Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Snap's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,697 Mil.
Snap's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (1,712 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (1,697 Mil).
It means Snapbought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Snap's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (1,691 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (1,712 Mil).
It means Snapissued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Snap Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Snap Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:1SI vs MTCH, ZG, PINS: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Snap Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,697 Mil mean?
Snap (HAM:1SI) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,697 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Snap and its competitors.
Is Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Snap's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,697 Mil. Overall, Snap has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to MTCH and ZG?
Snap's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,697 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Interactive Media company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Snap and its competitors. Snap's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,697 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Snap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap (HAM:1SI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.76, compared to a current price of €4.00 — trading 62.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,697 Mil. Snap's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Snap (HAM:1SI), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,697 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Snap (HAM:1SI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.00 is trading 62.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.76.
GuruFocus considers Snap to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:1SI:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,697 Mil
GF Value™: €10.76 vs. price of €4.00 (62.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:1SI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application.Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.
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