Snap Stock Craters After Earnings: What's Going On?

Zinger Key Points
  • Snap says revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $1.24 billion, but missed analysts’ expectations of $1.25 billion for the quarter.
  • Snap’s stock already surpassed its average daily trading volume and is trading well-below its 50-day moving average of $15.33 per share.

Snap Inc. SNAP shares are falling on heavy trading volume Friday after the company posted a revenue miss for the second-quarter.

The Details: Snap said revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $1.24 billion, but missed analysts' expectations of $1.25 billion for the quarter. The company also reported operating cash flow of negative $21 million and free cash flow of negative $73 million. 

Snapchat daily active users grew 9% year-over-year to 432 million, and monthly active users reached 850 million in the quarter.

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Multiple analysts have lowered price targets on Snap following the print: 

  • JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $13 to $11.
  • Susquehanna maintained its Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $15 to $12.
  • Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion reiterated a Neutral and lowered the price target from $15 to $12.
  • Truist Securities maintained its Hold rating and lowered its price target from $16 to $13.

According to data from Benzinga Pro, Snap's stock has already surpassed its average daily trading volume and is trading well-below its 50-day moving average of $15.33 per share.

Will SNAP Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Snap will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $13 on Snap. The Street high target is currently at $16 and the Street low target is $11. Of all the analysts covering Snap, no one has positive ratings, three have neutral ratings and one has a negative rating.

In the last month, six analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Snap have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Snap is 20.63% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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SNAP Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Snap shares are down 22.98% at $9.86 at the time of publication Friday.

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