Snap Future Growth
Future criteria checks 5/6
Snap is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 65% and 11.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 64% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.3% in 3 years.
Key information
65.0%
Earnings growth rate
64.0%
EPS growth rate
| Interactive Media and Services earnings growth | 12.2% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.8% |
| Future return on equity | 20.3% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 20 Dec 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Tick Tock... The Ban Is Almost Here - Upgrading Snapchat To A Buy
Dec 18Snap: 25 Million Reasons To Love
Dec 08Snap: Time To Sell On Valuation Concerns (Rating Downgrade)
Dec 01Snap Q3 Earnings Review: My Opportunistic Call Has Finally Run Its Course (Rating Downgrade)
Oct 30Snap (NYSE:SNAP) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Oct 28
Snapchat: Social Media 'Evaporation' Risk Growing With Excessive Advertising Efforts
Oct 22Snapchat: Time To Upgrade In Spite Of Stark Underperformance
Oct 10Optimistic Investors Push Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Oct 10Snap Out Of It, This Is No Reddit
Sep 19Snap: Time To Add Back To The Watch List (Rating Upgrade)
Sep 06Snap Could 5x If Monetization Trends Continue To Improve
Aug 18US$13.39: That's What Analysts Think Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Aug 06Snap Inc.'s (NYSE:SNAP) Stock Retreats 41% But Revenues Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Aug 03Why You Should Buy The Dip In Snap
Aug 02Snap (NYSE:SNAP) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
Jul 16Snap: This Rally Isn't Sustainable
Jul 03Are Investors Undervaluing Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) By 30%?
Jun 28Snap: Risk-Reward Looks Attractive To Initiate A Position
Jun 20Should You Investigate Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) At US$15.59?
Jun 10Snap: Top Underrated AI Stock To Buy Now
May 31Snap: Recovering From A Temporary Setback, But Worth The Wait
May 21After Leaping 53% Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
May 07Snap: Maximum Bullish On All-Round Strong Growth And AI Monetization
May 02Snap Earnings: Snaps Back From The Dead
Apr 26Snap: User Growth Is Slowing While Costs Are Skyrocketing
Mar 26Snap: Massive Discount To Peers In Social Media Oligopoly And Strategic Value Brings Stock Price Catalysts
Mar 01Snap's Uphill Battle Against Overambitious Growth Expectations
Feb 23Snap: Buy The Drop (Market Overreaction)
Feb 14Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP)?
Jan 28Snap: It's A Strong Sell In 2024
Jan 24Is Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) Trading At A 37% Discount?
Jan 10Snap: Giving Up Gains Is Likely In 2024
Dec 29Snapchat Is Rising, But Why? I Urge Caution
Dec 21Why I'm A Snap Fan Here
Nov 15Snap: Users Will Grow, Profits Will Too
Nov 02Snap Q3 Review: Revenue Beats But The Stock Is Still A Hold
Oct 26Snap: Better Engagement, But Still Poor Hard Numbers
Sep 29Snap: Infrastructure Costs Are Concerning
Sep 07Snap: Beware Rising Costs
Aug 30Snap: Unmasking The Missteps Behind The Ghost
Aug 02Snap Earnings: AI Costs Soar, Avoid This Stock
Jul 26Snapchat Is Rising: But The Reasons Why Are Worrisome (Rating Downgrade)
Jul 12Snap: Expect Stock To Remain Rangebound Due To The Transition
Jul 03Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 6,872 | -155 | 826 | 1,088 | 30 |
| 12/31/2025 | 6,072 | -490 | 501 | 790 | 39 |
| 12/31/2024 | 5,355 | -770 | 236 | 415 | 40 |
| 9/30/2024 | 5,165 | -955 | 147 | 347 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 4,981 | -1,170 | 15 | 244 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 4,812 | -1,299 | -31 | 184 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 4,606 | -1,322 | 35 | 247 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 4,545 | -1,363 | 2 | 207 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 4,484 | -1,354 | 81 | 250 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 4,528 | -1,399 | 52 | 208 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 4,602 | -1,430 | 55 | 185 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 4,600 | -1,119 | 138 | 245 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 4,539 | -831 | 172 | 260 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 4,410 | -561 | 203 | 283 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 4,117 | -488 | 223 | 293 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 3,730 | -624 | -7 | 55 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 3,342 | -751 | -128 | -72 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 2,814 | -926 | -95 | -37 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 2,507 | -945 | -225 | -168 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 2,156 | -1,072 | -232 | -182 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 1,924 | -1,100 | -247 | -203 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 1,858 | -1,029 | -268 | -232 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 1,716 | -1,034 | -341 | -305 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 1,544 | -985 | -414 | -364 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 1,396 | -1,082 | -486 | -421 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 1,270 | -1,181 | -620 | -524 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 1,180 | -1,256 | -810 | -690 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 1,076 | -1,414 | -859 | -740 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 987 | -1,532 | N/A | -801 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 906 | -1,622 | N/A | -812 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 825 | -3,445 | N/A | -735 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 705 | -3,265 | N/A | -726 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 625 | -2,946 | N/A | -749 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 515 | -2,619 | N/A | -674 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 404 | -515 | N/A | -611 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 272 | -442 | N/A | -546 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 160 | -415 | N/A | -427 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 93 | -388 | N/A | -346 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 59 | -373 | N/A | -307 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: SNAP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.6%).
Earnings vs Market: SNAP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: SNAP is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: SNAP's revenue (11.8% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (9.2% per year).
High Growth Revenue: SNAP's revenue (11.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: SNAP's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.3%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/26 06:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Snap Inc. is covered by 71 analysts. 40 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Kramer | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| James Cordwell | Atlantic Equities LLP |