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Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.

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Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris reiterates Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) from Neutral to Neutral.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Snap. Our analysis of options history for Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 20% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $202,496, and 9 were calls, valued at $426,462.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $5.0 and $15.0 for Snap, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Snap's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Snap's significant trades, within a strike price range of $5.0 to $15.0, over the past month.
<h3>Snap Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743539460_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>387</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$83.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>187</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>68.1K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
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<tr>
<td>SNAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>486</td>
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<td>SNAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>67</td>
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<h3>About Snap</h3>
Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Snap, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Snap Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 24,314,598, the price of SNAP is up 2.53% at $8.93. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Snap</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $11.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Snap, targeting a price of $9. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citizens Capital Markets keeps a Market Outperform rating on Snap with a target price of $14. 
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Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintains Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $11 to $9.

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Ratings for Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) were provided by 11 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $14.09, a high estimate of $16.00, and a low estimate of $10.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 3.76% lower than the prior average price target of $14.64. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743184860_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Snap. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Turkaly</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Miller</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Boone</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Snap. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Snap compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Snap's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Snap's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNAP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Snap analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Snap</h2>
Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Snap's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Snap's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 14.4%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Snap's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.58% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Snap's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.39%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Snap's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.12%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.73, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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The Analyst Verdict: Snap In The Eyes Of 11 Experts

Citizens Capital Markets analyst Devin Ryan maintains Snap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $16 to $14.

Citizens Capital Markets Maintains Market Outperform on Snap, Lowers Price Target to $14

Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) CEO Evan Spiegel says the perfect Snapchat employee will have three key attributes. They would be smart, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44132618/meta-tiktok-and-snapchat-push-back-against-youtubes-exemption-from-australias-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16">creative and kind. </a>
What To Know: Spiegel was featured on the "Diary of a CEO" podcast on Monday and talked about the importance of hiring, the corporate culture of Snapchat and the qualities he looks for in a potential employee. 
Podcast host Steven Bartlett asked Spiegel if selective hiring is an important part of building a business.&nbsp;
"I think it's everything," Spiegel replied. "It's basically impossible to do anything interesting without a team."
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The three most important qualities Spiegel looks for in a new hire are that the person is creative, smart and kind. "Ten years ago people were not talking about kindness at work. I mean, people would be like, "Sorry, what?" he said. 
Kindness is telling someone that they have food stuck in their teeth so that they can remove it, Spiegel explained. Niceness, on the other hand, would be ignoring the stuck food because it is uncomfortable to talk about.&nbsp;
Kindness, Spiegel said, was pointing out something that a co-worker is not doing or not seeing and then helping them to improve in that area.&nbsp;
The Snapchat CEO explained that for others to feel safe and comfortable with their creativity and ideas, the work environment would need to be supportive and kind. 
He mused that people who are smart and creative also tend, on average, to be kind. 
"There's no such thing as a brilliant jerk. If you&#8217;re really brilliant, how could you possibly be a jerk?" he said. 
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Snap's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 62.06 million shares sold short, which is 6.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.15 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Snap Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741807082_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Snap has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Snap's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Snap's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.47%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Shares of companies within the broader communication services sector are trading lower amid economic worries driven by tariffs and trade policies. Investors may be expecting a decline in investment, which may also be weighing on the industry.

President Trump Says Will Probably Extend TikTok Deadline

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'TikTok Hasn't Negotiated With Prospective Buyers As Deadline Looms' - Axios

Major tech firms, including Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), ByteDance-owned TikTok, and Snap Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat, are urging Australia to reconsider the exemption of YouTube, an online video sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, from its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42237670/meta-tiktok-snapchat-could-face-32m-fines-as-australia-enforces-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-while-exempting-youtube">ban on social media access</a> for users under 16.
What Happened: Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, criticized the decision, stating that YouTube uses the same algorithm-driven content recommendations and social features as other platforms, exposing young users to similar risks, reported Reuters.
TikTok called the exemption "illogical, anticompetitive, and short-sighted," urging the Australian government to enforce a consistent policy across all social media companies.
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Snapchat argued that no company should receive preferential treatment and that all platforms must be held to the same regulatory standards.
Why It Matters: Australia passed one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40784803/after-feud-with-elon-musk-and-mark-zuckerberg-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-set-to-ban-social-media">world's strictest social media regulations</a> in November 2024, requiring platforms to bar users under 16 or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($31 million).
However, YouTube has been granted an exemption because it is considered a key educational tool and allows supervised access through family accounts.
YouTube has previously stated in public online announcements that it is intensifying its moderation efforts and expanding its criteria for identifying harmful content through its automated detection system.
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