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Snap Inc. downgraded to Hold as user declines and debt weigh on growth outlook

Analyst Insights

08 May 2026

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Bearish

Snap Inc. is facing ongoing user declines in its key North American and European markets, which raises concerns about its long-term growth potential. Despite a low forward P/E ratio of 8 and a market cap near $10 billion, the stock's valuation is pressured by falling user numbers and decreasing average revenue per user (ARPU). The company holds a strong cash position of $2.8 billion but struggles with GAAP losses exceeding $400 million and $3.5 billion in long-term debt, limiting profitability. Due to these challenges, analyst Victor Dergunov has downgraded Snap from Buy to Hold and lowered the 12-month price target to $8, citing risks of continued user erosion and value trap potential.

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