Our CEO Evan Spiegel joined Squawk Box this morning to break down Snap's Q2 results: $1.6B in revenue, up 19% year-over-year, with improving ad momentum and AI-powered tools driving performance. He also shared his vision for SPECS and why they represent the opportunity to make computing a shared experience in the real world. Full interview: https://cnb.cx/3S9ahy1
About us
Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
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https://careers.snap.com/
External link for Snap Inc.
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- Software Development
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, California
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- Public Company
- Specialties
- augmented reality and technology
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Updates
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Today, we announced our Q2 2026 earnings results. This was a strong quarter for Snap, as we reached 971 million MAU globally, and revenue reached $1.60 billion, up 19% year-over-year. We saw strong engagement across our platform, with Daily Active Users growing to 493 million and Spotlight continuing to build momentum, with the number of people posting to Spotlight in the US growing more than 115% year-over-year. Read the full report: http://investor.snap.com/
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Going forward, wholly AI-generated content will no longer be eligible for distribution on Spotlight. Our goal is simple: reward authentic, human-made content and help original creators reach an audience. Learn more about the update: https://lnkd.in/gCSmWrJs
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We may have told our Class of 2026 interns they were walking into a performance review… 👀 What they actually walked into was a celebration. Today, we’re celebrating the curiosity, creativity, and insight our interns bring to Snap every day. Thank you for making our teams better and for jumping into every challenge with enthusiasm. Happy National Intern Day! 🌼
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Watch the launch of SPECS. 😎 September 16 at 4pm PT. http://specs.com/launch
For years, we've been asking the question: what if technology helped us be more present, not less? On September 16, we're hosting the launch of SPECS. I'll be sharing the most in-depth look yet at what SPECS can do… how they bring AI assistance, creativity, work tools, and shared experiences into the world around you, so you can stay present while doing more. Register to watch the livestream at specs.com/launch 😎
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In June, we awarded nearly $1 million to our Lens Creator community. 💛 A few numbers worth celebrating: ➡️ 1,000+ Lens Creators rewarded ➡️ $10K+ received by top creators in a single month ➡️ 100+ creators earned over $1,000 ➡️ Hundreds received their first-ever Lens+ payout Lens+ Payouts reward the creators building the experiences our community loves, whether they're working in Easy Lens or Lens Studio. New to making Lenses? Start at https://easylens.s.gy/nSC
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Introducing Now Playing on Snap Map 🎵 Snap Map is already one of the most popular maps on mobile, and Now Playing adds a new layer of expression to the experience. Snapchatters can link their @Spotify accounts to share their listening activity, discover new songs through the people they already talk to every day, and save tracks directly to their Spotify library, all without leaving the app. Here's how to set it up. ⬇️
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Today, we're proud to welcome the 2026/2027 U.S. Council for Digital Well-Being. 💛 This remarkable group of 19 teens will help shape conversations around digital well-being, online safety, and emerging technologies by sharing their lived experiences and perspectives. At Snap, we believe building safer, healthier digital experiences starts by listening to the people who use them every day. We're excited to learn from this new cohort over the coming year and grateful to the parents, guardians, and chaperones who make this work possible.
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The final is here. ⚽ As fans around the world come together for the biggest match of the tournament, we've been celebrating every step of the journey through creator collaborations, fan experiences, stadium activations, city watch parties, and more. Here's to the moments that made the game unforgettable... before, during, and long after the final whistle. 🏆
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