Snap stock gained after its Q3 results beat expectations but the Snapchat parent's Q4 forecast missed analyst projections.
Shares of Snap Inc. rose after hours on Tuesday after the social-media platform reported third-quarter results that beat expectations and said its board authorized a stock buyback of up to $500 million.
Snap reported third-quarter results on Tuesday that beat on the top and bottom lines, but the company issued light fourth-quarter guidance. Snap also announced a $500 million stock repurchase program.
Snap beat Wall Street expectations for both quarterly revenue and user growth on Tuesday, as the parent company of messaging app Snapchat has been able to lure back some advertisers with better-performing ad features.
The Snap Inc. stock price has moved sideways in the past two years as investors focus on its deteriorating business and rising competition from the likes of Instagram and TikTok. It has moved to $10.7, down by over 87% from its highest level in 2021.
Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Snap (SNAP), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2024.
Snap (SNAP) concluded the recent trading session at $10.45, signifying a +1.75% move from its prior day's close.
Snap (SNAP) reachead $10.27 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.18% change compared to its last close.
SNAP's third-quarter 2024 results are likely to reflect the steady usage of the Snapchat platform amid stiff competition and stretched valuation, suggesting a wait-and-see approach.
I'm initiating Snapchat with a buy because I expect an upside surprise sometime in the last two quarters of FY24. I think the worst got priced into the stock price after the sharp decline post-Q2 results and while the stock has shown volatility, there should be limited downside ahead. Snap has some unrealized growth catalysts, including the Direct Response ad platform and its AR glasses. It should also benefit from any TikTok ban in the U.S.
Snapchat's user growth is primarily outside profitable markets, with no notable DAU growth in North America or Europe over the past two years. The company faces long-term solvency risks, with significant debt maturing by 2027, necessitating positive operating income and active user growth. Despite efforts to boost revenue through targeted ads and subscriptions, Snapchat's margins and operating income remain poor, risking further equity dilution.
Snap (SNAP) reachead $10.49 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.29% change compared to its last close.