Snap (SNAP) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.83% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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SNAP Snap Inc SNAP
64 GF Score
Price $4.56
GF Value $12.31
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Snap 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Snap SNAP +0.66% 64 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SNAP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Snap's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.83%.

Snap  (NYSE:SNAP) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Snap 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

SNAP vs ZG, BILI, BZ: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Snap's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Snap's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Snap's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Snap 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Snap's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(1711.553 - 1697.270) / 1711.553
=0.83%

* 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.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.83 mean?
Snap (SNAP) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Snap and its competitors.
Is Snap's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Snap's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.83. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZG and BILI?
Snap's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.83 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Snap and its competitors. Snap's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.83. 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 (SNAP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.31, compared to a current price of $4.56 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.83. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Snap (SNAP), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.83 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 (SNAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snap stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.56 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.31. GuruFocus considers Snap to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SNAP:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.83
  • GF Value™: $12.31 vs. price of $4.56 (63% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SNAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Snap Business Description

Address 3000 31st Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90405
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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