IQSTEL targets $15 million EBITDA run rate by 2026

NEW YORK - IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ:IQST), currently valued at $25.61 million with trailing twelve-month revenue of $283 million and 30.37% year-over-year growth, announced Monday its plans to reach a $15 million EBITDA run rate in 2026 as part of its strategy to become a $1 billion revenue company by 2027.

The technology company, which recently achieved a $400 million revenue run rate, is implementing a two-pronged approach to reach its financial targets. IQSTEL plans to pursue two to three strategic acquisitions, with each expected to add approximately $5 million in EBITDA. The company intends to finance these acquisitions primarily through commercial bank debt and preferred shares.

Simultaneously, IQSTEL is focusing on operational streamlining across its existing business to strengthen margins and boost EBITDA growth.

"Our company is in fantastic shape," said Leandro Iglesias, CEO of IQSTEL. "The execution of our 2025 plan sets us firmly on the path to deliver a $15 million EBITDA run rate by 2026, a crucial step toward our $1 billion revenue goal for 2027." According to InvestingPro analysis, IQST appears undervalued at current levels, though it faces challenges with a current gross profit margin of 3.02%.

According to the press release, approximately 12 institutional investors now hold about 4% of IQSTEL’s shares, just 120 days after its uplisting to Nasdaq. InvestingPro subscribers can access over 10 additional key insights about IQST’s financial health, valuation metrics, and growth potential.

IQSTEL operates in 21 countries with 100 employees, providing services across telecom, fintech, AI-powered telecom platforms, and cybersecurity. The company is forecasting $340 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

The company uses non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes non-operational expenses like interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, changes in fair value of derivative liabilities, loss on settlement of debt, and stock-based compensation. The company’s current EBITDA stands at -$0.72 million for the last twelve months, highlighting the significance of its ambitious 2026 target.

In other recent news, IQSTEL Inc. reported preliminary revenue of $128.8 million for the first half of 2025, with $27.3 million generated in June alone. The company is on track to reach a $400 million annual revenue run rate by the third quarter of 2025, ahead of its original year-end schedule. IQSTEL has also announced a new commercial agreement with ONAR to deploy AIRWEB AI agents for ONAR’s account managers. This partnership aims to provide real-time insights and campaign intelligence without requiring additional infrastructure. Additionally, IQSTEL has surpassed a $400 million revenue run rate in the third quarter, marking a significant milestone for the company. The company is generating positive EBITDA and net income in its operating subsidiaries. Furthermore, starting July 1, IQSTEL will begin consolidating revenue from its newly acquired Globetopper subsidiary, expected to add between $5 million and $6 million in monthly revenue. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming to achieve $1 billion in revenue by 2027.

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