Last week, Snap experienced a price move of 13%, coinciding with a turbulent market environment where broader indices, like the Nasdaq Composite, entered bear market territory following significant market sell-offs spurred by escalating tariff tensions. The announced tariffs have amplified concerns about global trade impacts, directly affecting tech stocks, including Snap. Additionally, the general downturn contributed to the decline as the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 5%. Given Snap's reliance on advertising revenue, the market's apprehensions over corporate profit reductions and economic slowing likely played a central role in the company's noticeable share price decrease.

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Over the past year, Snap Inc.'s total shareholder returns, including share price and dividends, were -27.22%. This performance significantly lagged behind both the US market, which gained 3.3%, and the Interactive Media and Services industry, which saw a 1.1% uptick.

Several events during this period potentially influenced these returns. Notably, Snap's Q4 2024 results indicated a shift to a net income of US$9.1 million from a substantial net loss YoY, suggesting some operational improvements. However, ongoing legal challenges, such as the January 2025 lawsuit alleging harmful social media practices, may have weighed on investor sentiment. Additionally, the announcement of a sizeable debt financing deal in February 2025 highlighted strategic financial maneuvers, though concerns about increased leverage might have tempered enthusiasm. Lastly, despite initiating a buyback program, no shares were repurchased by the end of 2024, possibly disappointing some investors.

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