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iQSTEL
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$0.98
▲(4.04% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/29/26
The score is held back primarily by weak profitability and persistent negative operating/free cash flow despite rapid revenue growth and improved leverage. Technical signals are largely neutral with the stock still below key longer-term moving averages. Valuation is difficult to assess due to negative earnings and no dividend yield provided, while corporate events provide some upside potential through restructuring and digital expansion but include added cash-commitment risk from the GlobeTopper amendment.
Positive Factors
Rapid revenue growth
Revenue expansion from $64.7M in 2021 to approximately $394.1M TTM, alongside strong H1 growth, indicates substantial scaling of the telecom and technology platform. Continued top-line momentum can broaden customer reach, support operating investment, and create a larger base for future margin improvement.
Negative Factors
Thin margins and ongoing losses
Very thin gross margins leave limited room to absorb changes in pricing, traffic economics, or operating expenses. Despite revenue growth and a narrower loss than in 2025, continued negative operating and net results show that IQSTEL has not yet demonstrated durable operating leverage.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Rapid revenue growth
Revenue expansion from $64.7M in 2021 to approximately $394.1M TTM, alongside strong H1 growth, indicates substantial scaling of the telecom and technology platform. Continued top-line momentum can broaden customer reach, support operating investment, and create a larger base for future margin improvement.
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iQSTEL (IQST) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$10.70M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)355.53K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.13
Revenue Growth39.28%
EPS Growth10.85%
CountryUS
Employees100
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.23
Shares Outstanding10,915,859
10 Day Avg. Volume331,717
30 Day Avg. Volume355,526
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.03
P/FCF Ratio-2.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$424.09M
iQSTEL Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
iQSTEL Inc., operating via its subsidiary Etelix.com USA, LLC, specializes in providing a wide array of telecommunications and cutting-edge technology services. The company's core offerings include delivering wholesale international long-distance ...
How the Company Makes Money
The company primarily makes money by selling telecommunications services through its operating subsidiaries. Key revenue streams include: (1) Wholesale telecom/voice and messaging: buying and selling international voice traffic and/or SMS services...
iQSTEL Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 20, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a strong top-line quarter with transformative strategic progress: substantial revenue growth (+70% YoY), a large global distribution platform (600+ carriers, ~2.3B reach), and early profitable contributions from fintech (GlobeTopper). Management is actively commercializing high‑margin digital services and expects material margin upside (digital >25%, AI ~40%). However, consolidated profitability remains limited today (gross profit just over $2M, ~2% gross margin), consolidated adjusted EBITDA is only near breakeven, and elevated technology investments and a heavy telecom revenue mix (87%) create near‑term margin pressure and execution/timing risk for digital monetization. Overall the fundamentals and strategic positioning are strong, but the company must convert commercial interest into scaled high‑margin revenue to drive meaningful improvement in consolidated profitability and market valuation.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $97.9M in Q1 2026, up ~70% year-over-year from $57.6M; gross revenue before eliminations $98.6M; organic growth represented 87% of total revenue.
Negative Updates
Very Low Consolidated Gross Margin
Gross profit was just over $2M on $97.9M revenue (roughly a ~2% gross margin), up only 7.8% YoY — indicating low overall profitability despite large revenue growth.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $97.9M in Q1 2026, up ~70% year-over-year from $57.6M; gross revenue before eliminations $98.6M; organic growth represented 87% of total revenue.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated its previously announced $430 million revenue target for 2026 and long‑term $1 billion annual revenue goal, emphasizing confidence despite Q1 seasonality after reporting Q1 revenue of $97.9 million (up ~70% YoY from $57.6M), gross revenue before eliminations of $98.6M, gross profit of just over $2M (up 7.8% YoY), and an implied nearly $400M annual revenue run‑rate; organic growth represented 87% of revenue, telecom accounted for 87% of sales while fintech (GlobeTopper) contributed 13% (almost $13M) and added $829k of gross profit (42% of consolidated gross profit); adjusted EBITDA for operating subsidiaries remained strongly positive with consolidated adjusted EBITDA nearly breakeven, book equity per share is nearly $3 versus a share price around $1.30, the balance sheet has no convertible debt or earnouts outstanding, and management highlighted digital services margins >25% (AI gross margin ~40%)—noting near‑term tech investments raised operating expenses but are expected to drive margin expansion and improved EBITDA as new platforms commercialize.iQSTEL Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
42
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 394.07M | 316.90M | 283.22M | 144.50M | 93.20M | 64.70M |
| Gross Profit | 10.32M | 9.46M | 8.27M | 4.67M | 1.79M | 1.53M |
| EBITDA | -6.50M | -6.15M | -2.13M | 4.21K | -5.72M | -3.10M |
| Net Income | -9.58M | -9.16M | -5.99M | -763.26K | -5.97M | -3.84M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 48.19M | 51.09M | 79.01M | 22.16M | 12.55M | 9.06M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.09M | 2.16M | 2.51M | 1.36M | 1.33M | 3.33M |
| Total Debt | 2.62M | 4.18M | 8.05M | 953.57K | 438.44K | 674.05K |
| Total Liabilities | 31.01M | 34.81M | 67.11M | 14.11M | 6.71M | 2.64M |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.75M | 11.16M | 7.22M | 8.42M | 6.76M | 7.42M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -3.88M | -3.96M | -3.08M | -1.70M | -1.88M | -3.38M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -3.86M | -3.84M | -2.93M | -1.48M | -1.77M | -3.15M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -88.42K | -239.65K | -3.16M | -332.55K | -2.00M | -511.35K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 4.00M | 3.73M | 7.24M | 1.83M | 1.77M | 6.25M |
iQSTEL Technical Analysis
Positive
0.94
Price Trends
1.02
Positive
1.10
Negative
1.66
Negative
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Negative
56.14
Neutral
51.18
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IQST, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.94 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.98, below the 50-day MA of 1.02, and below the 200-day MA of 1.66, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.14 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 51.18 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for IQST.
iQSTEL Risk Analysis
iQSTEL disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. iQSTEL reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
iQSTEL Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $195.20M | 42.64 | 6.23% | 1.28% | 25.49% | 27.81% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
59 Neutral | $430.06M | 2.66 | 34.33% | 4.01% | 2.02% | ― | |
48 Neutral | $10.70M | -0.47 | -81.23% | ― | 39.28% | 10.85% | |
47 Neutral | $12.18M | -0.54 | -0.93% | ― | -12.14% | -111.36% | |
42 Neutral | $10.49M | -1.57 | -46.64% | ― | -54.27% | -15.08% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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iQSTEL Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
iQSTEL Restructures GlobeTopper Deal, Highlights Digital Expansion
Positive
Sep 28, 2026
On September 16, 2026, IQSTEL amended the terms of its July 2025 acquisition of a 51% stake in GlobeTopper, replacing a previously agreed $500,000 stock component with a $500,000 cash “Replacement Payment” obligation secured by the ple...
Business Operations and Strategy
iQSTEL forms strategic partnership to expand digital reach
Positive
Sep 8, 2026
On September 3, 2026, IQSTEL announced a strategic partnership with microdrama platform IDILIO TV and set corporate targets for 2027, aiming to secure mobile-operator distribution channels that could reach a potential audience of about 40 million ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
iQSTEL Reports Strong H1 Revenue Growth Momentum
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
On July 2, 2026, IQSTEL completed the creation of IQSTEL Operating Holdings Inc., an internal holding company designed to provide a more flexible financial and corporate platform for its fast-growing telecommunications and technology businesses. T...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
iQSTEL streamlines structure with strategic internal realignment
Positive
Jul 10, 2026
On July 8, 2026, iQSTEL Inc. entered into a Contribution Agreement with certain subsidiaries as part of an internal corporate realignment that consolidated specified assets, equity interests and operations into newly formed or existing units. The ...
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