Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)
Data & AnalyticsSaaS Metrics & Investor Data — Q2 2026
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Financial Performance & Trajectory
Snowflake continues to demonstrate robust top-line momentum, with trailing revenue scaling from $4.34B in Q4 2025 to $4.79B by Q2 2026. This represents a significant acceleration in year-over-year growth, from 19.7% to 32.1%, indicating that recent product cycles and consumption-based model optimizations are gaining traction. Gross margins remain healthy and stable at approximately 67.1%, reflecting efficient infrastructure cost management despite the scaling complexity. More notably, free cash flow (FCF) margins have expanded to 21.9%, down slightly from a peak of 23.9% in Q1 2026 but still signaling strong cash generation discipline. The combination of accelerating revenue growth and sustained high gross margins positions Snowflake as a premium asset in the data infrastructure space.
Operational & Go-to-Market (GTM) Efficiency
Snowflake’s Rule of 40 score has improved markedly, rising from 42.6 in Q4 2025 to 54.0 in Q2 2026, comfortably exceeding the 40% threshold that signals efficient growth. This improvement is driven by the simultaneous acceleration in revenue growth and disciplined FCF margins. Although specific net revenue retention (NRR) and CAC payback data are unavailable, the upward trajectory in the Rule of 40 suggests that Snowflake’s GTM investments are yielding strong unit economics. The company’s focus on data sharing and workload consolidation likely supports high retention among existing customers, while the expanding cash flow indicates that reinvestments in R&D and sales are being deployed with increasing efficiency.
Market Valuation & Sentiment
At 17.9x trailing EV/Revenue, Snowflake commands a premium multiple relative to the broader SaaS cohort, reflecting its growth reacceleration and market leadership. Notably, this multiple has expanded from 11.0x in Q1 2026, signaling increased investor confidence. However, insider trading activity reveals a net sell value of -$10.9M over the last 10 filings with zero insider purchases, a cautious signal that may temper enthusiasm. Wall Street remains overwhelmingly bullish, with a consensus of 42 Buy ratings against only 1 Sell, and an average price target of $275.29, implying roughly 20% upside from current levels. The combination of strong operational metrics and insider selling creates a nuanced picture, where the market is pricing in continued execution, but insiders are taking some chips off the table.
Disclaimer: The editorial financial analysis above is generated using data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and Wall Street consensus ratings. This analysis is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice. Readers should conduct their own research or consult with a registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) is a Data & Analytics SaaS company with a market cap of $88.6B as of Q2 2026. The company trades at 17.9x EV/Revenue and has delivered +32.1% revenue growth year-over-year. With a gross margin of 67% and FCF margin of 21.9%, Snowflake Inc. scores 54 on the Rule of 40 — placing it in the top quartile of public SaaS companies tracked by SaaSDB.
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Latest company metrics compared to the Data & Analytics sector medians
EV/Revenue is 17.9x (sector median: 10.1x) — trading at a premium of 7.8x relative to peers.
Rule of 40 is 54.0% (sector median: 39.7%) — outperforming peers by 14.3%.
Revenue Growth is 32.1% (sector median: 21.1%) — outperforming peers by 11.0%.
Gross Margin is 67.1% (sector median: 73.6%) — underperforming peers by 6.5%.
FCF Margin is 21.9% (sector median: 6.7%) — outperforming peers by 15.2%.
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Not publicly disclosed by this company: Net Revenue Retention·Gross Retention·ARR·ARR Growth·CAC Payback
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R&D expense as % of revenue over time
SNOW's R&D spend represents a significant product investment relative to revenue, typical of early/expansion-stage SaaS.
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Operating leverage ratio (margin expansion vs growth)
Growing efficiently. Operating income is expanding faster than revenue growth, indicating positive operating leverage.
Insider Trading Activity
90-Day Insider Sentiment: Bearish / Net Selling. Insiders executed 4 sell transactions (totaling $1.9M) with zero buys. Last activity on May 28, 2026.
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