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Snap Q2 Beat Tops Estimates; Outlook and Specs Initiative Support Upside

Aug 3, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT4 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

Beat on revenue/DAU/ARPU, raised guidance, and product catalysts (Specs) can sustain near-term upside; risk includes NA DAU softness and rising AI costs.

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Snap delivered a better-than-expected Q2 with $1.6B revenue, 493M DAU, and $3.25 ARPU, topping consensus. The company issued above-consensus Q3 guidance and highlighted AI infrastructure spend and the public launch of AR glasses as growth accelerants. The stock rose in after-hours trading, though NA DAU weakness and ad-market volatility remain key near-term risks.

  • Snap Q2 revenue $1.6B vs $1.54B est; DAU 493M vs 487M est.
  • Net loss narrowed to $164M; adj EPS $0.25 vs $0.19 est.
  • Q3: revenue guidance $1.7–1.74B; adj earnings $0.30–0.35B.
  • NA DAU down 7% YoY; global DAU up 5%; ARPU $3.25 vs $3.16 est.
  • Specs AR glasses priced at $2,195 with $200 deposit; ship later this year.

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