IQST - iQSTEL Announces 126% Revenue Growth to $130 Million on Track to Reach $290 Million FY-2024 Annual Forecast
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iQSTEL Inc. (OTC-QX: IQST) has reported 126% revenue growth to $130 million for the first six months of 2024, on track to reach its $290 million FY-2024 forecast. The company's Q2 revenue grew 53% from Q1, with gross profit increasing by 57%. Despite this growth, iQSTEL reported a net loss of $2.54 million, primarily due to $2.73 million in non-operating expenses, of which $1.2 million were non-cash, one-time charges.
The Telecom Division generated $909,370 in positive operating income, a 68.29% year-over-year increase. iQSTEL maintains 183.5 million outstanding shares, demonstrating commitment to responsible capital structure management. The company is preparing for a Nasdaq uplisting, having achieved all corporate requirements. Management expects to reduce non-operating expenses and achieve 7-digit positive operating income in FY-2024.
Positive
- Revenue growth of 126% to $130 million in first half of 2024
- Q2 revenue increased 53% from Q1, with gross profit up 57%
- On track to reach $290 million FY-2024 revenue forecast
- Telecom Division generated $909,370 in positive operating income, up 68.29% YoY
- Maintained 183.5 million outstanding shares, showing responsible capital management
- Achieved all corporate requirements for Nasdaq uplisting
Negative
- Net loss of $2.54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024
- $2.73 million in non-operating expenses, including $1.2 million in non-cash, one-time charges
- Increased professional services expenses related to M&A activity and Nasdaq uplisting initiative
- Higher technological expenses in the Telecom Division
News Market Reaction – IQST
On the day this news was published, IQST declined 8.16%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
We are very proud that in the first six months of this year we have done
Six months ended June 30 | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Revenue | $ 57,491,358 | ||
Gross Profit | $ 3,542,650 | $ 2,001,202 | |
Operating Loss | $ (525,555) | $ (570,248) | |
Net Loss | $ (2,544,103) | $ (320,466) | |
Three months ended | |||
June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | ||
Revenue | $ 78,635,764 | $ 51,414,878 | |
Gross Profit | $ 2,163,624 | $ 1,379,026 | |
% Gross Profit | 2.75 % | 2.68 % | |
On
Relevant non-operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 | ||||||
Value of shares issued for consulting agreement | $ 279,660 | Note 1 | ||||
Consulting agreement - cash paid | $ 97,500 | Note 1 | ||||
Value of additional share compensations | $ 77,665 | Note 2 | ||||
Audit and accounting services | $ 192,322 | Note 3 | ||||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | $ 1,115,510 | Note 4 | ||||
Loss on settlement of debt | $ 102,660 | Note 4 | ||||
Interest expense | $ 861,554 | Note 5 | ||||
$ 2,726,871 | ||||||
Notes:
- The company increased its professional services expense in connection with funding its recent M&A activity, and in conjunction with its Nasdaq up-listing initiative. This expense is expected to end as the associated business objectives are achieved.
- Stock-based compensations not associated to management role.
- Even though the Audit Services is recurring it´s important to remark that due to the increase in the number of subsidiaries, the audit labor has increased accordingly, and it is expected to subside as we consolidate operations.
- This is a non-monetary accounting treatment of the M2B note, used for funding the acquisition of QXTEL.
- To minimize shareholder dilution, the company strategically secured interest bearing loans instead of pursuing loans convertible into stock.
To illustrate the strength of the company's operations, consider that without the
Additional Financial Performance Highlights and Further Analysis
- Telecomm Division stand-alone performance continues to deliver explosive results
iQSTEL's overall business strategy is built on the foundation of its rapidly expanding Telecom Division. We are growing a robust telecom business while building complimentary high margin technology offerings designed to both add value to our telecom services and ultimately increase our earnings. Currently, it is our Telecom Division that is generating revenue with a positive operating Income. The Telecom Division generated
Telecom Division | |||
For the six months ended June 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Revenue | $ 130,050,642 | $ 57,491,358 | |
Gross Profit | $ 3,542,650 | $ 2,001,202 | |
Operating Income | $ 909,370 | $ 540,363 | |
Management expects the bottom line results of the Telecom Division to improve in the second half of the year.
We have identified some improvement opportunities. For instance, the technological expense of our telecom division in the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased to
- The company keeps growing and adding value to the shareholders
Management continues in its commitment to raise growth capital while maintaining a total issued and outstanding share count of 183.5 million common shares demonstrating an unwavering commitment to responsible capital structure management. We believe this disciplined approach has ensured that each issuance of shares is accretive, directly contributing to increasing the intrinsic business value of iQSTEL.
The effectiveness of this strategy is evident in the company's Revenue Per Share (RPS) performance. The following graph illustrates the evolution of RPS from FY-2020 to FY-2024. For FY-2024, the projected RPS is based on a forecasted revenue of
This sustained growth in RPS underscores the Company's ability to utilize raised funds effectively, driving value creation and delivering tangible returns to our shareholders.
- The company is preparing for a Nasdaq uplisting
The company continues preparing for a Nasdaq uplisting. Having achieved all the corporate requirements for an uplisting, the company has developed a detailed plan to finalize the uplisting and achieve further business objectives made possible with the uplisting. The plan was published in an 8K on August 6th 2024. Management will present the key components of the plan in the online Emerging Growth Conference on August 21st at 11:25 am EST. Here is the link to attend.
Summary
The Q2 FY-2024 financial report illustrates a transitional period where interim non-operating expenses associated with the acquisition of QXTEL results in a temporary negative impact to net profit. Management expects the mid and long term impact of the QXTEL application to ultimately have a very positive P&L impact. Again, these transitional non-operating expenses are not expected to continue. Management is committed to reducing the non-operating expenses as rapidly as possible.
The Q2 FY-2024 financial results demonstrate the success of iQSTEL's ability to acquire and integrate new telecom operations and rapidly achieve synergistic organic growth.
Management is committed to making this FY-2024 the best ever. We plan to achieve or surpass
On behalf of our Independent Board of Directors we want to thank our partners, customers, shareholders, investors, management, and our employees for all the loyal support throughout our journey to become a
All the Best.
Leandro Iglesias
CEO and Chairman iQSTEL
About IQSTEL (updated):
iQSTEL Inc. (OTC-QX: IQST) (www.iQSTEL.com) is a US-based, multinational publicly listed company preparing for a Nasdaq up-listing with an FY2023
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Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other information relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our business based partly on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may and are likely to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release, and iQSTEL Inc. undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
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