Bruce K. Posey, an insider at Qualys Inc (QLYS), sold 69,699 shares of the company on December 21, 2025, at a price of $143.49 per share, totaling approximately $10 million. Following this transaction, Posey retains 69,699 shares of Qualys.
Qualys, headquartered in Foster City, California, provides cloud security and compliance solutions. The company operates under a software-as-a-service model, primarily offering renewable annual subscriptions. As of November 25, 2025, Qualys has a market capitalization of $5.0 billion, a trailing P/E ratio of 26.64, and an EPS of 5.16. The firm is expected to announce its next earnings on August 3, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.84 and revenue of $179.7 million.
Insider transactions are required to be reported to the SEC, providing transparency into the actions of company executives. While individual sales can be informative, they should be considered alongside broader insider activity and other market factors. Investors are encouraged to analyze patterns of insider transactions over time rather than focusing solely on isolated events.