4.7 billion, maintains strong financials with an impressive 82% gross profit margin and more cash than debt on its balance sheet. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value.

Following the transaction, Pfeiffer directly owns 11,082 shares of Qualys stock. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 21, 2025. While this insider sale occurred, InvestingPro data shows management has been actively buying back shares, with 19 analysts recently revising their earnings expectations upward for the upcoming period.

In other recent news, Qualys reported impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $1.68, significantly higher than the forecasted $1.47, and reported revenue of $164.1 million, exceeding the anticipated $161.24 million. Following these results, several firms adjusted their price targets for Qualys. Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) increased its price target to $150 from $142, maintaining a Sector Perform rating. Similarly, Jefferies raised its price target to $150, citing the results as "better than feared" and retaining a Hold rating. DA Davidson also adjusted its price target, moving it to $135 from $130, while keeping a Neutral rating. The company demonstrated an 8% year-over-year growth in current calculated billings, improving from 7% in the previous quarter. These developments reflect positive sentiment in response to Qualys’ recent performance.

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