Snowflake Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Snowflake's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -19.9%, while the IT industry saw earnings growing at 5.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 43% per year.
Key information
-19.9%
Earnings growth rate
22.7%
EPS growth rate
| IT Industry Growth | 22.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 43.0% |
| Return on equity | -38.6% |
| Net Margin | -33.0% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Oct 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) Stocks Shoot Up 33% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Dec 16
Snowflake: Valuations Buoyed By Momentum, Not Fundamentals - Downgrade To Sell
Dec 07Snowflake: Don't Be Fooled By The Market Again
Nov 30Snowflake's Q3 Performance Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
Nov 21At US$126, Is It Time To Put Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) On Your Watch List?
Nov 17Why Snowflake's Value Keeps Growing
Oct 30An Intrinsic Calculation For Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued
Oct 26An Unconventional Case For Being Bullish On Snowflake
Oct 20Snowflake: No Floor In Sight - More Pain Ahead
Oct 05Snowflake: Fundamental Strength Is Questionable
Sep 23Snowflake: It Is Not The End
Sep 05Snowflake: Peak Pessimism
Aug 28Snowflake Q2 2025 Earnings: Flaking Away (Rating Downgrade)
Aug 22Snowflake: Competition Threats And Longer Path To Profitability
Aug 13Snowflake Inc.'s (NYSE:SNOW) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Aug 09Snowflake: Even After The Recent Lows, It Is Too Expensive
Jul 18Snowflake: The Bottom Is In (Technical Analysis)
Jul 10Snowflake Stock: Finally, It's A Buy
Jun 25Snowflake Is Giving Investors Cold Feet
Jun 17Snowflake 2024 Analyst Day Takeaways - It's All About The Revenue Per Query
Jun 11Snowflake: A Compelling Buy Opportunity Despite Recent Setbacks
Jun 04Snowflake: After-Earnings Selloffs Are Common
May 20Snowflake: "Buyable" Is No Longer Enough - Growth Thesis Showing Cracks
May 12When Should You Buy Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW)?
May 10A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW)
Apr 19Snowflake: New Leadership Risk With High Reward Potential, Cautious Buy
Apr 11Snowflake: Not An AI Beneficiary Yet
Apr 04Snowflake's Meltdown Is Not Drastic Enough - Still Expensive Here
Mar 28Snowflake: The Many Red Flags Give Ample Reasons To Avoid This Stock
Mar 19Snowflake Q4: A Buy Amidst Conservative Guidance And Expansion Opportunities
Mar 12Snowflake Inc.'s (NYSE:SNOW) 27% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Revenues
Mar 09Snowflake: Meltdown Offers A Warning For AI Overhype
Mar 06Snowflake Q4 Earnings: Don't Buy This Dip
Feb 29Snowflake Has A Lot To Prove Or Lose In Its Next Growth Phase
Feb 13Is It Time To Consider Buying Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW)?
Feb 02Snowflake's High Growth Days Could Be Numbered
Jan 30Snowflake: Rapidly Improving Margins Fuel Upside Potential
Jan 08Snowflake: Uncovering The Upside Potential From The Make-Or-Break Year(s) Ahead
Dec 23Snowflake: Stock Surge Shows Why Overvaluation Fears Were Overstated
Dec 06Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Snowflake makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 24 | 3,414 | -1,128 | 1,981 | 1,653 |
| 31 Jul 24 | 3,206 | -1,017 | 1,870 | 1,552 |
| 30 Apr 24 | 3,012 | -927 | 1,799 | 1,428 |
| 31 Jan 24 | 2,806 | -836 | 1,715 | 1,288 |
| 31 Oct 23 | 2,621 | -874 | 1,647 | 1,158 |
| 31 Jul 23 | 2,444 | -861 | 1,576 | 1,038 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 2,267 | -857 | 1,497 | 908 |
| 31 Jan 23 | 2,066 | -797 | 1,397 | 788 |
| 31 Oct 22 | 1,860 | -722 | 1,300 | 669 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 1,638 | -676 | 1,192 | 574 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 1,413 | -643 | 1,092 | 508 |
| 31 Jan 22 | 1,219 | -680 | 1,009 | 467 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 1,026 | -747 | 944 | 438 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 851 | -761 | 878 | 396 |
| 30 Apr 21 | 712 | -649 | 753 | 314 |
| 31 Jan 21 | 592 | -539 | 655 | 238 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 489 | -423 | 550 | 174 |
| 31 Jul 20 | 403 | -343 | 468 | 127 |
| 30 Apr 20 | 330 | -358 | 445 | 117 |
| 31 Jan 20 | 265 | -349 | 401 | 105 |
| 31 Jan 19 | 97 | -178 | 162 | 69 |
Quality Earnings: SNOW is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: SNOW is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SNOW is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 19.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare SNOW's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: SNOW is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the IT industry (-4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SNOW has a negative Return on Equity (-38.62%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/30 04:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/10/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| 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
Snowflake Inc. is covered by 59 analysts. 45 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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| Adam Shepherd | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Jamie Shelton | Arete Research Services LLP |
| William Power | Baird |