Snap shares plunge 16% in premarket, pare losses to 5%

Snap Inc. shares fell as much as 16 percent in premarket trading Monday before paring losses to about 5 percent, as investors weighed concerns over the social media company's growth outlook and competitive pressures in digital advertising.

The stock was trading at $4.69 in premarket, down 14 percent at one point, according to RTTNews data. The decline narrowed from an earlier drop of 16 percent, with the stock recovering some ground ahead of the opening bell. Snap was among the largest premarket losers, alongside Greenpro Capital Corp. (down 27 percent) and Akanda Corp. (down 22 percent).

The move comes as the broader social media and digital advertising sector faces renewed scrutiny over user growth and monetization. Snap has been competing with larger platforms including Meta Platforms and Alphabet for advertising dollars, while also facing pressure from short-form video competitors such as TikTok.

The sharp decline in Snap's shares may reflect broader concerns about the digital advertising market, where companies are competing for a limited pool of ad dollars. Investors may reassess valuations across peer companies in the social media sector if the weakness persists, with the company's next earnings report serving as the next key event to watch.

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