Snap CEO Evan Spiegel touts AR Specs launch as Q2 revenue beats estimates

Snap Inc. Evan Spiegel Q2 2026 earnings Specs AR glasses World Cup ad boost

Snap Inc. reported second‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.60 billion, a 19 % year‑over‑year increase that topped analysts’ estimate of $1.54 billion. Daily active users rose about 5 % to 493 million, while North‑American DAUs fell roughly 7 % and European DAUs slipped about 2 %. Advertising revenue grew 9 % on higher CPMs, helped by a surge in spend during the FIFA World Cup. The company’s shares jumped 9 % in extended trading, and it forecast third‑quarter revenue of $1.70‑$1.74 billion, with the midpoint slightly above the $1.70 billion consensus. Snap also highlighted its upcoming augmented‑reality glasses, Specs, priced at $2,195 and slated for a September 16 launch, calling the product its “largest long‑term opportunity.” In parallel, Snap announced a 16 % workforce reduction – about 1,000 jobs – aimed at saving more than $500 million by the second half of 2026. Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $300‑$350 million for the quarter.

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Evan Spiegel · FIFA World Cup · North America · SPECS glasses · Släger · Snap Inc. · Snapchat · Specs AR glasses

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[● 6 SOURCES] Snap reported second‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.60 billion, a 19% year‑over‑year increase, beating analysts' estimate of $1.54 billion. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Analysts had estimated $1.54 billion for Snap's Q2 revenue. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com
[DISPUTED] Snap's shares rose 9 % in extended trading after the earnings release. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Snap expects third‑quarter revenue of $1.70 billion to $1.74 billion, with the midpoint slightly above the $1.70 billion estimate. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Snap's revenue boost was driven by increased advertising spending during the FIFA World Cup and activity from large advertisers in North America. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Snap forecasts adjusted EBITDA of $300 million to $350 million for the quarter. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Daily active users increased about 5 % to 493 million during the quarter. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] North America daily active users declined about 7 % in the quarter. wkzo.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Snap announced a 16 % workforce reduction, about 1,000 jobs, to save over $500 million by the second half of 2026. www.vg.no · e24.no
[● 2 SOURCES] Snap Inc forecast Q3 revenue of $1.74 billion, above analysts' estimate of $1.7 billion. www.vg.no · e24.no
[○ 1 SOURCE] Snap Inc has about three million monthly active users in Norway, representing over half the population. www.kampanje.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Snap plans to launch its first AR glasses, called “Specs,” in September 2026 at a price of $2,195. www.vg.no · e24.no · sea.mashable.com · www.theshortcut.com · thenextweb.com · +1 more