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SurgePays Accelerates Growth Across All Business Verticals; Reports Q2 2025 Results and Issues Revenue Guidance of $75M to $90M in 2025 and $225M to $240M in 2026
Prnewswire· 2025-08-13 20:05
Core Insights - SurgePays, Inc. reported a second quarter revenue of $11.5 million, reflecting an 8.9% sequential increase from $10.6 million in Q1 2025, and is on track for record-breaking results in 2026 due to strong subscriber activations and growth across various platforms [2][8]. Financial Performance - The company expects 2025 revenue to be between $75 million and $90 million, and for 2026, revenue is projected to be between $225 million and $240 million, driven by subscriber growth and new partnerships [3][9]. - In Q2 2025, the company experienced a net loss of $7.08 million, compared to a net loss of $12.87 million in Q2 2024, with total revenues for the first half of 2025 at $22.1 million, down from $46.5 million in the same period of 2024 [17][18]. Subscriber Growth and Business Expansion - SurgePays has seen significant subscriber growth, particularly with its Torch Wireless brand, which activated 20,000 subscribers in June and 57,000 in July, with expectations of reaching 80,000 to 90,000 activations per month by September [5][11]. - The LinkUp Mobile prepaid platform has shipped over 250,000 SIMs, with activations more than doubling to over 30,000 subscribers between April and July 2025 [11]. Operational Highlights - The company completed a nationwide launch on the AT&T network and fully integrated by April 1, 2025, enhancing its service capabilities [11]. - SurgePays has expanded its prepaid POS fintech network, driving recurring revenue from over 9,000 retail locations [11]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, the company reported total assets of $15.2 million, a decrease from $24.0 million at the end of 2024, with current liabilities increasing to $8.7 million from $6.1 million [16][17]. - The company secured $6 million in financing from a large shareholder to accelerate growth initiatives [11].
Surgepays (SURG) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-24 15:00
Summary of Surg Pays Inc. Presentation Company Overview - Surg Pays Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SURG with a current market cap of $55 million and revenue guidance exceeding $200 million through April 2026 [4][3] Industry Insights - The US MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) market reached $30 billion last year and is projected to grow to nearly $53 billion by 2032 [6] - Approximately one-third of the US population utilizes prepaid products due to socioeconomic challenges, representing over 100 million Americans [6] Core Business Model - Surg Pays operates a derisked, non-seasonal model with high insider ownership at 30% and aims for profitability by the end of the year [5] - The company empowers over 9,000 retailers with prepaid services, positioning its network as significant distribution points for products and services [5][16] Revenue Streams - **LinkUp Mobile**: A prepaid brand offering plans starting at $10, focusing on expanding dealer footprint and upselling through existing stores [7] - **Torch**: A subsidized channel providing free wireless service to low-income individuals through the Lifeline program, which has generated hundreds of millions in revenue over the past 20 years [8][9] - **Hero Platform**: A mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) that allows other companies to become wireless providers, with three partners onboarded and two more in the pipeline [10][12] Competitive Advantages - Ownership of a point-of-sale platform that turns checkout counters into profit centers, generating transactional revenue without requiring inventory [14] - A digital advertising solution integrated with store POS systems to enhance marketing efforts and customer engagement [15] - A bilingual call center with 120 representatives to support a growing customer base and expand into Hispanic product revenue channels [20] Financial Performance - Revenue from the prepaid channel increased from under $1 million per month to over $3.4 million within a year, with expectations to exceed $4 million per month by July [18][19] Future Outlook - The company is built to scale without plateauing, with a leadership team experienced in generating billions in revenue [20] - Surg Pays is positioned to dominate its sector, with a focus on integrating with third-party POS systems and leveraging credibility to push higher-margin products [17][19] Conclusion - Surg Pays Inc. is at a pivotal moment in its history, ready to scale and enhance shareholder value through strategic growth and market expansion [21]