IQSTEL Projects 26% Organic Growth for 2026, Advances Toward $1 Billion Revenue Target Through Strategic Acquisitions and Cybersecurity Partnership

IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) expects double-digit organic revenue growth in 2026, projecting a 26% increase to $430 million from the $340 million anticipated for 2025. The global connectivity, AI and digital company has demonstrated consistent growth through a combination of strategic acquisitions and operational excellence, having completed 12 acquisitions since 2018 that have diversified its revenue stream to approximately 80% telecommunications and 20% fintech.

The company's acquisition strategy remains active, with plans to acquire two to three additional accretive businesses as part of its roadmap to achieve $15 million in EBITDA by 2026. Among its significant acquisitions is Reality Border, an AI firm that now serves as IQSTEL's R&D division focused on developing proprietary AI-driven solutions. CEO Leandro Iglesias emphasized that the company's forecast reflects the strength of its business platform and ability to deliver consistent organic growth while preparing for high-margin expansion.

A key development in IQSTEL's growth trajectory is its partnership with AI cybersecurity company Cycurion Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU), which marks the company's entry into the cybersecurity sector. The collaboration involves creating and selling AI cybersecurity products and solutions for global telecommunications and enterprise markets, representing a potentially high-margin revenue stream for IQSTEL. The partnership includes a Memorandum of Understanding for mutual equity partnership following a planned $1 million stock exchange between the companies.

As part of the Cycurion agreement, both companies committed to delivering a $500,000 dividend to their shareholders by December 31, 2025. Each company may satisfy this dividend obligation either in its own stock or in shares received from the stock exchange. The strategic timing of this partnership is significant, as the products and services of both companies are largely insulated from potential disruptions caused by changes in U.S. tariffs and their economic consequences.

The cybersecurity partnership provides mutual benefits: IQSTEL gains access to Cycurion's presence in the U.S. market and deep relationships within government and institutional sectors, while Cycurion accesses IQSTEL's global telecommunications customer base. The companies plan to cross-sell solutions, penetrate new markets and open revenue streams that neither could fully capture alone. Iglesias confirmed plans to officially launch these new cybersecurity solutions at the largest global telecom event in 2026.

Wall Street firm Litchfield Hills, which maintains a buy rating and $18 price target on IQSTEL, views the Cycurion deal favorably. The firm noted that the structure ensures both companies have skin in the game, increasing the likelihood of meaningful execution rather than symbolic arrangement. Analyst Barry Sine highlighted how pairing cybersecurity through Cycurion with fintech through GlobeTopper broadens IQSTEL's high-margin service suite to telecom partners, better positioning the company to increase revenue and EBITDA while deepening partnerships beyond connectivity services.

IQSTEL maintains its commitment to reaching $1 billion in revenue by 2027, with the company updating its 2026 revenue target following completion of any additional deals. The combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and new market entries through partnerships like the Cycurion alliance positions IQSTEL for sustained profitability and long-term shareholder value creation in the evolving global connectivity and digital services landscape.