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iQSTEL Inc.

IQST

iQSTEL Inc. NASDAQ
$2.35 19.29% (+0.38)

Market Cap $6.94 M
52w High $18.68
52w Low $1.80
P/E -0.68
Volume 150.12K
Outstanding Shares 2.95M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $102.87M $3.14M $-2.47M -2.4% $-0.68 $-1.75M
Q2-2025 $72.18M $2.53M $-2.41M -3.33% $-0.82 $-1.64M
Q1-2025 $57.63M $2.54M $-1.16M -2.01% $0 $-465.16K
Q4-2024 $98.87M $2.96M $-2.25M -2.28% $-0.02 $137.59K
Q3-2024 $54.25M $2.08M $-923.79K -1.7% $-0.01 $3.99K

What's going well?

Sales are growing fast, up 43% this quarter, and operating losses are shrinking. Expense growth is under control compared to revenue, hinting at better efficiency.

What's concerning?

The company is still losing money, margins are razor-thin, and share dilution is hurting existing shareholders. 'Other' expenses and interest costs are also weighing on results.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $2.26M $46.89M $29.03M $13.17M
Q2-2025 $2.04M $51.41M $37.12M $9.53M
Q1-2025 $1.09M $42.02M $30.46M $6.86M
Q4-2024 $2.51M $79.01M $67.11M $7.22M
Q3-2024 $2.13M $32.44M $24.35M $7.57M

What's financially strong about this company?

They paid down a large chunk of debt this quarter and improved their book value. Most assets are in cash and receivables, so they're not tied up in hard-to-sell items.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Cash is thin and most debt is due soon, so they could face a crunch if collections slow or costs rise. A big chunk of assets is goodwill and intangibles, which could be written down if business weakens.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $-2.47M $-953.04K $-45.52K $1.22M $221.14K $-969.25K
Q2-2025 $-2.35M $257.69K $-115.17K $810.72K $953.24K $211.68K
Q1-2025 $-1.14M $-1.91M $-58.65K $540.3K $-1.43M $-1.96M
Q4-2024 $-1.86M $-403.65K $-212.6K $1M $385.22K $-421.26K
Q3-2024 $-923.79K $625.04K $-230.17K $933.04K $1.33M $594.5K

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Receivables collection improved sharply, bringing in over $10M in cash. Capital spending is very low, so less cash is tied up in equipment.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Operating cash flow swung negative, and the company is burning nearly $1M per quarter. Cash on hand is low, and survival now depends on borrowing more money.

Revenue by Geography

Region Q2-2024Q3-2024Q2-2025Q3-2025
Geography Eliminations
Geography Eliminations
$0 $0 $-10.00M $-20.00M
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
$0 $0 $10.00M $10.00M
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
$0 $0 $40.00M $40.00M
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
$0 $0 $40.00M $60.00M

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at iQSTEL Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The company’s core strengths are rapid and sustained revenue growth, a clear improvement in operating and net loss margins, and a large global telecom footprint that can be leveraged to sell higher‑margin digital services. Its diversified portfolio across telecom, fintech, AI, and virtual environments provides multiple avenues for growth. The balance sheet has moved from negative to positive equity, cash holdings have improved, and the firm has demonstrated the ability to tap capital markets to fund expansion.

! Risks

Key risks include persistent net and operating losses, structurally thin gross margins in its legacy telecom business, and consistently negative operating and free cash flow. Rising leverage and weaker short‑term liquidity add financial strain, making the company more sensitive to any slowdown in revenue growth or disruption in financing access. The strategy also spans many competitive and regulated markets, increasing complexity, integration risk, and the chance that resources become spread too thin.

Outlook

The outlook hinges on whether iQSTEL can convert its strong top‑line momentum and innovation pipeline into sustainable profitability and positive cash flow. If higher‑margin AI, fintech, and digital services can scale within its existing client base, margins could gradually strengthen and reliance on debt and external funding could fall. Until that happens, the company remains in a transition phase: strategically promising, but financially constrained, with a future that depends on disciplined execution, careful balance‑sheet management, and continued demand for its expanding suite of services.