Reddit Stock Falls 29% as Google AI Raises Risks for Other Companies

What happened

Reddit shares fell 29% to $91.73 on Friday after the company warned daily users could decline by a low double-digit percentage this quarter as Google’s AI answers reduce search referrals. CEO Steve Huffman said Google sent Reddit more than 1 million fewer visits a week in October, while quarterly revenue rose 53% to $895 million.

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Global impact / market context

Fewer visits from Google could mean fewer people using Reddit, weakening the audience that supports its business. If that happens, revenue growth could slow despite the reported 53% increase. The same traffic pressure could also affect companies that rely on search visitors to reach customers.

Analyst inference

The article links Reddit’s warning to Google’s AI answers, which can provide information without sending users to websites. It also reports search-traffic declines at People Inc. and Tripadvisor, while Pinterest said its search traffic was outside its control, suggesting a broader risk to businesses dependent on referrals.

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What to watch

1. Watch whether Reddit’s daily users fall by the low double-digit percentage it warned of this quarter, and whether the company connects that change to reduced Google referrals. Analyst inference
2. Track whether Google’s AI answers continue reducing visits to Reddit and other sites; fewer referrals could limit audience growth and the visitors businesses can monetize. Analyst inference
3. Compare upcoming traffic and revenue updates from Reddit, People Inc., Tripadvisor, and Pinterest to see whether search-related declines persist or differ across businesses. Analyst inference

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