Snap Stock Surges 15% on Strong Earnings and $400M Perplexity AI Deal
Snap Inc. shares soared over 15% in after-hours trading following a stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings report and a landmark $400 million AI partnership with Perplexity AI. Revenue hit $1.51 billion, surpassing analyst estimates, while daily active users grew 8% YoY to 477 million. The company also announced a $500 million stock buyback program.
The Perplexity integration, set for early 2026, will embed the AI platform directly into Snapchat's Chat interface, enabling users to query verified sources conversationally. Perplexity CEO emphasized the alignment with Snapchat's discovery-driven user base: "Millions connect through Snapchat—we’re serving curiosity where it happens." Advertising revenue ROSE 5% YoY to $1.32 billion, fueling the stock's rally to $8.49.