Snapchat’s (SNAP, $11.86) latest venture into video gaming shows promise
In a move to get people spend more time on its app, Snapchat is launching a new gaming platform called Snap Games that features original games only available on Snapchat through its group chats.
The move is timely as its user numbers have recently declined coupled with stiff competition from Facebook’s Instagram.
The game will focus on multiple players in real time. Starting with six games, these will be directly available on the app. Plus, the gamers can also score extra points by watching six second ads on the app. These could be veritable sources of revenue for the company.
With this move, Snap will be joining forces with companies that are exploring the video gaming streaming market. For example, Apple (AAPL) launched a new game subscription service called Apple Arcade and Google (GOOGL) launched a gaming platform called Stadia. The gaming demographic has widened now and companies are no longer looking at a teenage male.
Snapchat believes it could stay relevant by rolling out a service in which its games will enable communication among players during the game. This will make it easier for players who previously had to convince their friends to join the games they had first downloaded from the app store.
SNAP's Stochastic Oscillator remains in oversold zone for 1 day
Be on the lookout for a price bounce soon.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 10, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on SNAP as a result. In 70 of 88 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
The 10-day moving average for SNAP crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 07, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 13 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 81%.
Following a +6.54% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SNAP advanced for three days, in 218 of 277 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 79%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 113 of 143 cases where SNAP Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 79%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for SNAP moved out of overbought territory on August 26, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 21 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 17 of the 21 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 81%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SNAP turned negative on September 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 37 of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 84%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SNAP declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 81%.
SNAP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 25, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SNAP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 94 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 98 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.845) is normal, around the industry mean (5.810). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (27.236). SNAP's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (527.094) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (27.632). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.048) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.468) is also within normal values, averaging (69.841).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. SNAP’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock worse than average.
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a developer of a text and photo based messaging application for mobile phones
Industry InternetSoftwareServices
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