NASDAQ$QLYS

Qualys Inc. · Q3 2021 earnings

Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported revenue growth of 13% year-over-year and GAAP EPS of $0.70; Non-GAAP EPS of $0.86. Raised 2021 revenue guidance to $409.5-$410.1 million and announced $200 million increase to share repurchase program.

Qualys announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, with revenues of $104.9 million, net income of $27.8 million, and non-GAAP net income of $34.2 million.

  • Revenues for the third quarter of 2021 increased by 13% to $104.9 million compared to $93.1 million for the same quarter in 2020.
  • GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $27.8 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $22.7 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2020.
  • Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $34.2 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, compared to $31.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2020.
  • The board has authorized a $200 million increase to the share repurchase program.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$105M

Previous: $93.1M+12.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.86

Previous: $0.77+11.7%
Calculated Current Billings

$114M

Previous: $93.6M+22.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$20.1M

Previous: -$22.7M+11.7%
Free Cash Flow

$7.68M

Previous: $1K+767900.0%
Net Income

$27.8M

Previous: $22.7M+22.1%
Operating Income

$32M

Previous: $26.3M+21.6%
Gross Profit

$82.5M

Previous: $72.5M+13.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$146M

Previous: $93M+56.7%
Total Assets

$756M

Previous: $707M+6.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$9.46M

Previous: $10.5M-9.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Qualys · Revenue · Quarterly

$105M

Q3 2021+12.7%vs Q3 2020
Beat estimate in 16 of 16 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Management expects revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 to be in the range of $108.1 million to $108.7 million, representing 14% to 15% growth over the same quarter in 2020. GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.47 to $0.49. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.78 to $0.80.

Tailwinds

  • Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 to be in the range of $108.1 million to $108.7 million, representing 14% to 15% growth over the same quarter in 2020.
  • GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.47 to $0.49.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.78 to $0.80.
  • Management now expects revenues for the full year of 2021 to be in the range of $409.5 million to $410.1 million, representing 13% growth over 2020, up from the previous guidance range of $406.0 million to $407.5 million.
  • GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $1.70 to $1.72, up from the previous guidance range of $1.38 to $1.43.

Headwinds

  • GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.47 to $0.49, which assumes an effective income tax rate of 26%.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.78 to $0.80, which assumes a non-GAAP effective income tax rate of 21%.
  • Full year 2021 net income per diluted share estimates are based on approximately 40.1 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
  • GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $1.70 to $1.72. This assumes an effective income tax rate of 20%.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $3.16 to $3.18. This assumes a non-GAAP effective income tax rate of 21%.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021

Historical avgQ3 2021

+0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.3%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

33 / 59 earnings

Positive

+27.8%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-29.0%

Q1 2015

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-3.7%-0.7%+19.3%
Q4 2025-13.3%-13.7%-22.8%
Q3 2025+20.7%+25.4%+20.5%
Q1 2025+0.7%+7.6%+11.9%
Q4 2024-3.7%-1.9%-9.5%
Q3 2024+27.8%+23.6%+25.8%
Q2 2024-5.8%-5.3%-7.0%
Q1 2024-12.0%-11.7%-20.6%
Q4 2023-4.0%-2.9%-4.6%
Q3 2023+11.9%+13.3%+23.7%
Q2 2023+6.2%+6.2%+15.3%
Q1 2023+8.3%+6.2%+20.8%
Q4 2022-1.2%-3.2%-4.2%
Q3 2022-19.6%-20.9%-12.8%
Q2 2022+11.7%+17.0%+17.8%
Q1 2022-3.0%-15.8%-1.9%
Q4 2021-15.4%-10.1%-6.5%
Q3 2021+9.7%+11.7%+2.1%
Q2 2021+7.5%+8.0%+14.8%
Q1 2021+3.5%+6.2%+5.4%
Q4 2020-19.0%-20.2%-22.5%
Q3 2020+3.8%+1.0%+1.3%
Q2 2020-13.0%-14.5%-14.0%
Q1 2020-1.0%-0.6%+3.0%
Q4 2019+0.5%+3.2%-20.4%
Q3 2019+3.3%+2.6%+5.9%
Q2 2019-5.4%-9.2%-10.7%
Q1 2019+1.7%-0.6%-1.8%
Q4 2018-13.1%-14.8%-10.5%
Q3 2018-2.6%+2.4%+5.6%
Q2 2018-3.7%-3.6%+0.8%
Q1 2018-2.5%-3.4%+0.0%
Q4 2017+12.4%+20.6%+28.7%
Q3 2017+6.9%+10.0%+12.9%
Q2 2017+10.7%+11.8%+15.2%
Q1 2017+5.4%+5.4%+10.2%
Q4 2016-4.8%-4.5%-5.0%
Q3 2016-4.9%-1.9%-11.5%
Q2 2016+3.4%+1.4%+14.8%
Q1 2016+2.1%
Q4 2015-27.6%
Q3 2015+0.7%
Q2 2015+5.0%
Q1 2015-29.0%
Q4 2014+16.3%
Q3 2014+8.5%
Q2 2014+23.7%
Q1 2014+8.5%
Q4 2013+1.8%
Q3 2013+2.6%
Q2 2013+13.3%
Q1 2013+1.4%
Q1 2011-1.9%
Q2 2011-1.9%
Q4 2010-1.9%
Q4 2012-4.1%
Q3 2011+1.7%
Q4 2011+1.7%
Q3 2012+2.1%
Q2 2012
Q1 2012

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