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Iqstel, Inc. (IQST)
NASDAQ:IQST
US Market
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iQSTEL (IQST) Price & Analysis

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IQST Stock Chart & Stats

$1.02
-$0.01(-0.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1.02
-$0.01(-0.98%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Revenue Scale And GrowthSustained top-line expansion and material scale provide structural advantages: greater negotiating leverage with carriers, improved fixed-cost absorption, and a larger base to commercialize digital services. Over 2–6 months this scale underpins margin expansion opportunities if higher‑margin offerings scale.
Clean Capital Structure (no Debt)A debt‑free balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and interest burden, preserving capacity to fund tech investments, M&A, or absorb integration costs. This structural flexibility supports multi‑quarter execution of strategic initiatives without near‑term refinancing pressure.
Early High‑margin Digital Contribution & Profitable UnitsAn early, above‑average gross profit contribution from fintech shows diversification beyond low‑margin telecom. Combined with operating subsidiaries reporting strong adjusted EBITDA, this suggests the company can scale higher‑margin revenue streams into meaningful consolidated profitability over several quarters if execution continues.
Bears Say
Very Low Consolidated Gross MarginPersistently thin gross margins limit retained earnings available for reinvestment and heighten sensitivity to pricing or wholesale cost swings. As telecom remains a large revenue base, improving consolidated profitability requires meaningful and sustained migration to higher‑margin digital products, not short‑term cost cuts.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowOngoing negative OCF and FCF imply the business is not yet self‑funding its growth and tech investments. Over multiple quarters this can constrain organic reinvestment, force reliance on external capital for M&A or scaling digital platforms, and increase execution risk if funding costs or access tighten.
Revenue Concentration In Low‑margin Telecom; Execution RiskHeavy dependence on legacy telecom revenues keeps consolidated margins depressed and ties profitability to commoditized markets. The strategic shift to digital/AI services is promising but early; failure or delay in scaling those offerings would leave the company exposed to structural margin pressure for many quarters.

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IQST FAQ

What was Iqstel, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iqstel, Inc. lowest stock price was $0.87 and its highest was $8.11 in the past 12 months.
    What is Iqstel, Inc.’s market cap?
    Iqstel, Inc.’s market cap is $11.27M.
      When is Iqstel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Iqstel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is today.
        How were Iqstel, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Iqstel, Inc. overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Iqstel, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Iqstel, Inc. pay dividends?
          Iqstel, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Iqstel, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
          Iqstel, Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.23.
            How many shares outstanding does Iqstel, Inc. have?
            Iqstel, Inc. has 9,631,709 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Iqstel, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Iqstel, Inc.?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IQST
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                Company Description

                Iqstel, Inc.

                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 voice (ILD) services to telecommunications providers, alongside supplying submarine fiber optic network capacity crucial for internet connectivity, such as 4G and 5G. Furthermore, iQSTEL's portfolio encompasses Voice over IP (VoIP) connectivity, Short Message Service (SMS) functionalities, and both international and domestic SMS termination services. Beyond these telecom staples, the firm extends its solutions to cover infrastructure connectivity, cloud-based private branch exchange (Cloud-PBX) systems, comprehensive OmniChannel marketing strategies, Internet of Things (IoT) services, and secure blockchain and payment solutions. iQSTEL Inc. serves a diverse clientele, including wholesale carriers, governmental organizations, large corporate entities, and small and medium-sized businesses throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe. Incorporated in 2011 and headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, the company rebranded to iQSTEL Inc. in August 2018, having previously been known as PureSnax International, Inc.

                iQSTEL (IQST) Earnings & Revenues

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                IQST Earnings Call

                Q1 2026
                0:00 / 0:00
                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.View all IQST earnings summaries
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