Sequans Communications S.A. (SQNS) Stock Price & Analysis
Sequans Communications S.A. (SQNS) closed at USD 2.53 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 5.60% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 2.68; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 2.51–2.79 on volume of 153,181 shares. Market capitalization is $37.95M, with a 52-week range of USD 2.38–8.25 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (SQNS)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 8.75 (range 5–15).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -67.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -97.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (SQNS)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 8.75 (low 5, high 15).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Roth Capital | Target lowered | Buy | $20 → $15 |
| 2026-08-24 | B. Riley Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $8 → $5 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SQNS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -67.3% | -97.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -67.5% | -53.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 76.6% | 111.6% |
| Max drawdown | -69.3% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -98.3% (Nov 2021→Jul 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.53 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.60% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.68 |
| Open | USD 2.68 |
| Day Range | USD 2.51 – 2.79 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.38 – 8.25 |
| Volume | 153,181 shares |
| Market Cap | $37.95M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SQNS)
Nexqual's technical model rates SQNS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 32.93 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.85) |
| MACD | -0.06 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SQNS)
Wall Street analysts rate SQNS "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 8.75 (range USD 5–15), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 8.75 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (SQNS)
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.48 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $9.04M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.27 vs est -0.47 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -1.42 vs est -0.45 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -1.19 vs est -0.51 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.79 vs est -1.8 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SQNS)
| Total Revenue | $23.64M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -8.40% |
| Gross Margin | +35.60% |
| Operating Margin | -127.08% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -430.48% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.03 |
| Current Ratio | 1.39 |
| Total Cash | $20.97M |
| Total Debt | $1.30M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SQNS)
Nexqual rates Sequans Communications S.A.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -26% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Heavily loss-making — early-stage company |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $21M cash vs $1M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$37M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -430%, ROA -84.0% |
Ownership (SQNS)
| Insider Ownership | +27.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +46.45% |
| Shares Outstanding | 15.00M |
| Float | 11.02M |
| Short % of Float | +1.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (SQNS)
Sequans Communications S.A. is led by Georges Karam (age 63), Chairman, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Chairman, CEO & President | Georges Karam (age 63) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Norman Brodt |
| Chief Technology Officer | Qiuting Huang (age 67) |
| Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales | Nikhil Taluja (age 53) |
| Executive Vice President of Product Management | Louis Chuang (age 44) |
Major Backers & Investors (SQNS)
Notable institutional backers of Sequans Communications S.A. include Brc Group Holdings, Inc., Oasis Management Co Ltd., Dba Trading, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brc Group Holdings, Inc. | 9.6% |
| Oasis Management Co Ltd. | 9.42% |
| Dba Trading, LLC | 9.35% |
| Fidelity | 2.89% |
| Credit Industriel Et Commercial | 2.67% |
| Lynrock Lake LP | 1.78% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 1.72% |
| Boothbay Fund Management, LLC | 1.1% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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