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Snowflake Inc.(SNOW)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
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$325.43
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SNOW

10/23/2026: SNOW (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Snowflake Inc. operates a prominent cloud-based data platform that centralizes data storage, processing, and analytics for large enterprises. The company has a leading position in the data cloud market, recognized for its scalable multi-cloud architecture and consumption-based revenue model. Its primary investment story centers on the integration of generative AI tools like Snowflake Cortex to capture demand for AI-ready infrastructure. However, investors face significant competitive risks from large cloud providers and potential valuation volatility linked to high growth expectations. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors, and market participants should monitor consumption growth and the success of AI-led product initiatives.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitSnowflake focuses on capturing high-growth markets in data and AI, making it appealing for those seeking capital appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's technical performance is highly volatile and requires positive momentum signals to justify an entry.
Value investorWeak fitSnowflake's premium valuation relative to earnings makes it a poor fit for traditional value-oriented investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes aggressive reinvestment of capital.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings based on growth expectations.
Valuation riskHighHigh P/S ratios create sensitivity to any slowdown in reported growth rates.
Competition risk (hyperscaler/AI)Medium / highCloud providers often bundle competing data services, challenging Snowflake's standalone market position.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform has high stickiness, the business model is still maturing in terms of bottom-line stability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current expectation for dividend distributions.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully scaling AI product integration is critical for maintaining market relevance.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 236.44%
Avg. Invested days 60
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SNOW receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SNOW has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 23.9%) and solid revenue growth (+29.2%) are partially offset by slightly negative earnings growth (-3.6%), weak profitability (net margin -28.4%), modest insider ownership of 2.87%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SNOW's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 14.5%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SNOW's strongest growth driver at +29.2% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+22.6%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-3.6%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 81.0% and approximately 97.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.87% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.90%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.27%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.65%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 2.61%
State Street Corp 2.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SNOW generates approximately $672 of gross profit, $-306 of operating income, and $239 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.50% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SNOW has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 114.81B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 425.14
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 425.14
Volume (30-day avg) 4.3M shares
Beta 1.35
52 Weeks Range 118.30 - 384.56
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 118.30 - 384.56
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.18

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Platform ConsumptionRevenue generated by the consumption of compute, storage, and data transfer services on the Snowflake platform.Customers pay for what they actually use, linking revenue directly to usage volume.
GeographyOperations spanning Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.Revenue is globally diversified, though North America remains the largest contributor.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 147.06
Enterprise Value 101.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.13
Enterprise Value 101.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.13
Enterprise Value to Revenue 20.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -76.57
Shares Outstanding 352.80M
Shares Floating 343.26M
Shares Outstanding 352.80M
Shares Floating 343.26M
Percent Insiders 2.87
Percent Institutions 80.98

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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