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Snap Misses Q3 Revenue and DAU; Shifts MAU to Primary Metric by 2027

Nov 4, 2026, 4:36 PM EST2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Disappointing revenue and DAU results triggered a >10% one-day decline; near-term sentiment weak, though profitability improvements and a MAU-centric strategy offer optionality for longer-term upside.

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Snap reported Q3 revenue of $1.72B and 495M DAUs, missing consensus on both lines, yet posted positive adj earnings of $383M. It guided Q4 revenue to $1.95–$1.99B and said MAU would become the primary metric in 2027, signaling a longer-term pivot toward durable audience growth.

Q3 revenue $1.72B, about $10M below consensus.
DAU 495M vs 499M expected; ARPU $3.48 in line.
Net income $56M; adjusted earnings $383M beat estimates.
Q4 guide: revenue $1.95–$1.99B; MAU becomes primary metric in 2027.
Shares drop >10% after the results.

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