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In the latest trading session, Snap (SNAP) closed at $19.25, marking a +0.79% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.11% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.2%.

Coming into today, shares of the company behind Snapchat had gained 22.36% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 6.56%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.25%.

SNAP will be looking to display strength as it nears its next earnings release, which is expected to be February 4, 2020. The company is expected to report EPS of $0, up 100% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $560.39 million, up 43.75% from the year-ago period.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for SNAP. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the company's business outlook.

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The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.26% lower within the past month. SNAP currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, SNAP currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 859.5. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 58.24.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, putting it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.

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