What's Going On With Snap Stock Ahead Of Earnings?
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Snap, Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) is experiencing a rise in stock price ahead of its Q4 earnings report, following a workforce reduction announcement and positive anticipation built from Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) earnings. Snap plans to cut 528 employees, incurring severance costs between $55 million and $75 million, with the majority expected in Q1 2024. The company is set to release its earnings, with an expected EPS of 6 cents and revenue of $1.375 billion. Snap's stock is trading above its 50-day moving average and near its 52-week high.
February 06, 2024 | 4:01 pm
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Meta Platforms, Inc.'s better-than-expected Q4 earnings have positively influenced investor sentiment towards Snap, Inc., as both companies operate within the social media sector.
Meta Platforms' strong Q4 earnings report has likely contributed to a positive sentiment in the social media sector, indirectly benefiting Snap by setting high expectations for its own earnings report. This positive sentiment could lead to a short-term increase in META's stock price as well.
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Snap, Inc. is seeing its stock price increase ahead of its Q4 earnings report, following a significant workforce reduction and positive market sentiment influenced by Meta Platforms' earnings.
The anticipation of Snap's Q4 earnings, combined with a significant workforce reduction aimed at cost savings, has likely contributed to the stock's positive performance. The market's reaction to Meta Platforms' strong earnings further boosts investor confidence in Snap, potentially leading to a short-term uptick in SNAP's stock price.
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