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Morgan Stanley resets Snowflake stock price target by $170

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Snowflake (SNOW) to $470 from $300, citing strong quarterly results. The company reported $1.49B in product revenue, up 37% YoY, and raised its full-year outlook. SNOW stock is currently at $356 with a market cap of $106B. Analysts highlight AI-driven growth and operating discipline as key factors.

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Published Sep 5, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SNOWBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and target increase are likely to drive short‑term buying pressure, though margin compression may temper enthusiasm.

02

Market read

Strong earnings and a significant target upgrade make Snowflake a focal point for tech investors.

03

What to watch

Free cash flow missed expectations and margin pressure could limit near‑term upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after earnings release

Background

Snowflake delivered its Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, beating expectations and raising guidance, prompting Morgan Stanley to lift its price target.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SNOWBullishHigh confidence
Context

Morgan Stanley raised Snowflake's price target to $470 after the company posted a strong Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings beat and raised its full-year guidance.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 5‑10% over the next few weeks as investors digest the guidance and target raise.

Evidence & confidence

Strong revenue growth, higher guidance, and a $170 target increase indicate improved fundamentals and market confidence.

Market effects

Sector

Positive signal for the cloud data and AI‑enabled SaaS sector.

Regional

U.S. tech stocks may see modest gains on the back‑test of Snowflake's results.

Global

Reinforces global interest in AI‑driven data platforms.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If margin compression from AI workloads persists, the target raise may be premature.

Key entities

  • company
    Snowflake Inc.

    Cloud data platform provider reporting strong Q2 results.

  • analyst_firm
    Morgan Stanley

    Raised Snowflake's price target to $470.

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