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Snap (SNAP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$5.48 +0.01 (+0.18%)
Closing price 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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Snap - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
24
Buy
10

Based on 36 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Snap in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 36 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 24 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for SNAP.

Consensus Price Target

$7.65
39.57% Upside
According to the 36 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Snap, the average price target is $7.65. The highest price target for SNAP is $16.00, while the lowest price target for SNAP is $5.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 39.57% from the current price of $5.48.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SNAP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
24 Hold rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$7.65$7.65$7.91$34.16
Forecasted Upside39.57% Upside43.63% Upside47.49% Upside372.82% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

SNAP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SNAP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Snap Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSnapCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.28
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside39.57% Upside134.56% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
5 of 5 stars
Michael Morris
Michael Morris
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/1/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
8/4/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Mark Kelley
Mark Kelley
2 of 5 stars
Set Target$7.50+30.21%
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
8/4/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$5.00 ➝ $6.00+3.90%
8/4/2026 Set Target$8.00+38.53%
8/4/2026Set Target$6.00+6.14%
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/4/2026Boost TargetOverweight$15.00 ➝ $16.00+216.83%
8/4/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$6.50+28.71%
8/4/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/4/2026Lower TargetHold$8.00 ➝ $7.00+21.42%
8/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$6.50 ➝ $6.75+17.70%
8/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$5.00 ➝ $5.25-8.06%
8/4/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$5.00 ➝ $6.00+6.31%
8/4/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$5.00 ➝ $6.00+18.81%
8/4/2026Lower TargetNeutral$6.40 ➝ $6.00+18.81%
7/21/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$5.00+9.53%
7/17/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (E+)
5/7/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$7.00 ➝ $6.00+0.59%
5/7/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$10.00 ➝ $8.00+33.89%
4/27/2026 Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
4/27/2026 DowngradeNeutral
4/27/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
4/27/2026 DowngradeHold
4/27/2026 UpgradeSector WeightOverweight
4/27/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy$10.00+77.15%
4/14/2026Lower TargetHold$7.00 ➝ $6.00+16.85%
2/23/2026Set Target$8.00+61.78%
2/22/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$9.50 ➝ $6.50+26.58%
2/10/2026 Set TargetNeutralBuy$7.30+40.38%
2/5/2026Set Target$7.00+32.20%
2/5/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$10.00+68.92%
2/5/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy$10.00+68.92%
10/28/2025 DowngradeBuyNeutral
12/5/2024 Reiterated RatingBuy$640.00+4,967.30%
9/18/2024 Reiterated RatingBuy$14.00 ➝ $14.00+45.38%
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Should I Buy Snap Stock? SNAP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Snap pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Snap
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Snap Inc.:

  • Snap Inc. recently reported strong financial performance in its latest quarterly earnings, with revenue of $1.60 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.54 billion and represented an 18.9% year-over-year increase. This significant revenue growth indicates that the company is successfully expanding its user base and advertising reach, providing a solid foundation for future growth.
  • The company's latest earnings report showed an earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.10), which beat the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by $0.02. This positive surprise suggests that Snap Inc. is managing its costs effectively and improving its operational efficiency, which is a positive signal for investors looking for companies that can deliver better-than-expected financial results.
  • Snap Inc. has a current stock price of $5.48, which is below its 52-week high of $9.28. This price point may present an opportunity for investors to buy the stock at a discount, especially if they believe in the company's long-term growth potential. The stock's beta of 1.05 indicates that it moves in line with the overall market, making it a relatively stable investment for those seeking exposure to the social media sector.
  • The company has a quick ratio of 2.94 and a current ratio of 2.94, which are both well above the minimum threshold of 1.0. This indicates that Snap Inc. has a strong liquidity position and is well-equipped to meet its short-term financial obligations. A strong liquidity position is a positive indicator for investors, as it suggests that the company is financially stable and can weather economic downturns.
  • Snap Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75, which is a moderate level of leverage. This indicates that the company is using debt to finance its growth, but it is not over-leveraged. A moderate level of leverage can be a positive indicator for investors, as it suggests that the company is using debt to fuel its growth, but it is not taking on too much risk.

Snap
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Snap Inc. for these reasons:

  • Snap Inc. has a negative return on equity of 14.61% and a negative net margin of 4.90%. This indicates that the company is not generating a positive return on its shareholders' equity and is not profitable on a net basis. A negative return on equity and net margin are negative indicators for investors, as they suggest that the company is not efficiently using its resources to generate profits.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio is -30.44, which is negative. This indicates that the company is not generating positive earnings, and the stock price is not supported by its earnings. A negative price-to-earnings ratio is a negative indicator for investors, as it suggests that the company is not profitable and the stock price is not justified by its earnings.
  • Snap Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.00%, which means that the company is not paying any dividends to its shareholders. This is a negative indicator for investors who are looking for income from their investments. A lack of dividends can be a negative indicator for investors, as it suggests that the company is not returning any of its profits to its shareholders.
  • The company's 52-week low is $3.81, which is significantly below its current stock price of $5.48. This indicates that the stock has experienced significant volatility and has been trading at a much lower price in the past. A significant drop in the stock price can be a negative indicator for investors, as it suggests that the stock is volatile and may be subject to significant price swings.
  • Snap Inc. has a beta of 1.05, which indicates that the stock is slightly more volatile than the overall market. This means that the stock is more likely to experience larger price swings than the market, which can be a negative indicator for investors who are looking for a stable investment. A higher beta can be a negative indicator for investors, as it suggests that the stock is more volatile and may be subject to larger price swings.

SNAP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 36 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Snap is $7.65, with a high forecast of $16.00 and a low forecast of $5.00.

36 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Snap in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 24 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SNAP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SNAP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Snap's stock has a predicted upside of 39.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Snap's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Snap more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for Snap is 2.28 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.05. Learn more on how SNAP compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Snap analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/2/2026.
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