Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) has seen a rise in its stock price by 0.29 in relation to its previous close of 10.46. However, the company has experienced a -5.75% decline in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2024-10-18 that Snap (SNAP) reachead $10.49 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.29% change compared to its last close.
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Additionally, the 36-month beta value for SNAP is 1.01. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 3 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 rating it as “overweight,” 20 rating it as “hold,” and 9 rating it as “sell.”
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The public float for SNAP is 1.05B and currently, short sellers hold a 6.62% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of SNAP on October 21, 2024 was 25.51M shares.
SNAP’s Market Performance
SNAP stock saw an increase of -5.75% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 4.17% and a quarterly increase of -29.03%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.35%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.58% for Snap Inc (SNAP). The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.85% for SNAP’s stock, with a -18.37% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of SNAP
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SNAP stocks, with B. Riley Securities repeating the rating for SNAP by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for SNAP in the upcoming period, according to B. Riley Securities is $11 based on the research report published on September 20, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Cantor Fitzgerald, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SNAP reach a price target of $8. The rating they have provided for SNAP stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on September 05th, 2024.
SNAP Trading at 6.74% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SNAP to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -41.40% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.58%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.35%, as shares surge +4.38% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +17.34% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SNAP fell by -5.75%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -33.52% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $10.69. In addition, Snap Inc saw -38.04% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at SNAP starting from O’Sullivan Michael J., who sale 18,000 shares at the price of $10.81 back on Sep 30 ’24. After this action, O’Sullivan Michael J. now owns 489,058 shares of Snap Inc, valued at $194,623 using the latest closing price.
Michael O’Sullivan Living Trus, the Officer of Snap Inc, proposed sale 18,000 shares at $10.70 during a trade that took place back on Sep 30 ’24, which means that Michael O’Sullivan Living Trus is holding shares at $192,600 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for SNAP
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.24 for the present operating margin
- 0.51 for the gross margin
The net margin for Snap Inc stands at -0.23. The total capital return value is set at -0.19. Equity return is now at value -51.19, with -15.51 for asset returns.
Based on Snap Inc (SNAP), the company’s capital structure generated 0.64 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.07. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.77. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -58.88.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -1.1 billion with net debt to EBITDA at -3.15. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.13. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.36for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.67. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 3.98.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Snap Inc (SNAP) has seen mixed performance in recent times. Analysts have a bearish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “sell” and others rating it as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
