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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

$4.09
-$0.02(-4.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.09
-$0.02(-4.29%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Top-line Revenue Growth & ScaleSustained, rapid revenue scaling provides durable operating leverage and a broader addressable base for cross-selling higher‑margin digital services. A larger revenue base improves negotiating power with carriers, supports platform investments, and materially raises the ceiling for future EBITDA as margins expand.
Clean Capital Structure (No Debt)Zero debt materially lowers financial fixed costs and bankruptcy risk, giving management flexibility to fund technology investments, acquisitions, or working capital from equity or operating cash flow. This structural improvement supports long‑term growth initiatives without immediate interest burdens.
Large Carrier Platform And Early Fintech ContributionA broad global distribution footprint and an early profitable fintech line meaningfully diversify revenue channels and create durable go‑to‑market advantages. Carrier scale lowers customer acquisition friction for digital services and fintech revenue provides a higher‑margin proof point to drive sustained margin mix improvement.
Bears Say
Very Thin Consolidated Gross MarginPersistently low gross margins severely limit the company's ability to translate revenue growth into durable profitability. Even with scale, a ~2–3% gross margin provides little buffer for SG&A or R&D, forcing reliance on a successful and timely shift to higher‑margin digital lines to achieve sustainable net income.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowOngoing negative OCF and FCF mean the business still consumes cash to run and grow, necessitating external financing or dilution to fund investments. Over months, persistent cash burn raises execution risk for scaling new products and increases vulnerability if capital markets tighten or financing terms worsen.
Execution Risk In Digital Monetization & Revenue ConcentrationThe strategic shift toward AI, cybersecurity, and fintech is structurally positive but early; converting interest into recurring, scaled revenue is uncertain. Combined with 87% revenue from lower‑margin telecom, this execution risk is a durable constraint until digital offerings reach meaningful scale and reduce legacy concentration.

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IQST FAQ

What was Iqstel, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iqstel, Inc. lowest stock price was $0.99 and its highest was $14.45 in the past 12 months.
    What is Iqstel, Inc.’s market cap?
    Iqstel, Inc.’s market cap is $8.15M.
      When is Iqstel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Iqstel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 77 days.
        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 -0.11.
            How many shares outstanding does Iqstel, Inc. have?
            Iqstel, Inc. has 6,735,946 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., through its subsidiary, Etelix.com USA, LLC, provides telecom and technology solutions. It provides international long-distance voice services (ILD wholesale) for telecommunications operator; and submarine fiber optic network capacity for internet, such as 4G and 5G. The company offers voice over IP connectivity, short messages service (SMS), and international and domestic SMS termination services. It also provides infrastructure connectivity, Cloud-PBX, OmniChannel marketing, Internet of Things services, and blockchain and payment solutions. iQSTEL Inc. serves wholesale carrier, government, corporate, enterprise, and small and medium companies in North America, Latin America, and Europe. The company was formerly known as PureSnax International, Inc. and changed its name to iQSTEL Inc. in August 2018. iQSTEL Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

                iQSTEL (IQST) Earnings & Revenues

                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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                Ownership Overview

                1.14%0.48%97.83%
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                0.48% Other Institutional Investors
                97.83% Public Companies and
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