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SNAP Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Snap · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
SNAP live signal snapshot
SNAP last traded at $5.34, up 6.80% on the session, trading 41.5% below its 52-week high of $9.13 and 40.2% above its 52-week low of $3.81. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates SNAP a SELL, at 81% model confidence. Short-term momentum is deteriorating: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked downward and price is holding below the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $5.24 (-1.9% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, SNAP reads 33.4, drifting toward the 30 line that marks oversold conditions. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-0.10) — downward momentum is accelerating. With the 50-day average at $5.73, 7.1% over the 200-day's $5.35, the longer-term trend structure remains positive.
The average 12-month target from 35 Wall Street analysts is $6.96 (range $5.00–$15.00) — 30.3% upside from where SNAP trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 10 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 3 Sell/Strong Sell (and 28 Hold).
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About Snap
Snap Inc. (SNAP) is an internet content & information company in the communication services sector, headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, United States. Snap Inc. operates as a technology company in North America, Europe, and internationally. It has a market value of about $9.2 billion and roughly 4,540 full-time employees. Its beta of 1.23 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
SNAP performance vs. the market
SNAP is down 33.8% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the communication services sector fund XLC (−7.7%). On a one-year view it is down 38.6%, 50.1 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: −17.7% in the last month against +0.8% over three months.
| Period | SNAP | Sector (XLC) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −17.7% | −3.3% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +0.8% | −3.5% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | −33.8% | −7.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | −38.6% | −4.1% | +11.5% |
Snap financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, Snap reported revenue of $1.7 billion and net income of $56 million (a 3.3% net margin). Revenue was up 14.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at trailing earnings of $-0.09 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $875 million, and total debt equals 185% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $1.7B | $56M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $1.6B | −$164M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $1.5B | −$89M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.7B | $45M |
SNAP vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest communication services peers, SNAP's −33.8% year-to-date return beats 1 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Meta Platforms (META, −4.7%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap (SNAP) | $5.34 | −33.8% | — | SELL |
| Alphabet (GOOGL) | $293.45 | −6.2% | 15.3 | HOLD |
| Alphabet (GOOG) | $290.63 | −7.4% | 15.2 | HOLD |
| Meta Platforms (META) | $628.77 | −4.7% | 21.5 | HOLD |
| Baidu (BIDU) | $79.76 | −39.0% | — | HOLD |
| Pinterest (PINS) | $19.23 | −25.7% | 80.1 | SELL |
SNAP stock: common questions
What is the SNAP stock price target?
35 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $6.96, in a range of $5.00–$15.00, versus a recent price of $5.34. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $5.24 over the next month.
Is SNAP a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates SNAP a SELL at 81% confidence. Among analysts, 10 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 28 Hold and 3 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has SNAP stock performed this year?
SNAP is down 33.8% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the communication services sector fund XLC (−7.7%). On a one-year view it is down 38.6%, 50.1 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: −17.7% in the last month against +0.8% over three months.
What is SNAP's 52-week high and low?
SNAP has traded between $3.81 and $9.13 over the past 52 weeks; at $5.34 it is 41.5% below its 52-week high of $9.13 and 40.2% above its 52-week low of $3.81.
What sector is SNAP in, and who are its peers?
SNAP is in the communication services sector (internet content & information). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Alphabet (GOOGL), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Baidu (BIDU).
How accurate is the SNAP forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines SNAP's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.