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Snap Inc. Q2 earnings beat

Overview

Snap Inc. posted Q2 2026 revenue of $1.60 billion, up 19 % YoY and ahead of the $1.54 billion consensus. Advertising revenue rose 9 % on higher CPMs, boosted by World Cup spend. Daily active users increased about 5 % to 493 million, while DAUs fell 7 % in North America and 2 % in Europe.

The company reaffirmed its Q3 revenue outlook of $1.70‑$1.74 billion, with the midpoint slightly above the $1.70 billion consensus, and projected adjusted EBITDA of $300‑$350 million.

Snap highlighted its first 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. Shares jumped roughly 9 % in extended trading.

Entities

Snap Inc. · Evan Spiegel · Snapchat · SPECS glasses · Specs AR glasses

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"Snap's shares rose 9 % in extended trading after the earnings release."

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"Snap Inc's shares rose more than 10% in after‑hours trading following the earnings release."

One claim says Snap's shares rose 9% after earnings, while the other says they rose more than 10%; both percentages cannot be true simultaneously.

[DISPUTED] Snap's shares rose 9 % in extended trading after the earnings release.
[DISPUTED] Snap Inc's shares rose more than 10% in after‑hours trading following the earnings release.
[● 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.
[● 6 SOURCES] Daily active users increased about 5 % to 493 million during the quarter.
[● 6 SOURCES] North America daily active users declined about 7 % in the quarter.
[● 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.
[● 6 SOURCES] Snap forecasts adjusted EBITDA of $300 million to $350 million for the quarter.
[● 6 SOURCES] Snap plans to launch its first AR glasses, called “Specs,” in September 2026 at a price of $2,195.
[● 5 SOURCES] Analysts had estimated $1.54 billion for Snap's Q2 revenue.
[● 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.

Timeline

25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Snap and PostNL Report Stronger Earnings and Cash Flow
Snap posted Q2 revenue of $1.60 bn, narrowed loss and strong cash flow, while PostNL’s H1 2026 revenue was €1.59 bn with free cash flow improving to a €17 m deficit.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel touts AR Specs launch as Q2 revenue beats estimates
Snap posted Q2 2026 revenue of $1.60 bn (up 19 %), beating forecasts; shares rose 9 %. Daily active users hit 493 m, North‑America DAUs fell 7 %. Advertising grew 9 % on higher CPMs, aided by World Cup spend. Q

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