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SNAP · Analysis updated Nov 5, 2026, 9:45 AM ET
Why is Snap Inc. (SNAP) stock moving?
Snap reported Q3 results on Nov 4 with a mixed outcome. Revenue grew 14% to $1.72B, in line to slightly below consensus. Net income was $56M, Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $383M, and free cash flow was $164M. The market focused on the misses. DAU of 495M fell short of 499M expected, and ad revenue grew only 4%, down from 9% in Q2. CPG advertisers cut spending. The plan to drop DAU reporting in 2027 added to the skepticism. Q4 guidance is solid: revenue of $1.95B-$1.985B and Adjusted EBITDA of $490M-$525M. A downgrade to Sell was reported. The stock had rebounded from $5.34 to $5.92 into the print, on its highest volume in the period (140,978 shares). It traded about 9-11% lower in after-hours and premarket trading, near $5.3-$5.4. The 52-week range is $3.93-$9.09, and the stock is down over 30% year to date. Profitability and cash generation are improving. Slowing ad growth and weak user trends limit sentiment.
News behind the analysis
- Snap Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsQ3 revenue rose 14% to $1,722M. Net income was $56M and Adjusted EBITDA was $383M. Free cash flow was $164M.
- Snap shares fall over 10% on third-quarter revenue missSnap missed on revenue and daily active users. Adjusted EBITDA of $383M beat the $337M estimate. The Q4 revenue guide midpoint is above Street estimates. CPG advertisers spent less.
- Snap: Q3 Earnings SnapshotAdjusted EPS of 15 cents missed the 16 cent estimate. Revenue of $1.72B met forecasts.
- Snap's Ad Business Is Growing Just 4% — And Even Its CEO Says That's Not Good EnoughShares fell about 9% premarket to $5.39 after the print. Snap also plans a multiyear program to hold its diluted share count stable in 2027.
- Snap shares fall 10% after Q3 earnings miss and user growth stalls in the USA downgrade to Sell was reported. Shares are down over 30% year to date. Market cap is about $10B.
- Snap stock dips as ad revenue and user growth miss estimatesDAU reached 495M against 499M expected. Ad revenue grew 4% against the 6% expected. GAAP EPS was $0.03.
- Snap Inc. shares fall after missing revenue and daily usersRevenue was $1.72B against $1.73B expected. Snap will shift its main metric from daily to monthly users in 2027.
- Why is Snap stock tumbling today?Ad growth slowed from 9% in Q2 to 4%. Some investors read the switch away from DAU reporting as hiding slowing user momentum.
- Snap Stock Wipes Out Its Earnings-Day Rally After a Revenue MissShares fell 11.46% after hours to $5.24 from the $5.92 close. Q4 adjusted EBITDA guidance is $490M-$525M.
- Q3 2026 Prepared RemarksDAU reached 495M and MAU 977M. Gross margin expanded about 7 points. Spotlight posters grew 130%.