Snap (SNAP) Stock Rises 9% After Announcing 16% Workforce Cuts

Snap (SNAP) shares increased by 9% following the announcement of a plan to cut 16% of its workforce, impacting approximately 1,000 employees. The restructuring is expected to reduce annual costs by over $500 million by the second half of 2026. Snap aims to enhance profitability through AI-driven initiatives, forecasting a revenue of $1.5 billion for Q1, marking a 12% annual growth. Notably, the layoffs are set to incur restructuring costs between $95 million and $130 million in Q2.