SurgePays, Inc.(SURG)Stock Analysis
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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.
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
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
-53.1% YoYNet Income
-5198.3% YoYOperating Income
-5486.2% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-3500.0% YoYTotal Assets
-75.0% YoYTotal Debt
+268.1% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-2784.2% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $57.0M -53.1% | $121.5M +138.0% | $51.1M +98.3% | $25.7M +68.9% | $15.2M +13.3% | $13.5M |
| Net Income | $-36.1M -5198.3% | $-680.8K +95.0% | $-13.5M -60.2% | $-8.4M -448.1% | $-1.5M -155.7% | $2.8M |
| Operating Income | $-34.1M -5486.2% | $633.8K +110.6% | $-6.0M +22.9% | $-7.8M -405.9% | $-1.5M -851.6% | $204.3K |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.80 -3500.0% | $-0.05 | — | — | — | — |
| Total Assets | $8.5M -75.0% | $34.0M +74.4% | $19.5M +95.3% | $10.0M +144.5% | $4.1M +32.7% | $3.1M |
| Total Debt | $28.2M +268.1% | $7.7M | — | $9.3M +633.1% | $1.3M +159.1% | $487.2K |
| Operating Cash Flow | $-21.3M -2784.2% | $793.3K +105.2% | $-15.3M -134.0% | $-6.5M -543.3% | $-1.0M -545.8% | $227.8K |
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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Top Institutional Holders of SURG
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$426.1K567,358 shGaddis Premier Wealth Advisors LLC
$329.2K438,287 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$168.2K223,997 shCable Car Capital, LP
$136.4K181,667 shMillennium Capital Advisors, LLC
$63.8K85,000 shVANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO
$62.5K83,235 shUBS Group AG
$56.2K74,802 shBlackRock, Inc.
$52.8K70,254 shCetera Investment Advisers
$49.6K66,000 shCIBC Bancorp USA Inc.
$48.8K65,000 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $426.1K | 567,358 |
| Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors LLC | $329.2K | 438,287 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $168.2K | 223,997 |
| Cable Car Capital, LP | $136.4K | 181,667 |
| Millennium Capital Advisors, LLC | $63.8K | 85,000 |
| VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | $62.5K | 83,235 |
| UBS Group AG | $56.2K | 74,802 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $52.8K | 70,254 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | $49.6K | 66,000 |
| CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. | $48.8K | 65,000 |
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