IQST - IQSTEL to Host Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 19 Following Record $207 Million First-Half Revenue as Company Enters EBITDA Expansion Phase
Rhea-AI Summary
IQSTEL (NASDAQ: IQST) will host its Second Quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET. Management plans to discuss record $207 million in first-half 2026 revenue, implying an annualized revenue run rate of more than $400 million, and what it views as the start of an Adjusted EBITDA expansion phase.
The company expects its Adjusted EBITDA run rate to reach approximately $8–$9 million following the upcoming Ultranet acquisition. IQSTEL will also highlight the growing role of its Digital Services division, which currently contributes about 12.5% of revenue, alongside its global Telecom platform operating in 24 countries with over 600 carrier interconnections and potential reach to 2.3 billion end users. Additional topics include a recent CNBC interview, refreshed corporate, Telecom, Digital Services and investor websites, and ongoing initiatives to expand investor awareness.
Positive
- Record first-half 2026 revenue of approximately $207 million, implying a $400+ million annualized run rate
- Expected Adjusted EBITDA run rate of about $8–$9 million following the upcoming Ultranet acquisition
- Digital Services already represent roughly 12.5% of IQSTEL’s revenue, driven primarily by GlobeTopper
- Global telecom platform scale across 24 countries with more than 600 carrier interconnections and potential reach to 2.3 billion end users
Negative
- None.
Market Reaction – IQST
Following this news, IQST has gained 2.54%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +17.1% during the session. Our momentum scanner has triggered 33 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $1.21. Trading volume is exceptionally heavy at 218.8x the average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06 | EBITDA growth update | Positive | -0.9% | Revenue scale and expected Ultranet contribution accompanied EBITDA expansion claims. |
| Jul 16 | First-half earnings update | Positive | +38.5% | Preliminary first-half revenue reached $207 million with expected EBITDA expansion. |
| Jul 13 | Corporate platform update | Positive | +3.9% | Operating Holdings formation was paired with anticipated Ultranet financial contributions. |
| Jun 25 | Ultranet acquisition update | Positive | +47.2% | Binding MOU highlighted expected revenue, net income, and EBITDA contributions. |
| Jun 17 | Acquisition strategy update | Positive | +8.3% | Ultranet acquisition and share repurchase authorization were presented to investors. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent tracked news showed mostly positive alignment, with 4 aligned events and 1 divergence, including a -0.93% reaction to the Aug 6 growth update.
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Management believes this will be an especially important earnings call as IQSTEL discusses the Company's record
Following years of building revenue scale, expanding internationally, and developing a global commercial platform, IQSTEL believes it is now positioned to increasingly translate that scale into stronger profitability.
During the call, management plans to provide shareholders with additional perspective on several key developments shaping IQSTEL's next phase:
- Record First-Half Revenue: IQSTEL reported approximately
$207 million $400 million - Entering the EBITDA Expansion Phase: Following years of building scale and expanding its global commercial platform, IQSTEL is now increasingly focused on converting that scale into stronger profitability and cash generation. Management believes this represents an important evolution in the Company's growth story — from building revenue scale to expanding Adjusted EBITDA.
- Ultranet Acquisition: Management will discuss the upcoming acquisition of Ultranet and its expected contribution to the combined business. Following the acquisition, IQSTEL expects its Adjusted EBITDA run rate to increase to approximately
$8 –$9 million , representing a significant step forward in the Company's profitability strategy. - Telecom + Digital Services: Management will explain IQSTEL's evolution into two complementary business pillars — IQSTEL Telecom and IQSTEL Digital Services. The Company's established global telecommunications platform provides the scale, infrastructure, commercial relationships, and international reach that IQSTEL intends to leverage to accelerate the commercialization of higher-margin Digital Services.
- Digital Services Already Represent Approximately
12.5% of Revenue: Management will provide additional insight into the Company's Digital Services division, which today represents approximately12.5% of IQSTEL's revenue, currently driven primarily by the Company's subsidiary GlobeTopper. The Company believes Digital Services can become an increasingly important contributor to both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA as IQSTEL leverages its existing global telecom platform and extensive commercial relationships to accelerate the commercialization of higher-margin technology solutions. - Expanding Investor Awareness – Recent CNBC Interview: IQSTEL continues executing initiatives designed to increase awareness of the Company and its growth story across the investment community. As part of these efforts, IQSTEL CEO Leandro Iglesias recently appeared in a short interview clip with Seth Farbman on CNBC, discussing the Company's growth, business strategy, and outlook. Shareholders and prospective investors are invited to watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/yGo6RfNG8_M
- New Corporate, Telecom, Digital Services and Investor Websites: Ahead of the earnings call, IQSTEL has completed a major update of its digital presence to better communicate the Company's evolution, business structure, growth strategy, and investment story. Shareholders and investors are invited to explore the Company's newly updated websites:
IQSTEL Corporate: www.iqstel.com
IQSTEL Telecom: www.iqsteltelecom.com
IQSTEL Digital Services: www.iqsteldigital.com
IQSTEL Official Investor Landing Page: www.landingpage.iqstel.com
The Company's digital platforms provide a clearer view of how IQSTEL is organized today, with Telecommunications providing the Company's global commercial scale and infrastructure, Digital Services representing a growing higher-margin opportunity, and the Investor Landing Page providing shareholders and prospective investors with a centralized overview of IQSTEL's investment story, financial progress, and growth strategy.
"We strongly encourage our shareholders to join us for this earnings call because we believe IQSTEL is reaching an important inflection point in its evolution," said Leandro Iglesias, CEO of IQSTEL.
"We have built a business generating more than
"During the call, we look forward to explaining how our Telecom and Digital Services businesses work together, how Digital Services already represents approximately
Conference Call Details
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Eastern Time
Conference ID: 9936508
Toll-Free (
International (Toll): 1-646-357-8766
Webcast (Audience) URL: https://app.webinar.net/0dr8N5peBG4
Interested parties may access the live call by dialing the numbers above and referencing Conference ID 9936508, or by joining via the webcast.
A replay of the call will be archived and available on the Company's website following the event.
About IQSTEL Inc.
IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) is a global telecommunications and technology company operating through two core business divisions: Telecom and Digital Services. The Telecom Division is the foundation of IQSTEL's global platform, operating across 24 countries with more than 600 telecommunications carrier interconnections and delivering international voice, SMS, messaging, and connectivity solutions to some of the world's largest telecom operators and enterprise customers. Through these customer relationships, IQSTEL's platform has the potential to reach approximately 2.3 billion end users worldwide. Building on this global infrastructure and commercial reach, the Digital Services Division is focused on higher-margin technology solutions across Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Communications, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Digital Health, Enterprise Automation, and Content Services. Built through nearly two decades of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, IQSTEL is leveraging the scale and reach of its Telecom business to accelerate the growth of Digital Services and drive its next phase of revenue and Adjusted EBITDA expansion.
For more information, visit:
Corporate: www.iqstel.com
Telecom: www.iqsteltelecom.com
Digital Services: www.iqsteldigital.com
Official Investor Landing Page: www.landingpage.iqstel.com
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