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Qualys Insider Sold Shares Worth $609,148, According to a Recent SEC Filing

A Qualys insider sold shares worth $609,148, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing. The company's stock is currently trading at $192.65, with a 5-day change of +1.59% and a year-to-date change of -0.62%.

Original reporting
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Published Oct 15, 2026, 9:37 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Oct 16, 2026, 5:28 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
MARKET
Neutral
AI market analysis
Mentioned
$QLYS
Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Low
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is routine and unlikely to move the stock significantly, but traders may watch for any follow‑up activity.

02

Market read

A modest insider sell with limited trading impact; monitor for larger subsequent transactions.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or product announcements could change the relevance of this sale.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: post-market

Background

Qualys (QLY) is a provider of cloud security and compliance solutions. Insider transactions are regularly disclosed via Form 4 filings.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on cybersecurity sector; similar insider activity is common.

Regional

None

Global

Low

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The insider sale could be a signal of upcoming negative news, but size is too small to be meaningful.

Key entities

  • Company
    Qualys, Inc.

    Cybersecurity software provider listed on NASDAQ.

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