Snap Surges 4.64% but Trading Volume Ranks 268th as Analysts Predict 8.9% Revenue Growth Amid Wall Street Cautiousness and Macro Pressures

On August 4, 2025, Snap (SNAP) rose 4.64% with a trading volume of $0.4 billion, ranking 268th in market activity. Analysts project Q2 revenue growth at 8.9%, with a median one-year price target of $9.84. GuruFocus estimates a 44.33% upside potential, though Wall Street maintains a cautious "Hold" rating from 43 brokerage firms. The company faces macroeconomic uncertainties, including trade restrictions impacting Chinese advertisers and changes to de minimis exemptions, which have pressured its Q2 guidance and investor sentiment.

Snap’s earnings report revealed a 14% revenue increase to $1.36 billion in Q1, though it remains unprofitable with a $140 million net loss. The absence of Q2 guidance, attributed to macroeconomic volatility and de minimis policy shifts, has heightened concerns about its competitive position against Meta and TikTok. Analysts highlight vulnerabilities in smaller platforms to trade restrictions, with RBC and CFRA noting investor dissatisfaction over guidance gaps. Despite investments in AI and AR, user growth in key markets remains sluggish, compounding challenges from regulatory and geopolitical risks.

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