Qualys (QLYS) Share-based Compensation (2011 - 2026)
Qualys' (QLYS) quarterly Share-based Compensation came in at $18.8 million in Q2 2026, up 4.25% on a YoY basis from $18.0 million in Q2 2025, and down 2.72% quarter-over-quarter from $19.3 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Qualys (QLYS) Share-based Compensation (2011 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Qualys (QLYS) has reported Share-based Compensation for 16 consecutive years, with $18.8 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Share-based Compensation rose 4.25% year-over-year to $18.8 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at $78.3 million (changed 0.48% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $77.0 million, changed 0.22% from the prior year.
- Share-based Compensation retreated to $18.8 million in Q2 2026 per QLYS's latest filing, from $19.3 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Share-based Compensation topped out at $20.7 million in Q4 2024 and bottomed at $11.7 million in Q1 2022.
- Historically, Share-based Compensation has averaged $17.5 million across 5 years, with a median of $18.5 million in 2023.
- The widest YoY moves for Share-based Compensation: up 49.89% in 2022, down 69.26% in 2022.
- Over 5 years, Share-based Compensation stood at $15.6 million in 2022, then advanced by 19.08% to $18.5 million in 2023, then grew by 11.66% to $20.7 million in 2024, then decreased by 0.13% to $20.7 million in 2025, then slipped by 8.91% to $18.8 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Share-based Compensation over the past three periods registered $18.8 million, $19.3 million, and $20.7 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Share-based Compensation (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto Networks | 269.46 Bn | 266.34 Bn | 2.03 Bn | 643.00 Mn |
| 2 | CrowdStrike Holdings | 213.75 Bn | 208.74 Bn | 1.10 Bn | 376.91 Mn |
| 3 | Fortinet | 115.33 Bn | 111.27 Bn | 1.64 Bn | 79.30 Mn |
| 4 | Axon Enterprise | 40.70 Bn | 40.03 Bn | 546.45 Mn | 144.00 Mn |
| 5 | Zscaler | 25.94 Bn | 22.46 Bn | - | - |
| 6 | F5 | 22.10 Bn | 20.50 Bn | 711.51 Mn | 65.53 Mn |
| 7 | Rubrik | 18.86 Bn | 17.11 Bn | 335.12 Mn | 101.02 Mn |
| 8 | Gen Digital | 17.83 Bn | 17.27 Bn | 1.03 Bn | 54.00 Mn |
| 9 | Check Point Software Technologies | 14.27 Bn | 11.99 Bn | 574.10 Mn | 55.90 Mn |
| 10 | Qualys | 5.95 Bn | 5.52 Bn | 151.93 Mn | 18.81 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 18.81 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 19.34 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 20.65 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 19.45 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 18.05 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 18.82 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 20.68 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 20.34 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 17.09 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 19.03 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 18.52 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 18.52 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 16.01 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 16.03 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 15.55 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 13.29 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 12.82 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 11.75 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 11.36 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 9.46 Mn |