The chart below shows how SNAP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SNAP sees a -1.68% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -6.51% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.96%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
User Growth Surge: Daily active users reached 453 million in Q4, an increase of 39 million year-over-year, indicating strong community growth.
Q4 Revenue Increase: Q4 revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $1.56 billion, driven by a 16% growth in direct response advertising revenue for the full year.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $276 million, reflecting a 60% flow-through rate from year-over-year revenue growth, showcasing improved profitability.
Positive Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow for Q4 was $182 million, contributing to a total of $219 million in free cash flow for the full year, marking the fourth consecutive year of positive free cash flow.
Subscriber Growth Surge: Snapchat+ subscribers grew from 7 million to 14 million in 2024, with other revenue, primarily from subscriptions, increasing 131% year-over-year to over $500 million annualized run rate.
Negative
Brand Advertising Revenue Decline: Brand-oriented advertising revenue was down 1% year-over-year, indicating continued weakness concentrated among a small group of large clients in North America.
North America Revenue Growth: North America revenue grew only 8% year-over-year, reflecting a lower rate of growth due to weaker large client upper funnel demand concentrated in this region.
Operating Expenses Increase: Adjusted operating expenses increased by 4% year-over-year to $612 million, driven by higher legal costs and product-related R&D costs despite a decrease in personnel costs.
Operating Expenses Increase: In Q1, adjusted operating expenses are expected to grow by 11% to 12% year-over-year, driven by increased headcount and higher legal-related costs, indicating ongoing financial pressure.
Infrastructure Cost Increase: Infrastructure costs increased by 9% year-over-year to $669 million, primarily due to ramped investments in machine learning and AI, which may impact future profitability.
Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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