SNAP
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Snap Inc. (SNAP) closed at $5.22 as of 2026-02-02, trading 53.4% below its 200-week moving average of $11.19. This places SNAP in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -38.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 418 weeks of data, SNAP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 68 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SNAP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +137.7%.
With a market cap of $8.8 billion, SNAP is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -19.5%. The stock trades at 3.9x book value.
Share count has increased 8.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 8.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SNAP would have grown to $29, compared to $288 for the S&P 500. SNAP has returned -14.2% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 99.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Growth of $100: SNAP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SNAP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying SNAP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +113.0% after 12 months (median +159.0%), compared to +19.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +102.8% vs +41.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SNAP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SNAP has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +137.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Jun 2019 | 63 | 65.1% | -34.4% | -68.1% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 1.2% | +105.8% | -61.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 7 | 27.5% | +341.8% | -59.8% |
| Apr 2022 | Ongoing | 199+ | 74.8% | Ongoing | -82.5% |
| Average | 68 | — | +137.7% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02