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USD2020202120222023202420252026
Revenues2.5b4.1b4.6b4.6b5.3b6.1b6.9b
% growth46 %64 %12 %-16 %14 %13 %
EBITDA(742m)(338m)(1.2b)(1.1b)409m733m1.2b
% EBITDA margin(30 %)(8 %)(26 %)(24 %)8 %12 %17 %
Profit(945m)(488m)(1.4b)(1.3b)(897m)(578m)(233m)
% profit margin(38 %)(12 %)(31 %)(29 %)(17 %)(9 %)(3 %)
EV / revenue29.4x18.0x3.1x6.1x3.0x2.5x2.1x
EV / EBITDA-99.3x-220.0x-12.1x-25.4x39.2x21.1x12.3x
R&D budget1.1b1.6b2.1b1.9b---
R&D % of revenue44 %38 %46 %41 %---

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Snap Inc. is a technology company that focuses on reinventing the camera to enhance the way people live and communicate. The company operates primarily in the social media and augmented reality (AR) markets. Snap Inc. is best known for its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app also features Stories, a collection of user-generated content, and Discover, a platform for brands and publishers to share content.

Snap Inc. also offers Spectacles, a line of smart glasses that capture video and photos from the wearer's perspective, integrating seamlessly with Snapchat. These products are designed to empower users to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The company primarily serves individual consumers, particularly younger demographics such as teenagers and young adults. However, it also caters to businesses and advertisers looking to reach this audience through its advertising platform. Snap Inc. operates in a highly competitive market that includes other social media giants like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Snap Inc.'s business model is primarily based on advertising revenue. The company makes money by selling ad space within the Snapchat app. Advertisers can create various types of ads, including Snap Ads, which are full-screen vertical video ads, and Sponsored Lenses and Filters, which are AR experiences that users can interact with. Additionally, Snap Inc. generates revenue from in-app purchases and sales of its Spectacles.

In summary, Snap Inc. is a camera company that leverages technology to improve communication and self-expression. It serves a young, tech-savvy audience and makes money mainly through advertising and product sales.

Keywords: Snapchat, Spectacles, augmented reality, social media, advertising, multimedia messaging, smart glasses, self-expression, young audience, technology.

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