Surgepays (SURG) Q4 2025 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q4 2025 earnings summary
17 Apr, 2026Executive summary
2025 revenue reached $57 million, with Q4 contributing $16.2 million, reflecting a sequential decline from Q3 but a significant increase over Q4 2024.
Q3 marked an inflection point with capital deployment into subscriber growth, proving the scalability of the platform.
The business transitioned from reliance on the Affordable Connectivity Program to a diversified revenue model across government-subsidized wireless, LinkUp Mobile prepaid, wholesale MVNE, and fintech/data platforms.
General and administrative expenses were reduced by 28% year-over-year, supporting a more efficient and durable growth model.
Financial highlights
Full-year 2025 revenue was $57 million, down from $60.9 million in 2024, mainly due to the end of the ACP.
Q3 revenue was $18.7 million, Q2 $11.5 million, and Q1 $10.6 million, showing steady growth until Q4.
Cost of revenue for 2025 was $67.6 million, down from $75.2 million in 2024.
Gross loss improved to $10.6 million from $14.3 million year-over-year.
Net loss for 2025 was $36.1 million, compared to $45.7 million in 2024.
Net cash used in operating activities was $21.3 million; net cash provided by financing activities was $10.5 million.
Outlook and guidance
Focus for 2026 is on executing growth from a stronger foundation, improving margins, and leveraging multiple revenue streams.
Current monthly cash burn at the end of Q1 2026 is estimated at $250,000–$300,000, reflecting a more disciplined cost structure.
LinkUp Mobile is expected to be a significant revenue driver in 2026, with upcoming developments anticipated.
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