Snap's Tumble 630M in Volume 168th Rank as Net Loss Widens and RBC Cuts Target

On August 7, 2025, Snap (SNAP) fell 3.08% to $7.54, with a trading volume of $630 million, down 55.48% from the previous day, ranking 168th in market activity. The decline followed a broader underperformance linked to its second-quarter financial results and analyst sentiment.

Snap reported a widened net loss of $262 million in Q2 2025, up 6% year-over-year, despite a 9% revenue increase to $1.345 billion. RBC Capital cut its price target to $10 from $12, citing challenges in scaling ad platform development and maintaining durable growth in direct response advertising. The firm emphasized Snap’s struggle to differentiate itself in a competitive ad-tech landscape, reinforcing bearish expectations.

Comparisons with peers like Reddit highlight Snap’s reliance on visual engagement and AR tools, such as Snapchat+ and Camera Kit, which drive user interaction. However, Reddit’s rapid ad revenue growth and expanding user base pose a competitive threat. Snap’s 469 million DAUs and 16 million Snapchat+ subscribers reflect progress in monetization, but its ability to convert engagement into sustainable revenue remains under scrutiny.

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