SurgePays, Inc.

NasdaqCM:SURG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.4m

SurgePays Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Kevin Cox

Chief executive officer

US$2.0m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage38.95%
CEO tenure9yrs
CEO ownership28.7%
Management average tenureless than a year
Board average tenure6.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 15

SURG: Going Concern Risk Will Contrast With Anticipated Profit Margin Support

Narrative Update on SurgePays Analysts reduced their price target on SurgePays by $1.50, with the lower fair value and P/E assumptions reflecting revised expectations for revenue and profit margins after the latest research update. What’s in the News On March 18, 2026, Nasdaq notified SurgePays that it no longer meets the minimum US$35,000,000 market value of listed securities requirement and, on March 23, 2026, that its share price is below the US$1.00 minimum bid price.
Narrative Update Jun 01

SURG: Higher Profit Margin Outlook Will Support Upside Despite Listing Risks

SurgePays' analyst price target has been revised down by $4.75, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Analysts updating their models after the revised price target are focusing on how new assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E feed into SurgePays' risk and return profile.
Narrative Update May 03

SURG: Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside Despite Margin And Listing Risks

Analysts have trimmed their price target on SurgePays by $4.75, citing updated assumptions on profit margins and future P/E levels, even as fair value, discount rate, and revenue growth inputs remain broadly consistent. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated price target trim as mainly reflecting refreshed assumptions on profit margins and P/E levels, rather than a shift in views on the company’s core business or revenue potential.
Narrative Update Apr 17

SURG: Premium Future P/E Will Support Upside Despite Lower Margin Assumptions

Analysts lowered their price target on SurgePays by $4.75 to $5.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a lower profit margin of 3.16% and a higher future P/E of about 43.53x. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see upside potential relative to the revised US$5.00 price target, given the higher assumed P/E of about 43.53x.
Analysis Article Jan 22

Take Care Before Jumping Onto SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ:SURG) Even Though It's 26% Cheaper

To the annoyance of some shareholders, SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the last...
Analysis Article Nov 14

It's Down 28% But SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ:SURG) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...
Analysis Article Sep 16

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ:SURG) Even After 47% Share Price Boost

SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article May 14

SurgePays, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SURG) Shares Leap 49% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 49% gain in the last month alone...
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New Narrative Apr 29

MVNE And LinkUp Mobile Expansion Will Drive Sustainable Cash Flow

Transitioning to an MVNE model and agreements with major networks are set to boost cash flow and profitability.
Analysis Article Apr 23

Is SurgePays (NASDAQ:SURG) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Mar 27

SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ:SURG) Stock Rockets 75% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article Jan 14

Is SurgePays (NASDAQ:SURG) A Risky Investment?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
Analysis Article Nov 29

Investors Appear Satisfied With SurgePays, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SURG) Prospects As Shares Rocket 25%

SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Seeking Alpha Nov 01

SurgePays Hit By Sharp Revenue Decline (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Q2 2024 sales fell sharply to $15.1 million from $35.9 million, primarily due to ACP funding cuts. Gross profit dropped to a -$3.4 million loss in Q2 from a $10 million profit in Q2 2023. Transition to non-subsidized LinkUp Mobile raised costs to retain 280K subscribers, straining cash reserves and profit margins. SG&A expenses surged 101% year-over-year in Q2, driven by stock compensation and consulting fees, worsening cash flow. The announced $5 million stock buyback (~16.5% of market cap) signals management’s confidence, despite ongoing financial challenges. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 06

SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ:SURG) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 29%

Those holding SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 29% in the...
Analysis Article Jul 17

Little Excitement Around SurgePays, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SURG) Earnings

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
Analysis Article May 21

The Trend Of High Returns At SurgePays (NASDAQ:SURG) Has Us Very Interested

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...
Analysis Article Apr 25

What Is SurgePays, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SURG) Share Price Doing?

While SurgePays, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SURG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Kevin Cox's remuneration changed compared to SurgePays's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$40m

Dec 31 2025US$2mUS$795k

-US$36m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$42m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$49m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$55m

Dec 31 2024US$3mUS$840k

-US$46m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$23m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$2m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$17m

Dec 31 2023US$2mUS$554k

US$21m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$21m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$12m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$5m

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$548k

-US$681k

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$11m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$11m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$10m

Dec 31 2021US$772kUS$734k

-US$14m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$9m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$10m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$12m

Dec 31 2020US$288kUS$251k

-US$11m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$11m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$10m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$10m

Dec 31 2019US$94kUS$68k

-US$8m

Compensation vs Market: Kevin's total compensation ($USD2.04M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD659.91K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Kevin's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Kevin Cox (51 yo)

9yrs
Tenure
US$2,040,212
Compensation

Mr. Kevin Brian Cox served as President of SurgePays, Inc since 2024 until November 2025. He served as Chairman of SurgePays, Inc. (formerly known as Surge Holdings, Inc.) since July 2017 until 2024. Mr. C...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Kevin Cox
CEO, President & Chairman9yrsUS$2.04m28.67%
$ 2.4m
Derron Winfrey
President of Sales & Operations1.3yrsUS$357.52kno data
Chelsea Pullano
Interim Chief Financial Officerless than a yearno datano data
Mark Garner
Executive Vice President of Technologyless than a yearno datano data
Jeremy Gies
Executive Vice President of Strategy & Complianceless than a yearno datano data
Brian Prenoveau
Managing Director of MZno datano datano data
0.7yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SURG's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Kevin Cox
CEO, President & Chairman9yrsUS$2.04m28.67%
$ 2.4m
David Keys
Independent Director7yrsUS$158.00k0.41%
$ 34.8k
Laurie Weisberg
Independent Director3.6yrsUS$158.00k0.38%
$ 32.4k
David May
Independent Director5.4yrsno data0.79%
$ 66.4k
6.2yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: SURG's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/12 01:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

SurgePays, Inc. is covered by 2 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Edward WooAscendiant Capital Markets LLC
Anja Marie SoderstromSidoti & Company, LLC