Snapchat (SNAP, $57.28) reaches 500 million monthly active users
Photo-sharing app Snapchat reached 500 million monthly active users, parent Snap announced. Also, Poshmark is partnering with Snap to launch Poshmark Mini, which will be available to Snapchat users in the U.S. in three different ways: Shop Virtual Posh Parties, Shop Poshmark’s Entire Catalogue, and Shop Top-Selling Brands.
Chief Executive Evan Spiegel said that around 40% of the Snapchat user base is now located outside North America and Europe. "[Nearly] one of every two smartphone users in the U.S. is on Snapchat," Spiegel said.
Snapchat launched series of augmented reality tools, including Scan, which allows Snapchatters to match what is seen through the camera to relevant AR experiences on Snapchat.
The company also announced that it would launch a new app called Story Studio, which has video-editing tools.
SNAP in downward trend: 10-day moving average crossed below 50-day moving average on December 24, 2024
The 10-day moving average for SNAP crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on December 24, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for SNAP moved out of overbought territory on January 08, 2025. 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 37 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 37 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
SNAP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on January 03, 2025. 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.
The Aroon Indicator for SNAP entered a downward trend on January 08, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on January 02, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on SNAP as a result. In of 83 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for SNAP just turned positive on January 06, 2025. Looking at past instances where SNAP's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
SNAP moved above its 50-day moving average on January 03, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SNAP advanced for three days, in of 312 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (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 (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 (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 (7.692) is normal, around the industry mean (11.194). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (48.888). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (5.636) is also within normal values, averaging (3.441). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.939) is also within normal values, averaging (19.660).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (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 (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 91, placing this stock worse than average.
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a developer of a text and photo based messaging application for mobile phones
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