Quick Heal Technologies Shows Short-Term Gains Amid Long-Term Challenges in Software Sector

Quick Heal Technologies, a small-cap player in the software products industry, has shown notable activity today, gaining 7.07% as of August 19, 2025. This performance has allowed the stock to outperform its sector by 5.06%. Over the past two days, Quick Heal has demonstrated a positive trend, accumulating a total return of 5.8%. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 299, reflecting a 5.67% increase during the trading session.
In terms of moving averages, Quick Heal's current price is above its 5-day moving average but remains below the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating mixed short-term momentum.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has risen by 0.49% today, climbing 355.11 points to reach 81,674.22 after a flat opening. While Quick Heal's one-day performance stands at 6.59%, its one-month performance shows a decline of 19.46%. Over the past year, the stock has faced significant challenges, with a decrease of 49.32%, contrasting with the Sensex's modest gain of 1.55% during the same period.