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Snowflake Shares Rally 22% Following Strong Earnings and AI Product Growth
Technology Services · Internet Software/Services · cnbc · 2026-09-02
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Snowflake stock surged after the data analytics firm beat quarterly revenue and earnings expectations, driven by rapid adoption of its AI coding tools.
What Happened
Financial Results Overview: Snowflake reported a strong fiscal second quarter, with revenue climbing 35% year-over-year to $1.55 billion, comfortably exceeding the $1.48 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share reached 62 cents, significantly outperforming the 45 cents expected by analysts, while the company's net loss narrowed compared to the previous year.
AI Coding Agent Traction: The company attributed much of its recent success to the rapid adoption of its CoCo artificial intelligence coding agent. The platform saw a significant influx of new users, adding over 2,000 accounts during the quarter to reach a total of 9,100, signaling strong demand for its AI-integrated analytics tools.
Upward Guidance Revision: Management raised its full-year product revenue forecast to $6.07 billion, up from the $5.84 billion projection issued in May. Additionally, the company increased its adjusted operating margin guidance to 14.5%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and a more optimistic outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Market Reaction and Context: Shares jumped 22% in extended trading, marking one of the most significant single-day gains for the company since its 2020 IPO. This performance adds to a strong year for the stock, which had already gained 39% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the broader S&P 500 index.
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