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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 04, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.44Last Year’s EPS
-2.8Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call presents constructive operational progress: a growing backlog, multiple design wins moving into production, tangible product momentum across Cat-M/Cat-1bis/RF, progress on 5G eRedCap, and a decisive balance sheet move to eliminate convertible debt and simplify capital structure. Near-term challenges include Q1 revenue and margin pressure, increased cash burn, realized losses from monetizing Bitcoin, supply-chain driven cost inflation and an outstanding audit/filing timing issue. Management has clear targets to reduce OpEx and drive breakeven by year-end and has provided specific guidance/visibility (backlog, Q2 revenue range, BTC redemption timetable) that supports their optimistic outlook.Company Guidance
Strong Design-Win Pipeline and Backlog
Design-win pipeline exceeds $300M of potential 3-year product revenue entering 2026; 44% already in production at the start of the year. Q1 added 3 projects that transitioned to production and management expects >50% of the pipeline (≈$150M of 3-year potential) to be in production by end of June. Product order backlog of ≈$22M secured for 2026 with early indications into Q1 2027.
Sequential Revenue Guidance and Expected Ramp
Q1 revenue was $6.1M and company guides Q2 revenue to $6.8M–$7.4M, with management expecting sequential growth throughout 2026 driven mainly by product revenue and production ramps.
Debt Redemption and Balance Sheet Simplification
Negotiated early redemption of $94.5M convertible debt: approximately 62% redeemed by April 30 (≈$58.6M of face value referenced between disclosures), $35.9M expected to be redeemed by June 1, 2026. Post-redemption the company expects a near debt-free balance sheet and at least 600 unencumbered Bitcoin; cash and cash equivalents were $10.6M at quarter end.
Improvement in IFRS Loss and BTC Mark-to-Market Volatility Reduced
IFRS net loss improved to $54.3M in Q1 from $76.4M in Q4 (improvement of $22.1M, ~28.9%). Mark-to-market valuation charge on Bitcoin fell to $29.3M from $56.3M in Q4 (~48% improvement), lowering one major source of non-operating volatility quarter-over-quarter.
Product Momentum Across Cat-M, Cat-1bis and RF Transceivers
Cat-M is a meaningful growth driver with strong visibility from asset tracking and smart metering; Cat-1bis is positioned for a breakout with multiple customer ramps. RF transceiver business shows early traction with management citing roughly $4M–$5M of potential revenue this year outside core IoT and a larger high-margin market opportunity (company-estimated market potential of $100M+ annually).
5G eRedCap Technical Progress
Received first engineering test chips for 5G eRedCap during the quarter; customer sampling targeted for H2 2027. Management expects eRedCap to consolidate multiple 4G IoT categories and drive higher ASPs (management-cited premium of ~10–15% vs 4G).
Cost Reduction Plan and Path to Cash Flow Breakeven
Operating expenses fell to $11.8M in Q1 from $12.3M in Q4 (~4.1% reduction). Company targets cash operating expenses below $10M and specifically ~$9M by year-end, and continues to target approaching cash flow breakeven by the end of 2026 as revenue scales and cost program benefits are realized.
SQNS Earnings History
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SQNS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | $3.52 | $3.51 | -0.28% |
Feb 10, 2026 | $3.54 | $3.50 | -1.13% |
Sep 30, 2025 | $9.58 | $9.46 | -1.25% |
Jul 07, 2025 | $14.30 | $14.30 | 0.00% |
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FAQ
When does Sequans Communications S (SQNS) report earnings?
Sequans Communications S (SQNS) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 04, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SQNS EPS forecast?
SQNS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is -0.44.
