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 -0.87% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -6.45% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.75%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
User Growth Milestone: Daily active users reached 443 million in Q3, an increase of 37 million year-over-year.
Revenue Increase Overview: Total revenue was $1.37 billion, up 15% year-over-year and 11% quarter-over-quarter.
Advertising Revenue Increase: Advertising revenue was $1.25 billion, up 10% year-over-year, driven primarily by growth from DR advertising revenue, which increased 16% year-over-year.
EBITDA Improvement Year-over-Year: Adjusted EBITDA was $132 million in Q3, up from $40 million in Q3 of the prior year, reflecting higher revenue and operating expense discipline.
Cash Flow Analysis: Free cash flow was $72 million in Q3 while operating cash flow was $116 million.
Negative
Net Loss Comparison: Net loss was $153 million in Q3, compared to a net loss of $368 million in Q3 of the prior year.
Decline in Advertising Revenue: Brand-oriented advertising revenue was down 1% year-over-year as we continued to see weak demand from certain consumer discretionary verticals, including technology, entertainment and retail.
Operating Expenses Increase: Adjusted operating expenses were $604 million in Q3, up 1% year-over-year.
User Engagement Progress: Daily active users in North America were 100 million, approximately flat year-over-year, but up quarter-over-quarter as our initiatives to increase user engagement begin to show early signs of progress.
Cost of Revenue Increase: Adjusted cost of revenue was $637 million in Q3, up 16% year-over-year.
Snap Inc. (SNAP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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