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Snapchat Eyes the Future with AR, Developer-Driven Spectacles, and Rising Subscriptions

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
November 2, 2024
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Snap’s Q3 results brought a surprise win to investors, but the company’s cautious outlook for Q4 is keeping things interesting. Shares of Snap spiked over 10% after hours on Tuesday as the social media giant reported better-than-expected numbers for the third quarter. Here’s a quick dive into the latest from Snap’s earnings call, product updates, and ongoing competition in the AR space.

Third-Quarter Financials

Snap’s Q3 numbers exceeded expectations in almost every way:

  • Earnings per share came in at 8 cents, above the expected 5 cents.
  • Revenue hit $1.37 billion, narrowly surpassing estimates of $1.36 billion.
  • Daily active users (DAUs) rose to 443 million, edging out the 441 million expected by analysts.
  • Average revenue per user was $3.10, just beating the anticipated $3.09.

A major highlight was Snap’s growth in DAUs, showcasing that despite competition, Snapchat still has a solid following. Revenue surged by 15% year-over-year, while the company managed to shrink its net loss to $153 million, down from $368 million last year. However, Snap’s guidance for Q4 suggests slower growth, projecting sales between $1.51 billion and $1.56 billion, slightly below Wall Street’s target.

Snap’s ambitions with augmented reality (AR) continue to expand. In September, the company launched the fifth generation of its Spectacles AR glasses—but with a twist. Rather than going directly to consumers, Snap is focusing on developers, offering Spectacles at a subscription rate of $99 a month for a year, to foster new AR content for future releases. The aim? To create an ecosystem where developers feel invited and inspired to push the AR envelope.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel highlighted how AI and AR are fuelling new experiences for users and advancing its ad platform’s capabilities, aiming for sustained growth in the long term.

The announcement comes amid a tech race in AR, with Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiling Orion, Meta’s experimental AR glasses. Orion has sparked excitement within Meta, hinting at an upcoming developer initiative and possibly a consumer release. This competition underlines Snap’s move to position itself as “the most developer-friendly platform” for AR—a clear nod to the importance of building a vibrant AR ecosystem.

On the revenue side, Snapchat+—the company’s premium subscription service—continues to climb, reaching 12 million paid users, up from 11 million in August. This service offers users exclusive features and early access for $3.99 a month. Additionally, Snap announced a $500 million stock repurchase program to stabilize stock value, hinting at confidence in its long-term growth.

While Snap’s shares have been down by 36% this year, compared to a 25% gain for the Nasdaq, the Q3 report indicates that Snap’s strategy to attract developers, expand AR, and grow subscriptions could provide a competitive edge. It’s clear that Snap is leaning heavily into technology and community building to create a robust AR future, making it a company to watch in the evolving social media and tech landscape.

In a time where AI and AR are rapidly transforming the social media scene, Snap’s moves in these spaces demonstrate its commitment to being a leader rather than a follower.

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Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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