NYSE$SNAP

Snapchat Inc · Q2 2021 earnings

Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Snapchat's Q2 2021 financials showcased substantial growth in revenue and daily active users.

Snap Inc. reported a significant increase in revenue and daily active users (DAU) for Q2 2021. Revenue increased by 116% year-over-year to $982 million, and DAU increased by 23% year-over-year to 293 million. The company's net loss also improved by 53% compared to the prior year.

  • Revenue increased by 116% year-over-year, reaching $982 million.
  • Daily Active Users (DAU) increased by 23% year-over-year, totaling 293 million.
  • Net loss improved by 53% compared to the previous year, amounting to $(152) million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly by 223% year-over-year, reaching $117 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$982M

Previous: $454M+116.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.10

Previous: -$0.09+211.1%
Global DAU

293.0M

Previous: 238.0M+23.1%
NA DAU

95.0M

Previous: 90.0M+5.6%
EU DAU

78.0M

Previous: 71.0M+9.9%
RoW DAU

120.0M

Previous: 77.0M+55.8%
Global ARPU

$3.35

Previous: $1.91+75.4%
NA ARPU

$7.37

Previous: $3.40+116.8%
EU ARPU

$1.95

Previous: $1.10+77.3%
RoW ARPU

$1.07

Previous: $0.89+20.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$14.6M

Previous: -$15.8M+7.3%
Free Cash Flow

-$166M

Previous: -$342M+51.3%
Net Income

-$152M

Previous: -$326M+53.5%
Operating Income

-$193M

Previous: -$311M+38.0%
Gross Profit

$537M

Previous: $204M+163.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.05B

Previous: $1.25B+63.9%
Total Assets

$6.82B

Previous: $4.7B+45.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$257M

Previous: $186M+37.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Snapchat · Revenue · Quarterly

$982M

Q2 2021+116.2%vs Q2 2020
Beat estimate in 7 of 16 quarters(44%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Snap Inc. estimates revenue to increase approximately 58% to 60% year-over-year, resulting in estimated revenue between $1,070 million and $1,085 million for Q3 2021. Adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between $100 million and $120 million.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue is estimated to increase approximately 58% to 60% year-over-year.
  • Estimated revenue between $1,070 million and $1,085 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between $100 million and $120 million.
  • Guidance assumes constant foreign currency rates.
  • Results are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of July 22, 2021.

Headwinds

  • Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial uncertainty.
  • Guidance assumes that no business acquisitions, investments, restructurings, or legal settlements are concluded in the quarter.
  • Results may be materially affected by many factors.
  • The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may continue to affect the business.
  • Future acquisitions or investments could impact results.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021

Historical avgQ2 2021

-3.8%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.0%

Avg return

5 days after

-2.6%

Avg return

30 days after

29%

12 / 41 earnings

Positive

+49.8%

Q4 2017

Best reaction

-35.8%

Q2 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.5%-9.5%-5.9%
Q4 2025-13.4%-11.5%-12.7%
Q3 2025-12.3%+20.0%+8.4%
Q1 2025-12.4%-5.9%-9.2%
Q4 2024-8.4%-7.7%-16.2%
Q3 2024+17.8%+17.0%+8.4%
Q2 2024-29.7%-35.1%-29.9%
Q1 2024+31.3%+35.8%+37.4%
Q4 2023-31.9%-33.7%-29.3%
Q3 2023-3.2%-2.0%+29.7%
Q2 2023-15.4%-15.8%-26.1%
Q1 2023-11.8%-15.9%+4.0%
Q4 2022-6.5%-0.8%-8.9%
Q3 2022-28.5%-11.6%-3.1%
Q2 2022-35.8%-37.9%-25.5%
Q1 2022-3.3%-6.7%-24.4%
Q4 2021+21.3%+17.1%+3.2%
Q3 2021-27.1%-26.8%-32.2%
Q2 2021+23.0%+16.7%+14.7%
Q1 2021+5.1%+3.8%-2.9%
Q4 2020+7.4%+6.0%-3.1%
Q3 2020+27.4%+50.6%+47.6%
Q2 2020-8.2%-12.3%-13.6%
Q1 2020+31.7%+23.8%+35.8%
Q4 2019-11.2%-6.0%-24.0%
Q3 2019-9.6%-4.3%+3.4%
Q2 2019+24.5%+26.4%+13.6%
Q1 2019-2.3%-5.4%-3.6%
Q4 2018+24.0%+31.3%+36.9%
Q3 2018-4.7%-2.4%-5.9%
Q2 2018-6.3%-5.7%-24.9%
Q1 2018-23.0%-24.7%-20.5%
Q4 2015-6.4%-12.4%-12.2%
Q4 2017+49.8%+35.7%+27.4%
Q3 2016-18.1%-18.0%-0.3%
Q3 2017-12.9%-14.0%-0.9%
Q2 2016-8.5%-4.7%+11.4%
Q2 2017-12.8%-6.0%+13.1%
Q4 2016-16.7%-9.6%-21.3%
Q1 2016-16.7%-9.6%-21.3%
Q1 2017-22.6%-11.1%-22.5%
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015

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