Snap Inc
Snap Inc operates a camera platform that generates revenue primarily through advertising, supported by a technology sector classification with 0.74 confidence.
Business. Snap Inc (SNAP) is a technology company operating within the Software & IT Services sector, specifically engaged in IT Services & Consulting. The firm generates service-based revenue and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
Analyst recommendations
44 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-03 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressValerie Hoyle — Snap Inc. Class A Common Stock2025-02-04 · Democrat · OR · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Snap Inc. Class A2023-04-26 · Democrat · NJ · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Snap Inc. Class A2023-01-31 · Democrat · NJ · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressKathy Manning — Snap Inc. Class A2022-06-10 · NC · Sale · $15,001 - $50,000
- CongressKathy Manning — Snap Inc. Class A2022-02-17 · NC · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Snap Inc. Class A2022-02-02 · Democrat · NJ · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
Pre-earnings brief
Snap Inc (SNAP) has recorded its first analysis in this system, meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in its fundamental metrics. Consequently, the COMPANY_360 profile currently reflects a baseline state with zero reported officers, analysts, or index memberships, alongside a top holder count of 30. This initial snapshot establishes the starting point for tracking future institutional activity and corporate developments. The most significant recent activity involves major modifications to holdings by investor ID 587. Data detected on July 10 and July 11, 2026, shows this investor’s position fluctuating between 58 shares and 3,321 shares as of March 31, 2026. These adjustments represent major severity changes in the watcher signals, indicating active trading or reporting corrections for this specific entity during the quarter. In addition to these modifications, several notable new holdings were added to the record on June 28, 2026. Investor ID 466 added a position of 46,325,000 shares as of June 30, 2024, while Investor ID 467 added 15,150,000 shares and Investor ID 486 added 244,000 shares, both as of March 31, 2026. Another notable addition involved Investor ID 467 acquiring 39,915,000 shares, further diversifying the recent institutional interest captured in the system. These holder changes are the primary material updates available for Snap Inc at this time, as no cross-source signals or sagas were detected. The absence of analyst counts or index membership data in the current profile suggests that the focus remains strictly on the evolving landscape of its top 30 holders. Future updates will likely build upon this initial dataset to provide comparative insights into shareholder trends.
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Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
Snap Inc (SNAP) is a technology company operating within the Software & IT Services sector, specifically engaged in IT Services & Consulting. The firm generates service-based revenue and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
Snap Inc maintains a capital structure characterized by significant leverage and negative net cash. The company holds $1.06 billion in cash and equivalents against $3.49 billion in long-term debt and $47 million in short-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.7. Despite the leverage, liquidity appears stable with a current ratio of 3.53, indicating sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities. The firm generated $327 million in operating cash flow and $286 million in free cash flow in Q1 2026, supporting its ability to service debt despite ongoing operational losses.
Profitability remains negative, with a net income loss of $89 million and an operating income loss of $74 million on $1.53 billion in revenue. Return on equity stands at -22.09% and return on assets at -6.14%, reflecting the company's investment phase and operational challenges. The valuation metrics highlight this lack of profitability, with a negative EV/EBITDA of -28.59 and a high price-to-book ratio of 41.51, suggesting the market is pricing in future growth potential rather than current earnings power.
Revenue concentration is not explicitly detailed in segment or geographic breakdowns within the provided data, but the business model relies heavily on advertising. The company faces competition from other mobile, camera, and advertising platforms, which impacts its ability to capture market share. The absence of specific segment data limits a detailed analysis of revenue diversification, but the primary risk lies in the dependency on advertiser spending and user engagement metrics.
Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the absence of historical period data in the input. However, the Q1 2026 revenue of $1.53 billion provides a baseline for current scale. The company's ability to grow revenue while managing costs will be critical to improving profitability. The recent issuance of senior notes suggests the company is raising capital to support future operations or investments, which may impact future growth initiatives.
Risk factors include medium liquidity and dilution risks, as well as regulatory scrutiny over data processing and privacy. The company faces potential reductions in advertising demand due to increased resistance to targeted ads and regulatory actions. Macroeconomic factors such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages also pose risks to advertiser spending. The negative net cash position and high debt levels add financial risk, particularly if revenue growth slows or costs increase.
Recent events include the issuance of $550 million in 2034 senior notes in August 2025 and $1.5 billion in 2033 senior notes in February 2025. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a mean price target of $7.88 and a median of $8.00, compared to the current market price of $5.82. The mean recommendation of 2.84 indicates a hold stance, with 32 holds, 8 buys, and 1 strong buy. An allocator boost event was noted on August 2, 2026, suggesting increased coverage interest.
Snap Inc (SNAP) has recorded its first analysis in this system, meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in its fundamental metrics. Consequently, the COMPANY_360 profile currently reflects a baseline state with zero reported officers, analysts, or index memberships, alongside a top holder count of 30. This initial snapshot establishes the starting point for tracking future institutional activity and corporate developments. The most significant recent activity involves major modifications to holdings by investor ID 587. Data detected on July 10 and July 11, 2026, shows this investor’s position fluctuating between 58 shares and 3,321 shares as of March 31, 2026. These adjustments represent major severity changes in the watcher signals, indicating active trading or reporting corrections for this specific entity during the quarter. In addition to these modifications, several notable new holdings were added to the record on June 28, 2026. Investor ID 466 added a position of 46,325,000 shares as of June 30, 2024, while Investor ID 467 added 15,150,000 shares and Investor ID 486 added 244,000 shares, both as of March 31, 2026. Another notable addition involved Investor ID 467 acquiring 39,915,000 shares, further diversifying the recent institutional interest captured in the system. These holder changes are the primary material updates available for Snap Inc at this time, as no cross-source signals or sagas were detected. The absence of analyst counts or index membership data in the current profile suggests that the focus remains strictly on the evolving landscape of its top 30 holders. Future updates will likely build upon this initial dataset to provide comparative insights into shareholder trends.
- Snap Inc operates with negative profitability, posting a net loss of $89 million in Q1 2026, driven by high operating costs relative to revenue.
- The company carries significant debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.7 and negative net cash, though liquidity remains adequate with a current ratio of 3.53.
- Valuation metrics reflect growth expectations rather than current earnings, with a high P/B of 41.51 and negative EV/EBITDA of -28.59.
- Regulatory and macroeconomic risks pose threats to advertising revenue, the company's primary income source, due to privacy concerns and economic uncertainty.
- Recent debt issuances in 2025 indicate capital raising efforts, which may support future growth but increase financial leverage.
- Analyst sentiment is cautious, with a mean price target of $7.88 and a hold recommendation, suggesting limited near-term upside.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 35.4% upside to a mean price target of $7.88, suggesting significant undervaluation relative to current market price.
Revenue grew at a 7.9% CAGR from FY2023 to FY2025, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion over the two-year period.
Free cash flow improved significantly to $437.2 million in FY2025, indicating stronger operational cash generation capabilities.
The company maintains a strong current ratio of 3.56, providing ample liquidity to meet short-term obligations comfortably.
Capex to revenue ratio of 3.69% ranks as best-in-class within the IT Services cohort, highlighting efficient capital deployment.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.7 is substantially higher than the cohort median of 0.14, signaling elevated financial leverage risk.
The company faces medium dilution risk and medium liquidity risk, which could negatively impact shareholder value and financial stability.
Cash conversion metric of -1.42 ranks in the bottom quartile, suggesting difficulties in converting earnings into actual cash flow.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $1.53B; Operating income -$74.4M.
- ▍Revenue $1.53B
- ▍Operating income -$74.4M
- ▍Net margin -5.8%
Revenue $4.21B; Operating income -$581.9M.
- ▍Revenue $4.21B
- ▍Operating income -$581.9M
- ▍Net margin -12.0%
Revenue $2.71B; Operating income -$453.5M.
- ▍Revenue $2.71B
- ▍Operating income -$453.5M
- ▍Net margin -14.8%
Revenue $5.93B; Operating income -$532.2M.
- ▍Revenue $5.93B
- ▍Operating income -$532.2M
- ▍Net margin -7.8%
Revenue $5.36B; Operating income -$787.3M.
- ▍Revenue $5.36B
- ▍Operating income -$787.3M
- ▍Net margin -13.0%
Revenue $5.36B; Operating income -$787.3M.
- ▍Revenue $5.36B
- ▍Operating income -$787.3M
- ▍Net margin -13.0%
Revenue $4.61B; Operating income -$1.40B.
- ▍Revenue $4.61B
- ▍Operating income -$1.40B
- ▍Net margin -28.7%
Revenue $4.61B; Operating income -$1.40B.
- ▍Revenue $4.61B
- ▍Operating income -$1.40B
- ▍Net margin -28.7%
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,56 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 6,7B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -97,5M USD |
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sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
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- Reference data
- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Snap Inc company facts · 2026-08-02
- Snap Inc 10-Q 2026-05-07 · 2026-08-02
- Snap Inc 10-K 2026-02-05 · 2026-08-02
- Snap Inc 10-Q 2025-11-06 · 2026-08-02
- Snap Inc 10-Q 2025-08-06 · 2026-08-02
- allocator_boost (allocator) on SNAP · 2026-08-02
- Snap Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-08-02
- Snap Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-08-02
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$47M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$408M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$89M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,01 %$817M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$38M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$37M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$32M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$63M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$14M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$18M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$37M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$12M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Chief Business Officer · Class A Common StockSold 24 263 @ $4,72$114K · 2026-07-16
- Director · Class A Common StockOther 13 186 · 2026-06-17
- Chief Business Officer · Class A Common StockSold 6 923 @ $5,58$39K · 2026-06-16
- General Counsel · Class A Common StockSold 11 958 @ $6,00$72K · 2026-06-04
- Director, Chief Technology Officer, 10% owner · Class A Common StockSold 343 945 @ $5,88$2,0M · 2026-05-29
- Chief Accounting Officer · Class A Common StockOther 41 119 · 2026-05-19
- Chief Accounting Officer · Class A Common StockSold 3 570 @ $5,74$20K · 2026-05-19
- General Counsel · Class A Common StockSold 71 745 @ $5,67$407K · 2026-05-19
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A Common StockSold 114 702 @ $5,67$650K · 2026-05-19
- Chief Accounting Officer · Class A Common StockSold 16 729 @ $5,60$94K · 2026-05-18
- Chief Business Officer · Class A Common StockSold 44 785 @ $5,60$251K · 2026-05-18
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A Common StockSold 124 209 @ $5,60$696K · 2026-05-18
- General Counsel · Class A Common StockSold 129 493 @ $5,60$725K · 2026-05-18
- Director, Chief Technology Officer, 10% owner · Class A Common StockOther 1 202 533 · 2026-05-14
- Director, Chief Technology Officer, 10% owner · Class A Common StockSold 2 000 000 @ $5,28$10,6M · 2026-05-14
- Director, Chief Technology Officer, 10% owner · Class A Common StockSold 2 000 000 @ $5,44$10,9M · 2026-05-13
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A Common StockOther 2 450 659 · 2026-05-09
- Chief Business Officer · Class A Common StockSold 28 058 @ $6,02$169K · 2026-04-16
- General Counsel · Class A Common StockSold 11 437 @ $6,04$69K · 2026-04-15
- Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner · Class A Common StockSold 1 000 000 @ $5,04$5,0M · 2026-04-08
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A Common StockSold 92 956 @ $4,59$427K · 2026-03-16
- Chief Business Officer · Class A Common StockSold 27 743 @ $4,59$127K · 2026-03-16
- Chief Accounting Officer · Class A Common StockOther 66 033 · 2026-02-23
- Chief Accounting Officer · Class A Common StockSold 3 175 @ $4,84$15K · 2026-02-19
- General Counsel · Class A Common StockSold 68 620 @ $4,73$325K · 2026-02-18
Short positioning
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -3.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -7.8%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -20.2%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -6.0%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 3.56xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 2.37xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 35.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 35.7%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -2.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 34.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 58.7%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 32.4%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.0%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.6%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -6.9%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 1.03BSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 4.58BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 7.68BSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD -460.49MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 5.93BSEC XBRL filing