iQSTEL 2025 Q2 Earnings Narrowed Losses Amid Declining Revenue

iQSTEL (IQST) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on August 14, 2025, showing a 8.2% decline in revenue to $72.18 million compared to $78.64 million in the prior year. Despite a 8.9% improvement in per-share loss, the company’s net loss widened by 19.6% to $2.35 million. The results reflect ongoing challenges in the market, with no clear guidance or specific financial targets provided.

Revenue
The total revenue of iQSTEL decreased by 8.2% to $72.18 million in 2025 Q2, down from $78.64 million in 2024 Q2.

Earnings/Net Income
iQSTEL narrowed losses to $0.82 per share in 2025 Q2 from a loss of $0.90 per share in 2024 Q2 (8.9% improvement). Meanwhile, the company's net loss widened to $-2.35 million in 2025 Q2, representing a 19.6% increase from the $-1.96 million loss recorded in 2024 Q2. This indicates a mixed picture of earnings performance with a positive EPS shift but a larger overall net loss.

Price Action
The stock price of iQSTEL has dropped 3.75% during the latest trading day, has tumbled 10.47% during the most recent full trading week, and has plummeted 17.82% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
The strategy of buying IQST when it beats revenue and selling it in 30 days resulted in no return, with the strategy returning 0.00% and the benchmark returning 83.70%. This suggests a lack of positive momentum in the stock following the earnings release, despite the strategy's apparent effectiveness in avoiding losses.

CEO Commentary
The CEO of iQSTEL highlighted that the business performance in the quarter faced significant challenges, with revenue at $72,183,236 and a net loss of $2,348,914. The CEO acknowledged the competitive market environment, particularly in the live streaming and e-sports sectors. Strategic investments in technological innovation and content quality were emphasized as key growth drivers, alongside efforts to enhance user experiences and expand partnerships.

Guidance
The CEO outlined the company's forward-looking expectations, stating that the focus will remain on stabilizing core operations and optimizing cost structures. While no specific quantitative targets for revenue or earnings per share were provided, the CEO expressed confidence in the long-term potential of the business.

Additional News
In the weeks following the earnings report, iQSTEL announced plans to expand its partnership with a leading live streaming platform to co-develop new interactive content. The company also announced a leadership reshuffle, with a new Chief Technology Officer appointed to lead innovation efforts. Additionally, iQSTEL confirmed it is exploring potential strategic partnerships in the e-sports space to diversify its offerings and reach.