Stock Dip for Snap: Reasons Behind This Week's Decline
In a recent development, Snap, the parent company of the popular social media app Snapchat, published its second-quarter earnings report. The report revealed a significant increase in the number of daily active users (DAUs), with the figure standing at 469 million, marking a steady growth from the previous quarter.
Snap management also predicted a further rise in DAUs, anticipating a figure of around 476 million for the current quarter. Alongside this growth, the average revenue per user (ARPU) for Snap saw a modest increase, rising by $0.01 to $2.87.
However, the report also highlighted a concerning aspect: the net loss deepened significantly compared to the year-ago deficit. The company's net loss deepened to almost $263 million ($0.16 per share), significantly higher than the year-ago deficit of nearly $249 million. Despite this, the actual net loss was slightly less than the consensus estimate of $0.15 per share.
In a bid to fund its operations and future growth, Snap announced its intention to raise $550 million in new borrowings. The company initially targeted $500 million but later upsized the amount. The new debt will be in the form of senior notes with an annual interest rate of nearly 6.88%. The maturity date for the new senior notes is March 15, 2034.
Interestingly, the consensus pundit estimate for Snap's revenue matched the actual $1.35 billion, marking a 9% year-over-year increase. The company's revenue has been steadily growing, with the expected revenue for the current quarter estimated to be slightly under $1.48 billion to a bit over $1.5 billion, according to Snap management.
However, Snap's shares experienced a nearly 17% week-to-date fall in price, indicating a less than favourable market reception to the earnings report. As the company moves forward, it will be interesting to see how it navigates these challenges and continues its growth trajectory.
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