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Snap Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary3 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenue grew 19% year-over-year to $1.6 billion in Q2 2026, driven by strong advertising, subscription, and direct revenue growth, with ARPU rising to $3.25.

  • Net loss narrowed to $164 million from $263 million year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA surged to $250 million from $41 million.

  • Daily Active Users reached 493 million (up 5% YoY), and Monthly Active Users reached 971 million (up 4% YoY).

  • Free Cash Flow improved to $121 million in Q2 2026, up from $24 million year-over-year.

  • The company executed significant restructuring, including a 16% global headcount reduction and continued major stock repurchases.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenue: $1.6 billion (+19% YoY); advertising revenue grew 9% to $1.28 billion, other revenue surged 85% to $316 million.

  • Gross margin expanded to 58%, up from 51% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin reached 16%.

  • Operating cash flow was $176 million, and Free Cash Flow reached $121 million in Q2 2026.

  • Diluted net loss per share improved to $(0.10) from $(0.16) year-over-year.

  • Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $2.7 billion at quarter-end.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q3 2026 revenue guidance is $1.70–$1.74 billion; adjusted EBITDA expected between $300 million and $350 million.

  • Full-year infrastructure costs expected at $1.65–$1.70 billion, with adjusted operating expenses projected at $2.75 billion.

  • Management highlights macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties that may impact future results.

  • Multi-year dilution management program to launch in 2027, funded by free cash flow.

  • Sustained positive net income anticipated beginning in 2027.

Address the DAU contraction in North America
What drove the 36% ARPU growth in Europe?
Explain the impact of Q2 restructuring on costs
Drivers of ARPU growth despite DAU declines
Long-term margin impact of Q2 restructuring
Growth trajectory of the direct revenue business
Rationale for FCF per share as primary objective
Strategic value of in-house Spectacles development
Drivers for increased infrastructure cost outlook
Break down the Q2 2026 restructuring charges
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