Snapchat: Better Than Expected Q4; Stock Remains Expensive

Feb. 04, 2022 12:41 PM ETSnap Inc. (SNAP) StockSNAP10 Comments

Summary

  • Snapchat reported a better than expected Q4 with revenue beating by $100 million and strong margins driven an EPS beat.
  • Average monthly users grew 20% yoy and ARPU grew 18% yoy, though Rest of World ARPU only grew 1% yoy, potential signs of challenges with international monetization.
  • When using after-hours price of $39, valuation is ~12x forward revenue, which is several multiple above their peer group, appearing to remain aggressive.

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Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP) reported better than expected results to end their Q4 and sent the shares up nearly 60% after-hours to $39. Revenue growth came in better than expected, driving around $100 million revenue beat. Stronger than expected margins also

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