Snap's Trading Volume Slumps to 257th Amid 41.59% Drop and 550M Debt Raise

On August 8, 2025, Snap (SNAP) traded with a volume of $0.37 billion, a 41.59% decline from the previous day, ranking it 257th in market activity. The stock closed down 1.72%, reflecting ongoing investor caution following recent developments.

Pressure on Snap’s shares intensified after the company reported a $263 million net loss ($0.16 per share) for Q2 2025, widening from the $249 million deficit in the prior-year period. Despite a 9% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.35 billion and a rise in daily active users (DAUs) to 469 million, average revenue per user (ARPU) stagnated at $2.87. The results aligned with analyst expectations but highlighted persistent profitability challenges in the social media sector.

Compounding concerns was Snap’s announcement of a $550 million debt issuance, upsized from an initial $500 million target. The senior notes carry a 6.88% annual interest rate and mature in March 2034, signaling the company’s reliance on capital raising amid competitive pressures. Management projected Q3 DAUs to reach 476 million and revenue between $1.48 billion and $1.5 billion, but these figures did little to reassure investors.

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