Fort Washington Investment Advisors 13F: Cuts QLYS Stake by $28M

Fort Washington Investment Advisors disclosed on October 15, 2026, that it cut its position in Qualys, Inc. (NasdaqGS: QLYS) by 150,520 shares. This reduction represents a 40.8% decrease, leaving the firm with 218,345 shares valued at roughly $40.87 million.

What Changed in Fort Washington's Qualys Position

The firm's reduction in shares mirrors a broader trend among institutional investors during the quarter. Fort Washington's stake is now substantially lower than it was previously.

Other Institutional Activity in Qualys

BlackRock Inc. grew its holdings by 402,050 shares, ending with 5,762,721 shares worth about $1.04 billion. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC also increased its position by 158,824 shares, bringing its total to 2,695,941 shares valued at approximately $488.1 million. Similarly, Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 5,705 shares to its holdings, totaling 1,590,332 shares worth about $287.93 million. State Street Corporation boosted its stake by 67,489 shares, resulting in a total of 1,456,158 shares valued at about $263.64 million.

Qualys, Inc. Stock Down 3.5%

As of October 16, 2026, Qualys shares were recently trading around $185.94. This price is above its 50-day moving average by about 1.5% but below its 52-week high of $206.25 by 9.8%. The stock is also trading above its target mean price of $181.03, suggesting positive sentiment among analysts.

Recent Earnings

Qualys reported its trailing twelve-month revenue at $702.98 million, showing a year-over-year growth rate of 11%. The company has an EPS of $5.77 and will announce its next earnings on November 3, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Qualys, Inc.

Several insider transactions occurred recently. On September 2, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Joo Mi Kim sold 1,030 shares valued at about $174,712. CEO Sumedh Shrinand Thakar sold 3,200 shares worth roughly $544,152 on September 14, 2026. More recently, Thakar sold another 3,200 shares on October 14, 2026, valued at approximately $609,147.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 13, 2026, TD Cowen maintained a hold rating on Qualys with a new price target of $200, up from $170. This follows other analysts like DA Davidson and Truist Securities, who also kept their ratings steady.

About Qualys, Inc.

Qualys, Inc. provides a cloud-based platform for information technology, security, and compliance solutions. Its offerings include vulnerability management and cybersecurity asset management, which are vital for businesses protecting their digital assets.

Bottom Line

Fort Washington Investment Advisors' cut in its Qualys stake reflects changing preferences among institutional investors. With the next earnings date coming up on November 3, 2026, it will be essential to watch how these changes affect the company moving forward. Note that this filing reflects holdings as of the reporting period and may not represent the investor's current position. Keep in mind that 13F filings are backward-looking: they show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not represent the fund's current position.