NYSE$SNAP
Snapchat Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Snapchat's Q4 2023 earnings were announced, showcasing growth in daily active users and revenue.
Snap Inc. reported a 5% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q4 2023, reaching $1,361 million. Daily Active Users (DAU) also saw a 10% increase, reaching 414 million. The company's operating cash flow was $165 million, and free cash flow was $111 million for the quarter.
- Daily Active Users (DAUs) increased by 10% year-over-year to 414 million.
- Revenue increased by 5% year-over-year to $1,361 million.
- Operating cash flow was $165 million.
- Free Cash Flow reached $111 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Snapchat · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.36B
Forward guidance
For Q1 2024, Snap anticipates DAU to be approximately 420 million and projects revenue between $1,095 million and $1,135 million, implying a year-over-year revenue growth of 11% to 15%. Adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be between negative $55 million and negative $95 million.
Tailwinds
- Continued growth of the global community is expected.
- DAU is projected to be approximately 420 million in Q1.
- Revenue is expected to grow between 11% and 15% year-over-year.
- Focus on improving the direct-response advertising platform.
- Anticipated improvements to advertising results for partners.
Headwinds
- Adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be negative.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between negative $55 million and negative $95 million.
- Continued investments are planned for the quarter.
- Uncertainty in achieving desired improvements to the advertising platform.
- Potential challenges in accelerating topline growth.
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 Q4 2023
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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