Snap Inc. Struggles Amid Advertising Challenges, But Innovation Offers Hope
Snap Inc. (SNAP 0.92%), owner of the Snapchat platform, has seen its stock plummet 91% from its 2021 peak. The decline followed Apple's privacy rule adjustments, which severely limited Snap's ability to target iPhone users—its most lucrative advertising demographic. Revenue growth remains sluggish, but the company is betting on AI-driven ad tools and user engagement features to revive its fortunes.
New AI-powered advertising suites aim to improve targeting precision, offering businesses better returns on ad spend. Snapchat's persistent user growth suggests the platform retains long-term appeal for marketers. Whether these measures can spark a stock recovery in 2025 hinges on execution in an increasingly competitive digital ad market.