SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                    FORM 10-Q

(Mark  One) 
[ X ]  QUARTERLY  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13 OR  15(d) OF THE
       SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended April 30, 1998
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  OR

[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition from                   to
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Commission File Number  000-22823
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                                    QAD INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                Delaware                                 77-0462381
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation  (IRS Employer Identification No.)
            or organization)
 
                  6450 Via Real, Carpinteria, California 93013
                                 (805) 681-6614
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 (address, including zip code and telephone number including area code, of 
                   registrant's principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the  preceding 12 months (or for such  shorter  period that the  registrant  was
required to file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes___X___. No______.

Indicate  by check mark  whether  the  registrant  has filed all  documents  and
reports  required  to be filed by Sections  12, 13, or 15 (d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the  distribution of securities  under a plan
confirmed by a court. Yes___X___. No______.


The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as of the close of
business on April 30, 1998: 29,161,194





                                    QAD Inc.
                                     Index

Part I

     Financial Information                                                  Page
 
     Item 1  Financial Statements
 
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
          as of April 30, 1998 and January 31, 1998 ......................    1

          Condensed Consolidated Statements of 
          Income for the three months ended April 30,
          1998 and 1997 ..................................................    2
 
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
          for the three months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997 .............    3

          Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ...........    4

     Item 2  Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial  
             Condition and Results of Operations .........................    6
 
Part II

     Other Information

     Item 1  Legal Proceedings ...........................................    8

     Item 2  Changes in Securities .......................................    8

     Item 3  Defaults upon Senior Securities .............................    8

     Item 4  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .........    8

     Item 5  Other Information ...........................................    8

     Item 6  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ............................    8




                         Part I - Financial Information



                                    QAD Inc.
                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
             As of April 30, 1998 (unaudited) and January 31, 1998
                  (In thousands, except for number of shares)



                                     Assets

                                                              April 30,    January 31,
                                                                1998          1998
                                                             ----------   -----------
                                                             (unaudited)
                                                                    
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents ............................    $ 64,021     $ 70,082
    Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances
         of $5,127 for April 30, 1998 and $5,510
         for January 31, 1998 ............................      67,790       75,683
    Other current assets .................................      14,400       10,442
                                                              --------     --------
         Total current assets ............................     146,211      156,207

Property and equipment, net ..............................      28,352       25,717
Other assets, net ........................................       9,421        8,582
                                                              --------     --------
                                                              $183,984     $190,506
                                                              ========     ========

                      Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable .....................................    $ 10,005     $ 12,921
    Accrued expenses .....................................      19,542       20,392
    Deferred revenue and deposits ........................      42,954       43,636
                                                              --------     --------
         Total current liabilities .......................      72,501       76,949

Other deferred liabilities ...............................         787        1,182

Stockholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, no par value.  Authorized
         5,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding ...        --           --
    Common stock, no par value.  Authorized 150,000,000
         shares; issued and outstanding 29,161,194 at
         April 30, 1998 and 22,096,269 at January 31, 1998      97,242       97,238
    Retained earnings                                           15,108       17,395
    Stockholders' receivable .............................        (170)        (397)
    Unearned compensation - restricted stock .............        (949)      (1,510)
    Cumulative other comprehensive loss ..................        (535)        (351)
                                                              --------     --------
         Total stockholders' equity ......................     110,696      112,375
                                                              --------     --------
                                                              $183,984     $190,506
                                                              ========     ========


      See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements




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                                    QAD Inc.
                   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
               For the three months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997
                                   (Unaudited)
                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)


                                       Three Months Ended
                                            April 30,
                                      --------------------
                                        1998        1997
                                      --------    --------
                                            
Revenues:
    License fees ..................   $ 27,191    $ 19,149
    Maintenance and other .........     17,079      12,924
                                      --------    --------
         Total revenues ...........     44,270      32,073

Cost and expenses:
    Cost of revenues ..............     11,787       8,462
    Sales and marketing ...........     21,074      13,566
    Research and development ......     11,422       6,171
    General and administrative ....      5,044       3,557
                                      --------    --------
         Total cost and expenses ..     49,327      31,756
                                      --------    --------

Operating income (loss) ...........     (5,057)        317
Other (income) ....................     (1,368)       (416)
                                      --------    --------

Income (loss) before income taxes .     (3,689)        733

Income tax expense (benefit) ......     (1,402)        173
                                      --------    --------
Net income (loss) .................   $ (2,287)   $    560
                                      ========    ========

Basic net income (loss) per share .   $  (0.08)   $   0.03
                                      ========    ========

Diluted net income (loss) per share   $  (0.08)   $   0.02
                                      ========    ========

Basic shares used in computation ..     29,122      22,415
                                      ========    ========

Diluted shares used in computation      29,122      23,227
                                      ========    ========


      See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements




                                       

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                                    QAD Inc.
                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
               For the three months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997
                                   (Unaudited)
                                 (In thousands)





                                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                                          April 30,
                                                                    --------------------
                                                                      1998        1997
                                                                    --------    --------
 
                                                                                     
Net cash used in operating activities ...........................   $ (1,957)   $ (1,597)
                                                                    --------    --------

Investing activities:
     Purchases of property and equipment ........................     (4,500)     (2,469)
     Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment ........          6          20
                                                                    --------    --------
Net cash used in investing activities ...........................     (4,494)     (2,449)
                                                                    --------    --------

Financing activities:
     Proceeds from notes payable, long-term debt and capital
       lease obligations ........................................        --       32,980
     Reduction of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease
       obligations ..............................................        (38)    (27,018)
     Issuance of common stock for cash ..........................        446       2,726
     Repurchase of common stock .................................        (61)     (2,739)
     Receivable from stockholders ...............................        227        (445)
                                                                    --------    --------
Net cash provided by financing activities .......................        574       5,504
                                                                    --------    --------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ....       (184)       (453)
                                                                    --------    --------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ............     (6,061)      1,005

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ................     70,082         301
                                                                    --------    --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ......................   $ 64,021    $  1,306
                                                                    ========    ========



      See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements




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                                    QAD Inc.
              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                   (Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The Condensed  Consolidated  Balance Sheets as of April 30, 1998 and January 31,
1998, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997 have
been  prepared by the Company.  In the opinion of  management,  all  adjustments
(which include  reclassifications and normal recurring adjustments) necessary to
present fairly the financial  position,  results of operations and cash flows at
April 30, 1998 and 1997 have been made.

Certain information and footnote  disclosures normally included in the financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles
have  been  condensed  or  omitted.   It  is  suggested  that  these   condensed
consolidated  financial  statements are read in  conjunction  with the financial
statements  and notes thereto  included in the Company's  Form 10-K for the year
ended  January 31, 1998.  The results of  operations  for the three months ended
April 30, 1998 are not necessarily  indicative of the operating  results for the
full year.

2. Comprehensive income

The Company adopted  Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards  ("SFAS") No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," on February 1, 1998. Comprehensive income
includes  changes in the  balances  of items  that are  reported  directly  in a
separate component of Stockholders' equity on the Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The Company had comprehensive  income  adjustments  comprised of foreign
currency  translation  adjustments  totaling $184,000 and $453,000 for the three
months   ended  April  30,   1998  and  1997,   respectively.   Accordingly,   a
reconciliation  of  comprehensive  income for the first quarters ended April 30,
1998 and 1997 is as follows (in thousands):



                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                   April 30,
                                                              ------------------
                                                                1998       1997
                                                              -------     ------
                                                                    

Net income (loss) .........................................   $(2,287)    $  560
Foreign currency translation adjustments ..................       184        453
                                                              -------     ------
Comprehensive income (loss) ...............................   $(2,103)    $1,013
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3. Per Share Information

In February 1997, the Financial  Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128,
Earnings Per Share. SFAS No. 128 specifies new standards designed to improve the
earnings  per share  ("EPS")  information  provided in financial  statements  by
simplifying  the existing  computational  guidelines,  revising  the  disclosure
requirements  and increasing the  comparability  of EPS data on an international
basis.  Some of the changes made to simplify the EPS computations  include:  (a)
eliminating  the  presentation  of primary EPS and  replacing it with basic EPS,
with the  principal  difference  being that  common  stock  equivalents  are not
considered in computing basic EPS, (b)  eliminating the modified  treasury stock
method  and  the  three  percent  materiality  provision  and (c)  revising  the
contingent share provision and the supplemental EPS data requirements.  SFAS No.
128 also makes a number of changes to existing disclosure requirements. SFAS No.
128 is  effective  for  financial  statements  issued for periods  ending  after
December 15, 1997,  including interim periods.  All prior period information has
been restated to conform with the provisions of the SFAS No. 128.



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Net income (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted  average number
of shares of common stock and common  stock  equivalents  outstanding  using the
treasury stock method summarized as follows:





                                                          
                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                   April 30,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               1998       1997
                                                              -------    -------
                                                           (in thousands, except 
                                                            for number per share 
                                                                   amounts)

                                                                       
Net income (loss) ......................................      $(2,287)   $   560
                                                              =======    =======

Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) ............       29,122     22,415

Diluted effect of employee stock options ...............         --          812

                                                              -------    -------
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding ............       29,122     23,227
                                                              =======    =======

Basic net income (loss) per share ......................      $ (0.08)   $  0.03
                                                              =======    =======

Diluted net income (loss) per share ....................      $ (0.08)   $  0.02
                                                              =======    =======


Shares of common stock  equivalents  issued  using the treasury  stock method of
approximately  640,000 for the quarter ended April 30, 1998 were not included in
the diluted calculation because they were anti-dilutive. Due to the net loss for
1998, basic and diluted per share amounts are the same.





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                                    QAD Inc.
            Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition
                           and Results of Operations

The  following  discussion  should  be read in  conjunction  with the  condensed
consolidated  statements and notes thereto.  This Quarterly  Report on Form 10-Q
may be deemed to include forward looking  statements with the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934  that  involve  risk  and  uncertainty,  including  financial,  business
environment and trend  projections.  Although QAD Inc. (the "Company")  believes
that its  expectations  are  based  on  reasonable  assumptions,  it can give no
assurance that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give
no assurance that its goals will be achieved.  The important  factors that could
cause  actual  results to differ  materially  from those in the forward  looking
statements herein include,  without limitation,  the historical  fluctuations in
quarterly results and the potential future significant fluctuations, seasonality
of  operating  results,  product  concentration,   the  dependence  on  Progress
products,  the rapid  technological  change,  the supply chain  solutions  under
development  and the underlying  technology,  dependence  upon  development  and
maintenance of sales and marketing  channels,  the competition,  the reliance on
and need to  develop  additional  relationships  with  third  parties  and other
factors  detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
January 31, 1998.

This report contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views
of the  Company  with  respect to future  events that will have an effect on its
future financial  performance.  These statements  include the words,  "expects,"
"believes" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject
to  various  risks  and  uncertainties,   including  the  Company's   historical
fluctuations  in  quarterly  results and the  potential  for future  significant
fluctuations,  risks associated with the sales cycle for the Comapny's products,
seasonality  of the  Company's  operating  results,  risks  associated  with the
development of the Company's supply chain solutions, those referred to elsewhere
herein and those  contained in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.  These factors,  among other things, could cause actual
results  to  differ  materially  from  historical  results  or  those  currently
anticipated.

Results for the Quarters Ended April 30, 1998 and 1997:

Total  Revenues.  Total  revenues  for the three  months  ended  April 30,  1998
increased  38% to $44.3  million from $32.1  million in the same period in 1997.
The increase in total revenues was primarily due to continued growth in revenues
generated from the Company's targeted vertical markets. License fees continue to
be the Company's major revenue source, accounting for $27.2 million in revenues,
ahead of $19.1  million in the prior year.  For the three months ended April 30,
1998,  maintenance and other revenue as a percentage of total revenues decreased
to 39% as compared to 40% in the same  period in 1997 due to  relatively  faster
license revenue growth.

Cost of Revenues.  Cost of revenues consists  primarily of charges incurred from
reselling  third-party  databases (and their associated  maintenance  contracts)
which are  required to run  MFG/PRO  software,  support  costs  associated  with
MFG/PRO software maintenance  contracts,  costs associated with the reproduction
and  delivery of the  Company's  software  and with the  performance  of service
contracts.  During the three  months  ended  April 30,  1998,  cost of  revenues
increased 39% to $11.8 million (26% of total revenues) from $8.5 million (26% of
total revenues) in the same period in 1997. The increase in absolute dollars was
due to  higher  support  costs  associated  with  MFG/PRO  software  maintenance
contracts and higher costs associated with reselling third-party databases.

Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of salaries,
commissions  and  associated  benefits,  travel and  entertainment  expenses and
promotional and advertising costs. During the three months ended April 30, 1998,
sales  and  marketing  expense  increased  55% to  $21.1  million  (48% of total
revenues) from $13.6 million (42% of total  revenues).  The increase in absolute
dollars and as a percentage of total revenues was primarily due to the expansion
of the Company's global sales force.

Research and Development. Research and development expense consists primarily of
salaries and associated benefits,  related overhead expenses and amounts paid to
consultants  and third party  developers to supplement  the product  development
efforts of the Company's in-house staff. During the three months ended April 30,
1998,  research and development  expense  increased 85% to $11.4 million (26% of
total  revenues) from $6.2 million (19% of total revenues) in the same period in
the prior year.  The increase in absolute  dollars and as a percentage  of total
revenues  was due  primarily  to higher  staffing  for the  development  of On/Q
software.  Increased  expenses were  partially  offset by funds that the Company
received  from  third  parties  as  a  result  of  joint  venture  research  and
development projects.



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In  accordance  with  Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards  No. 86, the
Company  expenses  software   development  costs  as  they  are  incurred  until
technological  feasibility  has been  established,  at which time such costs are
capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers.  To
date, the establishment of technological  feasibility of the Company's  products
and general release of such software has substantially  coincided.  Accordingly,
the only costs capitalized relate to translation and localization.

General  and  Administrative.  During the three  months  ended  April 30,  1998,
general and  administrative  expense increased 42% to $5.0 million (11% of total
revenues) from $3.6 million (11% of total  revenues) in the same period in 1997.
The increase in spending resulted primarily from hiring of additional  personnel
and accruals for a new 401k matching program (implemented August 1, 1997).

Other (Income)  Expense.  Total other (income) expense is composed  primarily of
interest  income and interest  expense.  During the three months ended April 30,
1998,  other (income)  expense  increased to $(1.4) million from $(0.4) million.
The improvement was due to  significantly  reduced  interest  expense as the IPO
proceeds were applied to the repayment and  retirement of debt,  and to interest
income  accruing  from  investment  of  the  remaining  proceeds  in  short-term
investment-grade securities and money market instruments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At April 30, 1998, the Company had approximately  $64.0 million in cash and cash
equivalents.  Cash flows used in operating activities were $2.0 million and $1.6
million for the three months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997,  respectively.  Cash
used in  investing  activities  aggregated  $4.5 million and $2.5 million in the
three  months  ended April 30,  1998 and 1997,  respectively  and was  primarily
related to the  purchase  of computer  equipment  and office  furniture  in both
periods.  Cash flows from  financing  activities  totaled  $0.6 million and $5.5
million for the three  months  ended April 30, 1998 and 1997,  respectively  and
were  comprised of proceeds from  borrowings  and issuance of common  stock.  At
April  30,  1998,   the  Company  had  no  material   commitments   for  capital
expenditures.

At April 30, 1998, the Company had working  capital of $73.7  million.  Accounts
receivable,  net of allowance for doubtful accounts,  decreased to $67.8 million
from $75.7 million at January 31, 1998. The Companys accounts  receivable days'
sales  outstanding  ("DSO"),  calculated on a quarterly  basis has  demonstrated
seasonal  fluctuations.  For the three months ended April 30, 1998,  DSO was 138
which  represents  an increase  from 125 days for the three months ended January
31, 1998. The Company believes that the days' sales  outstanding are higher than
desired and the Company is focusing on its sales terms and collection  processes
to improve cash flows and working capital.  Total deferred revenue  decreased to
$42.5 million at April 30, 1998 from $43.5 million at January 31, 1998 primarily
as a result of decreased billings of maintenance agreements.

Subsequent to the initial public  offering the Company  entered into a revolving
credit  agreement with Bank of America  National Trust and Savings  Association,
which  expires on August 4, 1999.  The maximum  available  amount of  borrowings
under the revolving credit agreement is equal to $20 million,  unless there is a
voluntary  termination  or reduction  of  commitment  by the Company.  The total
amount of available  borrowings  under the revolving credit agreement at January
31, 1998 was  approximately  $20 million.  Borrowings under the revolving credit
agreement  bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Offshore Rate plus the
Applicable  Margin or the Base Rate plus the Applicable  Margin.  The Applicable
Margin means,  with respect to Base Rate Loans, 0%, and with respect to Offshore
Rate Loans, 1.25% when 50% or less of the loan commitment is being utilized, and
1.50% when more than 50% of the loan commitment is being  utilized.  The Company
pays a commitment fee on the average  unused  portion of the loan  commitment to
the bank, equal to one-half of one percent (.50%) per annum.

The Company  believes  that the net proceeds  from the  offering,  the available
borrowings  under its new  revolving  credit  agreement  and cash  generated  by
operations, will satisfy the Company's working capital requirements for at least
the next 12 months.


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                           Part II - Other Information
                                    QAD Inc.


Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

          Not applicable

Item 2 - Changes in Securities

          Not applicable

Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities

          Not applicable

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

          Not applicable

Item 5 - Other Information

          Not applicable

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

          a.   Exhibits

               See Exhibit Index on page 10.

          b.   Reports on Form 8-K

               No reports on Form 8-K were filed  during the quarter  ended
               April 30, 1998.















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                                   Signatures

Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                       QAD INC.
                                       (Registrant)



Date: June 5, 1998                     By /s/ A.J. MOYER
                                          -----------------------------
                                             A.J. Moyer
                                             Chief Financial Officer
                                             (on behalf of the registrant and as
                                               Principal Financial Officer)


















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                                  Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number            Exhibit Title
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27.1              Financial Data Schedule


























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