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Snap Beats Forecast, Announces $2,195 AR Glasses Launch

8/4/2026

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Snap Revenue Surge

Snap Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.60 billion, a 19% year-over-year increase that beat expectations.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $250 million, $208 million higher than a year earlier.
Snap recorded 493 million daily active users and 971 million monthly active users.
Advertising revenue increased 9% to $1.28 billion and other revenue rose 85% to $316 million.
Snap announced a September 16, 2026 launch of its $2,195 SPECS AR glasses.

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Snap Shifts Advertising

Snap's shares have fallen about 37% this year, reflecting investor wariness despite an earnings beat.
The company cites intense competition from Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, as a major growth hurdle.
Executives say they are closely monitoring an evolving legal and regulatory landscape that could materially affect the business.
Management is shifting strategy toward direct-response advertising, emphasizing AI-driven tools for automated bidding, budgeting and targeting.

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Snap Revenue Surge

Snap Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.60 billion, a 19% year-over-year increase that beat expectations.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $250 million, $208 million higher than a year earlier.
Snap recorded 493 million daily active users and 971 million monthly active users.
Advertising revenue increased 9% to $1.28 billion and other revenue rose 85% to $316 million.
Snap announced a September 16, 2026 launch of its $2,195 SPECS AR glasses.

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