Snap Inc. has seen a notable decrease in its stock value due to ongoing economic concerns. The company's shares fell by about 14%, a reflection of investor apprehension surrounding Snap's financial prospects. This decline comes as the company opted not to provide financial guidance for the second quarter of 2025, citing uncertainties such as potential global impacts from U.S. tariffs and changes in digital advertising budgets, as reported by Reuters.
Despite this, Snap delivered encouraging results for the first quarter, with revenue jumping 14% to $1.36 billion, surpassing analyst predictions. Its adjusted EBITDA also exceeded expectations, reaching $108.4 million. The company saw a 60% year-over-year increase in total active advertisers, particularly among small- and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, daily active users grew by 9% to 460 million, while monthly active users hit 900 million.
In response to the economic challenges, Snap has slightly reduced its full-year adjusted operating expenses forecast to a range between $2.65 billion and $2.70 billion. The company is navigating a competitive digital advertising landscape, with analysts suggesting that economic uncertainty could push advertisers towards spending on larger platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, increasing competition in the sector.