According to the New York Times, Trump said the U.S. would continue to hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks, signaling that military action will persist in the near term.
Snap Inc. is upgraded to a Strong Buy due to its deeply distressed valuation and potential profitability catalysts. SNAP faces declining daily active users, especially in North America, but shows progress in ARPU and incremental margins. Activist investor involvement and management's renewed focus on profitability could spark margin expansion and multiple rerating.
Snap Inc. shares have plunged to ~$4, driven by negative sentiment, legal headwinds, and broader market corrections, yet I see significant mid- to long-term value. An activist investor's open letter outlines a path to $26+ per share, advocating layoffs, cost cuts, monetizing AI, and divesting unprofitable segments like Specs. SNAP is forecast to turn profitable in 2026 (EPS $0.50), trading at a low ~8x forward P/E, with a strong cash position and potential for buybacks if profitability materializes.
Snap shares surged on Tuesday after an activist investor disclosed a stake in the company and outlined a series of changes aimed at improving performance and unlocking shareholder value. The stock jumped 13.3% in midday trading, after Irenic Capital Management had built a position in the social media firm and was pushing for strategic and operational reforms.
Snap shares climbed 13% after activist Irenic Capital suggested changes to boost the company's value. Irenic's letter outlines 6 steps to raise the stock price from its current $3.93 to $26.37.
Irenic sent a letter to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel arguing that the social-media company's market capitalization should be closer to $35 billion, as opposed to its current enterprise value of around $7.9 billion.
The latest trading day saw Snap (SNAP) settling at $4.49, representing a +2.98% change from its previous close.
Snap (SNAP) closed the most recent trading day at $4.56, moving 1.3% from the previous trading session.
Snap Inc. is at an inflection point, leveraging AI-driven efficiency and launching Specs AR glasses to unlock profitability and growth. SNAP trades at just 1.53x trailing revenue, a deep discount to peers, despite accelerating revenue, margin expansion, and a $1B+ subscription business. AI automation, revenue diversification (Snapchat+, Perplexity partnership), and robust user engagement underpin a Buy rating with a $9.50 target—over 100% upside.
One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating methods they are using.
Snap (SNAP) concluded the recent trading session at $4.86, signifying a -1.02% move from its prior day's close.
Snap (SNAP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?