IQSTEL INC (IQST)
NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$0.91-0.02%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · IQST
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -69.5% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
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Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 80.4 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Elevated risk of a next-quarter earnings miss: this name is a smaller-cap name (higher miss base rate) and has been missing across recent quarters. A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 24 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
IQST — earnings miss
Dated 2026-07-16
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 16, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing preliminary net revenue of approximately $207 million for the first six months of 2026, representing approximately 59% year-over-year growth compared to the same period in 2025. The press release also provides an update on the Company’s positioning ahead of the anticipated closing of the ULTRANET acquisition during the third quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished a…
Why it matters: The buyback shows confidence in the company's value. It can help shareholders earn more.
Supportive ifThe company says it has finished repurchasing shares. This shows strong financial health.
Worry ifNo updates on the buyback program or delays in execution.
Why it matters: Updates on share buybacks can show that management trusts the company's value and future.
Supportive ifThe company has bought back 1,000,000 shares.
Worry ifNo updates or progress on the share repurchase program in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Growth in digital services is important. It helps with long-term profits and revenue variety.
Supportive ifManagement says digital services are growing. This helps increase revenue.
Worry ifThere are no major updates on digital services growth.
Why it matters: Better operating income is important for long-term success. It shows good cost control and revenue growth.
Supportive ifOperating income improves to a loss of less than -$500,000 in the next quarter.
Worry ifOperating income worsens or remains at a loss greater than -$1,000,000.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$345 on $10,000 · ±3.4% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $1,038 loss on $10,000 · 10.4% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $8,703 loss on $10,000 · 87.0% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Better operating income helps the company make money over time. It builds trust with investors.
Supportive ifOperating income has improved a lot from the last quarter.
Worry ifOperating income worsens or fails to improve compared to Q1 2026.
Why it matters: Closing this deal is important. It can boost revenue and net income a lot. This could change IQSTEL's profits.
Supportive ifThe acquisition closes in Q3 2026, adding $130 million in annual revenue and $4.5 million in net income.
Worry ifThe acquisition does not close as planned, delaying expected revenue and profit boosts.
Why it matters: Buying back shares can show management believes in the company's value. It can help the share price.
Supportive ifThe company says it is buying shares as part of the approved program.
Worry ifNo shares are bought back. This may show worries about cash flow or management's confidence.