13F Pro Quality Score

10.5/100

Rank #2,807 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

2.6/100

Profitability

9.4/100

Balance Sheet

0.1/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

10.5/100

Institutional Flow

29.2/100

Revenue Scale

12.4/100

Dilution Risk

33.8/100

SURG Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for SurgePays, Inc. (SURG), a Communication Services sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores SURG at 10.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #2,807 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. Areas of concern include balance sheet strength (0.1) and revenue growth (2.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 33.8/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), SurgePays, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $16.0M, net income of $-12.1M, an operating margin of -70.1%. Top institutional holders of SURG by reported 13-F value include VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors, GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT,, based on the most recent SEC filings. SURG trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1392694. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate SURG daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for SurgePays, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. SurgePays, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 66 since 2022, currently 10.5 — a declining long-term trajectory across 24 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about SurgePays, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind SURG — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A small-cap U.S. company in the telecom and fintech space · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Texas.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of tens of millions of dollars — a minnow by market standards, but growing fast by serving a massively underserved population.
  • 3
    The History
    The company pivoted its business model to focus on government-subsidized wireless service, riding a federal program designed to put free or low-cost phones in the hands of low-income Americans.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its real play isn't just selling phone plans — it embeds a fintech platform and digital financial services into corner stores and bodegas, turning small retailers into mini banks.
  • 5
    The Lore
    The company distributes Lifeline and ACP program wireless services through a network of independent convenience stores, making the local bodega its primary distribution channel.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Its ticker literally screams momentum, and its name promises a financial surge for the underbanked — this prepaid wireless and fintech firm trades under the symbol SURG.
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Revenue

Q1 2026

$16.0M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$-12.1M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-4.6M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

-70.1%

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

-53.1% YoY
$57.0MFY 2025
FY19 $25.7MFY21 $51.1MFY22 $121.5MFY25 $57.0M

Net Income

-5198.3% YoY
$-36.1MFY 2025
FY19 $-8.4MFY21 $-13.5MFY22 $-680.8KFY25 $-36.1M

Operating Income

-5486.2% YoY
$-34.1MFY 2025
FY19 $-7.8MFY21 $-6.0MFY22 $633.8KFY25 $-34.1M

EPS (Diluted)

-3500.0% YoY
$-1.80FY 2025
FY19 FY21 FY22 $-0.05FY25 $-1.80

Total Assets

-75.0% YoY
$8.5MFY 2025
FY19 $10.0MFY21 $19.5MFY22 $34.0MFY25 $8.5M

Total Debt

+268.1% YoY
$28.2MFY 2025
FY19 $9.3MFY21 FY22 $7.7MFY25 $28.2M

Op. Cash Flow

-2784.2% YoY
$-21.3MFY 2025
FY19 $-6.5MFY21 $-15.3MFY22 $793.3KFY25 $-21.3M

AI Insight: SURG Financial Trends

SurgePays revenue stabilized near $16M but losses persist while debt has ballooned to $32M against negative equity of $24M.

Revenue grew from $5M in Q3 2024 to $19M in Q3 2025, then stabilized at $16M in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.

Operating losses narrowed from $20M in Q4 2024 to $7M–$13M range in 2025, but operating cash flow remains deeply negative.

Total debt surged from $4M in Q3 2024 to $32M in Q1 2026 while equity collapsed from $46M to negative $24M.

Net income deteriorated to $14M loss in Q4 2025 from $7M loss in Q2–Q3 2025 — reversal of improvement trend.

Negative shareholders' equity of $24M signals insolvency risk unless debt is restructured or capital injected.

Operating cash flow remains negative throughout; company burning cash despite stabilizing revenue.

AI Insight: SURG Ratio Trends

SurgePays remains deeply unprofitable with operating margins near -70%, though Q3 2025 showed a temporary improvement before deteriorating again.

Operating margin improved to -37.2% in Q3 2025 from -72.1% in Q2 2024, but reversed sharply to -79.0% in Q4 2025 and -70.1% in Q1 2026.

Net profit margin similarly volatile: -85.3% (Q2 2024) to -40.1% (Q3 2025) to -85.6% (Q4 2025), signaling inconsistent cost control.

Debt-to-equity ratio rose from 0.10 (Q2 2024) to 0.46 (Q1 2025), reflecting increased leverage amid persistent losses.

Q4 2025 margin collapse to -79.0% and Q1 2026 rebound to -70.1% suggest severe operational instability or seasonal swings.

Persistent negative ROE/ROA/ROIC when available (Q2 2024: -111.5% ROE, -91.2% ROA) indicate value destruction and weak asset utilization.

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of SurgePays, Inc. (SURG) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Communication Services sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for SURG are available on the SURG stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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