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Qualys stock slides nearly 13% after Q4 beat as 2026 outlook cools the mood

Qualys stock slides nearly 13% after Q4 beat as 2026 outlook cools the mood

Qualys shares dropped 12.7% to $111.62 Friday after the company forecast 2026 revenue growth of 7% to 8%, below last year’s 10%. The cybersecurity firm reported fourth-quarter revenue of $175.3 million and raised its share buyback program by $200 million. RBC and Truist trimmed price targets. CEO Sumedh Thakar received performance shares, with some withheld for taxes.
Qualys (QLYS) Today — Nov 8, 2025: Analyst Upgrade Follows Q3 Beat; Guidance Raised as Stock Hovers Near $150

Qualys (QLYS) Today — Nov 8, 2025: Analyst Upgrade Follows Q3 Beat; Guidance Raised as Stock Hovers Near $150

Qualys shares traded near $150 after Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock to Buy, citing raised FY2025 guidance following a strong Q3. William Blair lifted its Q1 2026 EPS estimate to $1.26 from $1.12. Qualys reported Q3 revenue of $169.9 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.86. Management now guides FY2025 revenue to $665.8–$667.8 million and non-GAAP EPS to $6.93–$7.00.

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  • GE Aerospace vs. Textron: Evaluating Aerospace & Defense Stock Prospects
    March 20, 2026, 1:12 PM EDT. GE Aerospace and Textron Inc. are key competitors in the aerospace and defense industry, benefiting from rising air traffic and expanding U.S. defense budgets. GE Aerospace's strength lies in its engine platforms like LEAP, GEnx, and GE9X, securing over 500 engine wins at the 2025 Dubai Airshow and a $5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines. The company plans substantial investments exceeding $2 billion by 2026 in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and manufacturing facilities. GE also increased dividends and authorized a $20 billion share buyback. Textron's Aviation unit saw 16.2% revenue growth in 2025 fueled by commercial air travel's recovery. Both firms face growth opportunities but differ in scale and strategic focus. Investors should weigh GE's broad engine portfolio and defense contracts against Textron's aviation segment momentum.
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