Snap Inc, founded in 2011, is a Media & Communication company based in Santa Monica, United States. Its directors and officers file their transactions with SEC (Form 4). 26 insiders have disclosed 78 filings since 18 October 2025.
All open-market trades in the period are sales: 38 sales worth €68.1M, by 8 insiders, with no purchase on record. Biggest ticket of the year: €9.6M, sold by Murphy Robert C. and made public on 7 August 2026 (0.12% of market cap).
Compared with its exchange (5,813 companies, median 19 filings), a count of 78 filings is above the norm. The full history, which starts in 2021, counts no purchases against 287 sales. The 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2025 shows 5.93 bn USD of revenue and -460.5 m USD of net income.
Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 2 days. US insiders must file a Form 4 within two business days of a trade. Sales are harder to read than purchases, since they often meet personal needs such as tax or diversification.
In the same sector, recent insider purchases at Globalstar, Inc. and Liberty Latin America Ltd. also feature in our signals. Every figure here comes from the filings published by SEC (Form 4) and describes the past, not future prices; it is not investment advice.
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Analysts rate Snap Inc Hold (neutral), based on 35 analysts. Average price target: US$7.44.
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Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) is a technology and social media company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, in the United States. Founded in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown, the company first became widely known through Snapchat, its visual messaging app built around ephemeral photo and video communication. Over time, Snap has expanded beyond messaging into a broader platform for digital content consumption, advertising, and augmented reality (AR).
Snap’s core business is centered on Snapchat, which integrates messaging, Stories, Spotlight, a map-based discovery layer, and a suite of creative tools. The company monetizes its audience primarily through digital advertising products that help brands reach highly engaged users. A key differentiator is Snap’s AR ecosystem, especially Lens Studio and its Lens formats, which allow developers and brands to create immersive experiences. Snap also continues to invest in Bitmoji, interactive ad formats, and Specs, its smart glasses initiative, which is intended to extend Snapchat’s experience into the physical world.
From a competitive standpoint, Snap operates in a market dominated by major social and digital advertising platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and, to a lesser extent, Alphabet. Its competitive strength is not scale alone, but audience engagement, creative format innovation, AR leadership, and a strong position among younger users. Snap has stated that Snapchat reaches over 943 million monthly active users and more than 75% of 13–34-year-olds in over 25 countries, underscoring its international reach and relevance among Gen Z and younger millennials. ([investor.snap.com](https://investor.snap.com/news/news-details/2025/Snap-and-Perplexity-Partner-to-Bring-Conversational-AI-Search-to-Snapchat/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Geographically, Snap is a U.S.-based company with global commercial reach. Recent operating results indicate an improving financial profile: in Q4 2025, revenue rose 10% year over year to $1.716 billion and free cash flow reached $206 million; in Q1 2026, revenue increased 12% to $1.529 billion and free cash flow totaled $286 million. Snap also authorized a share repurchase program of up to $500 million. ([investor.snap.com](https://investor.snap.com/news/news-details/2026/Snap-Inc--Announces-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Financial-Results/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Recent strategic headlines have centered on AI and AR. The company introduced AI Sponsored Snaps, continued expanding Gen AI Lens usage, and reiterated plans to launch new Specs in 2026. For investors, Snap remains a growth-oriented name whose valuation and operating performance are closely tied to ad monetization, user engagement, product execution, and the company’s ability to translate innovation in AR and AI into durable revenue growth. ([investor.snap.com](https://investor.snap.com/news/news-details/2026/Snap-Inc--Announces-First-Quarter-2026-Financial-Results/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
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All recommendationsHeadquarters: Santa Monica, United States · Founded: 2011 · Wikipedia article
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5.93 bn USD | -460.5 m USD | -0.27 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 5.36 bn USD | -697.9 m USD | -0.42 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 4.61 bn USD | -1.32 bn USD | -0.82 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 4.60 bn USD | -1.43 bn USD | -0.89 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 4.12 bn USD | -488.0 m USD | -0.31 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.