Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $22.30, demonstrating a -2.77% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.52% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.24%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.21%.
Shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company have appreciated by 22.49% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.7%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Pinterest in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on October 29, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Pinterest to post earnings of $0.5 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 31.58%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $1.2 billion, reflecting a 14.48% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.02 per share and a revenue of $4.9 billion, demonstrating changes of +26.25% and +15.99%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Pinterest. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Pinterest is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Looking at valuation, Pinterest is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.36. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 20.75, which means Pinterest is trading at a discount to the group.
We can also see that PINS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.43. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Internet - Software industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.31.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, placing it within the top 34% of over 250 industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
Boothe Investment Group Inc. raised its position in Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) by 5.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 730,485 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 38,234 shares during the quarter. Pinterest comprises 3.4% of
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this digital pinboard and shopping tool company have returned +25%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.7% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Pinterest falls in, has gained 1.9%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Pinterest is expected to post earnings of $0.50 per share, indicating a change of +31.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $2.06 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +28.8%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.35 indicates a change of +14.2% from what Pinterest is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Pinterest is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Pinterest, the consensus sales estimate of $1.2 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +14.4%. The $4.89 billion and $5.54 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +15.9% and +13.2%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryPinterest reported revenues of $1.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +18.2%. EPS of $0.43 for the same period compares with $0.33 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.39%. The EPS surprise was +19.44%.
Over the last four quarters, Pinterest surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Pinterest is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Pinterest. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) will release financial results for the third quarter 2026 on Thursday, October 29th, 2026 after market close. The company will host its quarterly conference call to discuss these results at 2:30 p.m. PT (5:30 p.m. ET) on the same day. A live webcast of the conference call and related earnings release materials can be accessed on Pinterest's Investor Relations website at investor.pinterest.com. A replay of the webcast will be available.
Pinterest maintains a unique position as a visual discovery platform with a focus on shopping and user inspiration. Reddit offers explosive growth potential by leveraging its community data for artificial intelligence training and content licensing.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $21.91, moving -3.52% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.09%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.34%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.15%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company had gained 24.03% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.44%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Pinterest in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.5, showcasing a 31.58% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.2 billion, up 14.42% from the year-ago period.
PINS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. At present, Pinterest boasts a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
With respect to valuation, Pinterest is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.04. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 21.23.
It is also worth noting that PINS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.42. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. PINS's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.25 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, positioning it in the top 33% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PINS either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
Changing consumer demand/publishers' expanded spending allocation to walled garden ecosystems underscores Pinterest' tailwinds as an AI-powered discovery/shopping platform. The growing popularity amongst Gen Z users (>50% of the base) underpins the higher engagement/retention trends and the increased ARPUs, with it supporting their profitable growth prospects. Valuations are near historical lows at a P/E of 10.60x, with the aggressive share buybacks well supported by the rich cash flows and healthy balance sheet.
In the latest trading session, Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed at $21.76, marking a -2.73% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.11%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.88%.
The digital pinboard and shopping tool company's stock has climbed by 19.24% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.49% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.06%.
The upcoming earnings release of Pinterest will be of great interest to investors. On that day, Pinterest is projected to report earnings of $0.5 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 31.58%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.2 billion, up 14.42% from the prior-year quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.06 per share and a revenue of $4.89 billion, indicating changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Pinterest currently has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
Looking at valuation, Pinterest is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.87. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 20.8 for its industry.
It's also important to note that PINS currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.41. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Internet - Software industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.19 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, putting it in the top 33% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
Snap is surging while Meta barely moves, and the company carrying an augmented reality eyewear subsidiary into a broad social media rally has given investors nothing in the way of an explanation yet.
Social media stocks are rallying, and Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP | SNAP Price Prediction) is leading the group. This comes ahead of the next results conference call the company says it will hold on November 4. Snap stock is up 7% to $6.27 in morning trading, the biggest gain among the three advertising-driven names in focus.
Meanwhile, Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) stock is up 3% to $21.10, trailing the advance in Snap stock while moving in the same direction. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is down 0.2% to $719.71, holding close to flat while its smaller rivals climb.
The Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:SOCL) is up 2%, showing that the buying extends across the category. By comparison, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is up 0.3%, a much quieter reading for the broad market.
Eyewear Arm Sets Snap Apart From Pinterest and Meta Snap has issued no company announcement that explains the move, and the advance is part of a broad push higher across social media names, with the company’s latest update setting the date for its next results call. Sector buying, for now, is setting the direction for Snap stock.
Snap sells advertising against a messaging app and funds an eyewear subsidiary from that business. The company describes Specs, its augmented reality eyewear business, as a wholly owned subsidiary alongside Snapchat. That arrangement leaves Snap carrying hardware development cost that a pure advertising seller doesn’t.
Pinterest sells advertising against a discovery feed and runs no hardware arm. Without a device unit to fund, the company keeps its cost structure tied to a single advertising engine. As a result, Pinterest stock serves as a cleaner gauge of advertising sentiment, with no device project in the mix.
Meta Platforms sells advertising at a scale that covers its own hardware spending inside a far larger revenue base. Size changes the math, since hardware spending that stands out at Snap is part of inside a much bigger advertising business at Meta Platforms.
Bull and Bear Cases Center on Specs Optimists could argue Snap’s eyewear subsidiary is an asset the advertising multiple doesn’t price. On that view, a rally across social media names could bring fresh attention to a hardware business the market currently values only through Snap’s ad sales. That case rests on the subsidiary eventually producing results investors can measure.
Against that, the risk for Snap is that a move coming with no company disclosure behind it can give back as easily as it came. Sector buying is lifting Snap stock, and a turn in that demand could pull the shares lower just as quickly.
For Pinterest, the bullish view is a single advertising engine with no hardware arm to fund; the bearish case is that the same sector demand lifting its shares can reverse. For Meta Platforms, scale lets the company cover heavy spending, though the flat META stock performance suggests that investors are considering those costs against faster-moving rivals.
What to Watch Next Snap’s results call is the next dated test, giving the company a chance to put its own figures behind a move that so far traces to the sector. The key question is whether management uses that call to explain how Snap plans to keep funding the eyewear subsidiary from its advertising business. For the time being, it’s not a bad idea to keep all share position sizes small in SNAP stock.
Contact [email protected] for any questions or corrections.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed at $20.53 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.08% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.47%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.1%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.25%.
Shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company witnessed a gain of 11.1% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 6.08%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Pinterest in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.5, reflecting a 31.58% increase from the same quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1.2 billion, indicating a 14.42% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion. These totals would mark changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Pinterest. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. As of now, Pinterest holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Digging into valuation, Pinterest currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.87. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.39 of its industry.
We can also see that PINS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.37. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Internet - Software industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.19.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 102, finds itself in the top 42% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this digital pinboard and shopping tool company have returned -0.6%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Pinterest falls in, has gained 9%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Pinterest is expected to post earnings of $0.50 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +31.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0%.
The consensus earnings estimate of $2.06 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +28.8%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.35 indicates a change of +14.2% from what Pinterest is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.4%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Pinterest is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Pinterest, the consensus sales estimate of $1.2 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +14.4%. The $4.89 billion and $5.54 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +15.9% and +13.2%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryPinterest reported revenues of $1.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +18.2%. EPS of $0.43 for the same period compares with $0.33 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.39%. The EPS surprise was +19.44%.
Over the last four quarters, Pinterest surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Pinterest is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Pinterest. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
Shares of Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the thirty-seven analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and eighteen have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $27.90.
Several brokerages have issued reports on PINS. Wedbush reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $24.00 target price on shares of Pinterest in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating on shares of Pinterest in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Pinterest from $30.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Pinterest from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $30.00 price objective on shares of Pinterest in a report on Wednesday, August 5th.
Get Our Latest Stock Report on Pinterest
Trending Headlines about Pinterest Here are the key news stories impacting Pinterest this week: Positive Sentiment: Pinterest appointed James Dibbo as chief financial officer, effective October 26. Dibbo joins from Amazon, where he held senior finance roles, potentially adding credibility to Pinterest’s financial planning, investor-relations efforts, and corporate-development strategy. Pinterest Appoints James Dibbo Chief Financial Officer Positive Sentiment: The company introduced an AI feature that converts saved beauty-related Pins, such as hairstyle and nail inspiration, into actionable plans for salon visits. The feature could increase user engagement and create additional opportunities for commerce and advertising monetization, although its financial contribution is unproven. Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans Neutral Sentiment: Investors purchased 24,845 Pinterest call options, about 70% above average daily volume. The activity suggests increased bullish speculation, but options positioning alone does not establish a fundamental change in the company’s outlook. Pinterest Stock Sees Unusually High Call Option Buying Negative Sentiment: The CFO announcement initially prompted nearly a 2% decline in after-hours trading, indicating that investors may be concerned about the transition or are waiting for more detail on Dibbo’s priorities. Pinterest stock dips as company names Amazon veteran as CFO Negative Sentiment: Two insiders disclosed stock sales at approximately $20 per share. Claude Leonard Brown sold 12,240 shares, while Director Gokul Rajaram sold 1,050 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The transactions are modest relative to their remaining holdings, but insider selling can weigh on sentiment. Negative Sentiment: Barron’s removed Pinterest from a prior stock pick after the shares underperformed since the publication’s June 2025 recommendation, adding to concerns about weaker momentum and investor confidence. Our Pinterest Stock Pick Hasn’t Worked Pinterest Price Performance Pinterest stock opened at $19.97 on Wednesday. Pinterest has a 52 week low of $13.84 and a 52 week high of $35.42. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $21.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of $20.78. The company has a quick ratio of 3.81, a current ratio of 3.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The stock has a market cap of $11.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.72, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 0.90.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $1.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.15 billion. Pinterest had a return on equity of 7.49% and a net margin of 5.46%.The company’s revenue was up 18.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.33 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Pinterest will post 0.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Pinterest In other news, insider Claude Leonard Brown sold 12,240 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.00, for a total transaction of $244,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,130,768 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,615,360. This represents a 1.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Julia Donnelly sold 29,548 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.61, for a total transaction of $549,888.28. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 751,921 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,993,249.81. This represents a 3.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 598,077 shares of company stock worth $12,776,394. Company insiders own 8.09% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PINS. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in shares of Pinterest by 2,017.3% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,101 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 1,049 shares during the last quarter. MidFirst Bank bought a new position in shares of Pinterest during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new stake in Pinterest in the first quarter worth $43,000. Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. purchased a new stake in Pinterest in the fourth quarter worth $85,000. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Pinterest by 445.1% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 3,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,000 after acquiring an additional 3,031 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 88.81% of the company’s stock.
About Pinterest (Get Free Report)
Pinterest, Inc operates a visual discovery and planning platform that helps people find, save and organize ideas for projects, interests and everyday activities. Users can collect images, videos and other content as “Pins” and arrange them on personalized or collaborative boards. The platform supports discovery across areas such as home design, food, fashion, travel, beauty and do-it-yourself projects.
Pinterest also provides tools for businesses and creators, including visual advertising, shopping features, product catalogs and analytics.
Featured Stories Five stocks we like better than Pinterest Constellation Energy’s Google Deal Shows Why Nuclear Uprates Matter for AI Lamb Weston’s Turnaround Is Starting to Look Real These 3 Stocks Got the Most Love From Analysts in September Record French Debt Could Create Opportunities for U.S. Market Operators
Receive News & Ratings for Pinterest Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Pinterest and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
Image Credits:Pinterest Pinterest on Tuesday showed off a new feature that will leverage AI to take action on your saved inspiration from beauty-related Pins, like hair and nail ideas, and turn them into actionable plans you can take with you to the salon.
“Beauty Guides,” which are powered by the company’s visual intelligence and generative AI technology, Pinterest Intelligence, will translate Pins into terms and phrases used by stylists and nail artists that everyday users may not know, like “balayage,” “root melt,” or “almond nails.”
The feature is a small but practical way to introduce AI into users’ everyday lives, as it slots into something that people are already doing: bringing a photo of their inspiration to the salon. That’s useful to a large extent, but having the right terminology at hand while you discuss what parts of the look you want to edit or change can be useful as well.
Plus, the guides offer the sort of information that can help users plan for their visit, like the time each part of the process may take and the cost. (Balayage goes into the hundreds of dollars, so that’s information you might like to have up front!)
Image Credits:Pinterest The action guides will show up when you tap on the “Get the Guide” button within the app, and will then offer details about what, specifically, you should ask for to achieve the same look, the time it takes, price range, and maintenance requirements, like how often you’ll need to trim, tone, or touch up, for instance.
At launch, the feature will work across Pins related to hairstyle, color, nail shape, and finish.
The Pinterest app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Pinterest (PINS.N), opens new tab said on Monday it has appointed Amazon executive James Dibbo as its chief financial officer, effective October 26.
Dibbo, 56, who will succeed Julia Donnelly at Pinterest, has led finance for the e-commerce giant's (AMZN.O), opens new tab Ads, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios businesses among others.
Sign up here.
Here are more details:
Shares of Pinterest were down about 1% in extended trading
"James has led complex global businesses at scale, helped build high-performing teams and understands the intersection of consumer experience, shopping, advertising and technology," Pinterest CEO Bill Ready said
The company had said in August that Donnelly would depart on October 30
Donnelly, who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity at a private, early-stage company, joined Pinterest in 2023
The image-sharing platform had forecast slower third-quarter revenue growth as it navigates a highly competitive digital advertising market dominated by larger players such as Meta's Instagram and Facebook
Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Diti Pujara
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
On October 05, 2026, Pinterest Inc
PINS shares rose 4.2% to a current price of $20.06. This movement occurs within a 52-week trading range of $13.84 to $35.42, reflecting notable volatility over the past year.
GF Value™ verdict: The current price is $20.06, while the GF Value™ estimates fair value at $49.86, indicating a 59.8% undervaluation.GF Score™: PINS holds a GF Score™ of 70/100, signifying an above-average investment quality.Most notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders sold $39.7M worth of shares over the past 12 months, with no buying activity reported.Is PINS Overvalued or Undervalued?Pinterest Inc
PINS appears significantly undervalued based on the GF Value™ assessment, which estimates the intrinsic value of the stock at $49.86. With the current price at $20.06, this represents a substantial margin of safety for potential investors. The GF Value™ assessment is derived from historical trading multiples, the company's past performance, and projections of future growth. This valuation suggests a significant opportunity for value-oriented investors, although it is essential to consider the underlying risks related to the company's financial health and market conditions.
The GF Valuation label of "Significantly Undervalued" highlights the disparity between the market price and the estimated fair value. However, it is crucial to note that while the stock may be undervalued, the lack of insider buying and the historical decline in share price over the past year raise caution regarding the current investment climate for PINS.
How Does PINS's Valuation Compare to Its History?MetricCurrentHistoricalP/E (TTM)58.5x56.0xForward P/E8.3xN/APinterest's current P/E ratio of 58.5x is slightly above its 5-year median of 56.0x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. However, the forward P/E of 8.3x presents a stark contrast, suggesting a potential recovery or improvement in earnings expectations. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of undervaluation, as the forward P/E indicates that the market may be pricing in a more favorable future performance relative to past valuations.
What Does PINS's GF Score™ Tell Us?The GF Score™ is a comprehensive measure that evaluates a company's fundamentals across various dimensions, including financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum. Pinterest's GF Score™ of 70/100 indicates a solid investment quality, with its strongest areas in growth and financial strength.
MetricRatingGF Score™70Financial Strength7/10Profitability4/10Growth8/10Valuation2/10Momentum5/10The scores reflect a favorable growth outlook, as indicated by the growth rank of 8/10, while profitability remains a concern with a rank of 4/10. The valuation rank of 2/10 suggests that the market may currently perceive PINS to be overvalued, despite its GF Value™ assessment pointing towards significant undervaluation. The financial strength rating of 7/10 indicates a solid balance sheet relative to its peers, which could provide a cushion against market volatility.
What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with PINS?Pinterest is currently held by 10 different gurus, with an equal number of investors both adding to and trimming their positions in recent quarters. This mixed activity reflects a divergence of opinion among institutional investors regarding the stock's potential. The absence of insider buying, coupled with the $39.7M in insider sales over the past year, raises some concerns about the confidence of the company's executives in its near-term prospects.
The trend of insider selling may signal a lack of conviction among insiders regarding the company's growth trajectory, which could be a red flag for prospective investors. This, combined with the mixed activity among gurus, suggests that while some investors may see potential in PINS, others might be exercising caution.
What This Means for InvestorsBased on the GF Value™ analysis, Pinterest Inc
PINS is currently undervalued with significant upside potential, trading at $20.06 against a GF Value™ of $49.86. However, the mixed signals from both insider activity and guru ownership suggest that investors should approach with caution. While the valuation appears attractive, the lack of insider buying and the recent performance trends warrant a careful consideration of the risks involved. For further insights, visit the Pinterest Inc (PINS) stock page and explore the GF Value™ page for more details.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is PINS's GF Score™?
PINS's GF Score™ is 70/100, indicating above-average investment quality based on a variety of fundamental metrics.
Is PINS overvalued or undervalued?
PINS is currently undervalued according to the GF Value™, with a significant margin of safety compared to its estimated fair value.
What is PINS's P/E ratio?
The current P/E (TTM) for PINS is 58.5x, which is slightly above its 5-year median of 56.0x, indicating it is trading at a premium relative to historical valuation levels.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced that James Dibbo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective October 26, 2026. Dibbo will report to Bill Ready, Pinterest's Chief Executive Officer, and will lead the company's global finance organization, including finance, accounting, FP&A, investor relations, treasury, tax, business and corporate development, internal audit and workplace. Dibbo joins Pinterest from Amazon, where he most recently served.
In the latest trading session, Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed at $19.21, marking a -1.31% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.73%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.49%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.19%.
The stock of digital pinboard and shopping tool company has fallen by 6.67% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 6.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.
The upcoming earnings release of Pinterest will be of great interest to investors. On that day, Pinterest is projected to report earnings of $0.5 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 31.58%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.2 billion, up 14.42% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion, which would represent changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. As of now, Pinterest holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Pinterest has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.46 right now. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 19.59.
Also, we should mention that PINS has a PEG ratio of 0.36. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Software industry stood at 1.17 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, finds itself in the top 38% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PINS either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $18.89, demonstrating a +1.89% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.25%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.86%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.24%.
The digital pinboard and shopping tool company's stock has dropped by 12.75% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 4% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Pinterest will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.5, marking a 31.58% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.2 billion, up 14.42% from the year-ago period.
PINS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Pinterest. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Pinterest currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Pinterest currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.01. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 18.78.
Also, we should mention that PINS has a PEG ratio of 0.34. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. PINS's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.15 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, finds itself in the top 35% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) .
Pinterest currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.94, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 36 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.94 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 36 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 19 are Strong Buy, representing 52.8% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for PINS
Check price target & stock forecast for Pinterest here>>>
While the ABR calls for buying Pinterest, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.
Should You Invest in PINS?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Pinterest, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $2.06.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Pinterest. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Pinterest.
Key Takeaways Pinterest's global revenues rose 18%, with Rest of World revenues jumping 38% year over year.Pinterest's international ARPU is rising, led by 21% growth in Rest of World to $0.23.AI-driven recommendations and new ad products aim to narrow the international monetization gap. Pinterest Inc. (PINS - Free Report) is making progress in converting its expanding international user base into advertising revenues. Its recent financial results are showing momentum outside its core U.S. and Canada market. The company’s global revenue increased 18% year over year to $1.18 billion, while Europe revenues rose 12% to $213 million and Rest of World revenues jumped 38% to $87 million.
Europe ended the second quarter with 157 million monthly active users, up 8% year over year, while Rest of World MAUs reached 377 million, increasing 15%. However, monetization remains significantly strong in the United States and Canada. In the second quarter, PINS’ average revenue per user was $8.3 in the United States and Canada compared with $1.35 in Europe and 23 cents in Rest of World. Europe’s ARPU increased 4% year over year, while Rest of World ARPU advanced 21% compared to 14% growth in the United States and Canada. This indicates that Pinterest has room to generate substantial revenue from the international market.
Pinterest is increasingly using AI to connect user discovery with commercial activity. Its strong focus on personalized recommendations and improved advertising relevance will likely accelerate monetization. However, despite improving prospects, international monetization is still at an earlier stage. Forex volatility, macro uncertainties and other factors can lead to fluctuating spending from advertisers and impact Pinterest’s ARPU growth. With the new advertising product launches and disciplined international sales organization, the company is actively trying to narrow the gap between growing international engagement and revenue generation.
How Are Competitors Faring?Pinterest faces competition from Snap, Inc. (SNAP - Free Report) and Reddit (RDDT - Free Report) in the social media space. Reddit has been swiftly expanding in the international market. In the second quarter of 2026, international revenues increased 84% year over year to $166.8 million, compared with 56% growth in the United States. International daily active uniques rose 28% to 77.1 million, while international weekly active uniques increased 35% to 317.4 million. International ARPU reached $2.26, up 31% year over year.
In the second quarter of 2026, Snap generated $353.8 million in Europe revenues, up 33% year over year, while Rest of World revenues reached $302.3 million, increasing 17%. Combined, these two markets contributed about 41% of Snap’s quarterly revenues. Snap’s international audience is also substantial, with 98 million daily active users in Europe and 303 million in Rest of World, compared with 92 million in North America.
PINS' Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesPinterest has declined 44% over the past year compared with the industry’s decrease of 4.1%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Pinterest trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.95, below the industry.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Pinterest’s earnings for 2026 has increased over the past 60 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Pinterest currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Meta Platforms is sliding after a stunning one-month run, but the real question is whether its new AI agent Muse can actually deliver the revenue that fueled the rally or leave investors holding an expensive bet on unproven execution.
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them.
Profit taking is hitting Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction) after a monthly run fueled by its new AI agent, Muse. Meta Platforms stock is down 4% to $750.18 early in the session, a pullback from a 32% gain over the past month. Much of that run arrived well ahead of any revenue from the agent, which leaves Meta Platforms priced for a great deal of execution.
Elsewhere in social media, Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) is edging higher as the selling stays focused on one large name in the group. Pinterest stock is up 1% to $18.92, holding firm while Meta Platforms stock is pulling back. Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) is up 0.5%, leaving large-cap technology in positive territory as Meta Platforms stock is slipping.
Social media and digital advertising names around Meta Platforms are trading on their own AI monetization debate, apart from the direction of large-cap technology, and that debate centers on whether Muse can give Meta Platforms a second revenue line beyond advertising, turning a heavy cost into a source of income. Both Pinterest and Meta Platforms sit in the Internet Content and Information industry, which makes the gap between their moves more telling.
Muse Launch Drives the Run and the Pullback Muse, the AI agent Meta Platforms launched this month, drew heavy buying on expectations that it becomes a revenue line beyond advertising. The company has tied Muse to its advertising business along with its wearables and shopping products, which gives the agent several routes to monetization. Along the way, Meta Platforms has reached the consumer AI device market ahead of OpenAI, though its strategy there remains unproven.
Spending is the other half of that equation, as Meta Platforms made clear in its Q2 2026 report on July 29. Meta Platforms set a 2026 capital expenditures range of $130 billion to $145 billion, raising the low end. Its Q2 free cash flow came in at $784 million. Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg stated on the earnings call that day that “these AI investments are paying off.”
Meta Moves Apart From Its Sector Selling is concentrated in Meta Platforms. Large-cap technology is higher and Pinterest stock is rising, which marks the move as profit taking in one name. Snap (NYSE:SNAP), another ad-supported social platform, faces the same question Meta Platforms does about how AI turns into revenue; SNAP shares are up 0.18% to $5.44. At the same time, a modest gain in Pinterest stock suggests that the advertising group around Meta Platforms is holding up despite META’s pullback.
Within the Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:SOCL), Meta Platforms carried a 10.6% weight as of April 30. A holding of that size gives Meta Platforms stock real influence over how the social media basket trades, even when other members of the group are steady. That link means a pullback in one giant can color the read on the entire corner of the market, though Meta’s peers seem to be holding steady today.
Execution risk is the concern, since Meta Platforms stock has moved far enough in a month to price in a lot of success already, and whether Muse monetizes at the scale that run implies is a question the current figures don’t settle and may take several quarters of disclosure to answer. Any early revenue disclosure tied to the agent could shift how Meta Platforms stock is valued.
Balancing the Bull and Bear Case for Meta On the bullish side, Meta Platforms has a path to turning years of infrastructure spending into a second revenue line beyond advertising. Linking Muse to ads, wearables and shopping gives the company several ways to earn from the agent across its apps and devices. That setup is what carried Meta Platforms stock through its monthly run, and it gives the company a story that extends beyond ad pricing.
Skeptics can point to the distance between the run in Meta Platforms stock and the revenue that hasn’t shown up yet. Heavy AI spending by Meta Platforms already weighs on its free cash flow, so a slow Muse ramp could keep pressure on the shares. A deeper pullback could follow if the agent’s revenue ramp falls behind the expectations built into the run.
Investors adding exposure after a month like this may want to maintain a moderate position size, since Meta Platforms stock can swing sharply in both directions. For current shareholders, reviewing their allocation to Meta Platforms can help keep their exposure in line with their plan. Revenue detail on Muse in the next quarterly report could be the next real test for META stock.
Contact [email protected] for any questions or corrections.
Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) Director Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.50, for a total transaction of $914,062.50. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Benjamin Silbermann also recently made the following trade(s):
On Tuesday, September 15th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.22, for a total value of $900,937.50. On Tuesday, September 8th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.07, for a total value of $940,781.25. On Wednesday, September 2nd, Benjamin Silbermann sold 93,750 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.43, for a total transaction of $2,009,062.50. On Tuesday, August 25th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.53, for a total value of $1,102,968.75. On Tuesday, August 18th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.40, for a total value of $1,096,875.00. On Tuesday, August 11th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.88, for a total transaction of $1,119,375.00. On Tuesday, July 21st, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.54, for a total value of $1,056,562.50. On Tuesday, July 7th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.63, for a total transaction of $1,060,781.25. On Tuesday, June 30th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.45, for a total transaction of $1,005,468.75. Pinterest Trading Up 1.4% Shares of NYSE:PINS opened at $18.70 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $10.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.90. Pinterest, Inc. has a 1 year low of $13.84 and a 1 year high of $35.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 3.81 and a quick ratio of 3.81. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $21.97 and its 200 day simple moving average is $20.76.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.18 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.15 billion. Pinterest had a return on equity of 7.49% and a net margin of 5.46%.Pinterest’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.33 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Pinterest, Inc. will post 0.58 EPS for the current fiscal year. Trending Headlines about Pinterest Here are the key news stories impacting Pinterest this week:
Positive Sentiment: Pinterest rolled out Visual Search Ads, allowing brands to place ads in visual search results and Pin closeups and direct users to their websites. The new format, along with expanded advertiser controls and app-promotion options, could increase ad inventory and improve shopping-related revenue. Pinterest Rolls Out Visual Search Ads And Broad Ad Platform Updates Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors see additional monetization headroom, particularly in international markets, where Pinterest’s advertising revenue per user remains below some peers. AI-powered personalization and shoppable content could support longer-term revenue growth if the company can fund investments without materially compressing margins. Pinterest Has Monetization Headroom Neutral Sentiment: Pinterest attracted elevated attention from Zacks users, but the report did not identify a new fundamental development. The company’s latest reported quarter provides supportive context: revenue increased 18.2% year over year to $1.18 billion and earnings exceeded consensus estimates. Pinterest Attracting Investor Attention Negative Sentiment: Director Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares for approximately $914,000, following several earlier sales under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Insider selling can weigh on sentiment, although the scheduled nature of the transactions reduces its significance as a direct signal about current business prospects. Benjamin Silbermann Sells Pinterest Shares Negative Sentiment: Chief legal officer Wanjiku Walcott separately sold 14,103 shares, also through a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Pinterest’s valuation remains demanding relative to its profitability, with a reported forward-looking growth profile that leaves the stock sensitive to any slowdown in advertising growth or margin expansion. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Pinterest Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of PINS. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in Pinterest by 2,017.3% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,101 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 1,049 shares during the period. MidFirst Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Pinterest during the 4th quarter worth approximately $44,000. Summit Securities Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Pinterest in the 1st quarter valued at $43,000. Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Pinterest in the 4th quarter valued at $85,000. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Pinterest by 445.1% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 3,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,000 after acquiring an additional 3,031 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 88.81% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In PINS has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays raised their target price on Pinterest from $27.00 to $31.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating on shares of Pinterest in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on Pinterest from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Pinterest from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities boosted their target price on Pinterest from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nineteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Pinterest currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $27.90.
Check Out Our Latest Report on Pinterest
Pinterest Company Profile (Get Free Report)
Pinterest, Inc (NYSE:PINS) operates a visual discovery and planning platform that helps people find ideas and inspiration across categories such as home design, food, fashion, travel and hobbies. Users can discover, save and organize images, videos and other content into collections called boards, as well as share ideas with others.
The company also provides tools for merchants, creators and advertisers. Businesses can use Pinterest to showcase products, reach audiences through visual advertising and direct users to websites or online shopping experiences.
See Also Five stocks we like better than Pinterest Hims & Hers Slides Nearly 7% as Legal Pressure Adds to Its Growing List of Risks Paychex Plunges, Providing the Entry Investors Have Been Waiting For The Case for Buying High-Yield General Mills Just Strengthened SanDisk’s $1,800 Breakout Turns Memory Hardware Into a Profit Story
Receive News & Ratings for Pinterest Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Pinterest and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
In the latest close session, Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) was up +1.49% at $18.73. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.03%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.31%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.01%.
Heading into today, shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company had lost 20.85% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.26% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.53%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Pinterest in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.5, indicating a 31.58% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.2 billion, up 14.42% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion, which would represent changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 6.33% lower within the past month. At present, Pinterest boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Pinterest has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.97 right now. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 19.86.
Investors should also note that PINS has a PEG ratio of 0.34 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Internet - Software industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.15.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 94, this industry ranks in the top 39% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Shares of this digital pinboard and shopping tool company have returned -20.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change. The Zacks Internet - Software industry, to which Pinterest belongs, has gained 13.2% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Pinterest is expected to post earnings of $0.50 per share, indicating a change of +31.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +7.4% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $2.06 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +28.8%. This estimate has changed -6.3% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.35 indicates a change of +14.2% from what Pinterest is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.8%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Pinterest is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Pinterest, the consensus sales estimate of $1.2 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +14.4%. The $4.89 billion and $5.54 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +15.9% and +13.2%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryPinterest reported revenues of $1.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +18.2%. EPS of $0.43 for the same period compares with $0.33 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.39%. The EPS surprise was +19.44%.
Over the last four quarters, Pinterest surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Pinterest is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Pinterest. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
On September 21, 2026, Pinterest Inc PINS shares rose 4.1% today, closing at $19.36. The stock has experienced significant volatility over the past year, with a 52-week range of $13.84 to $36.45.
GF Value™ verdict: $19.36 is 60.6% below the GF Value™ estimate of $49.09.GF Score™: 71/100, indicating an above-average assessment.Most notable signal: Insiders sold $39.8M worth of shares over the past 12 months, showing no buying activity.Is PINS Overvalued or Undervalued?Pinterest Inc PINS is currently trading at $19.36, which is significantly lower than its GF Value™ estimate of $49.09, suggesting the stock is undervalued by approximately 60.6%. The GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary intrinsic-value estimate that takes into account historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance expectations. With such a substantial margin of safety, PINS presents a notable opportunity; however, potential investors should consider the broader market conditions and recent performance trends before making decisions.
The GF Valuation label indicates PINS is significantly undervalued, but this assessment comes with caveats. The company has faced challenges, reflected in its year-to-date decline of 25.2% and a staggering 45.9% drop over the past year. Despite the current undervaluation based on GF Value™, the risk of continued volatility and potential further declines cannot be ignored.
How Does PINS's Valuation Compare to Its History?MetricCurrentHistoricalP/E (TTM)56.4x57.2xForward P/E8.1xN/APinterest's current P/E ratio of 56.4x is slightly below its 5-year median of 57.2x, indicating that the stock is trading within its historical valuation range. Furthermore, the forward P/E of 8.1x suggests a more favorable outlook for future earnings. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the notion that the stock is undervalued based on historical context.
What Does PINS's GF Score™ Tell Us?The GF Score™ evaluates a company's financial health and growth potential across various dimensions. Pinterest's GF Score™ of 71/100 reflects an above-average investment opportunity, with strong performance in growth but areas needing improvement in profitability and valuation.
MetricRatingGF Score™71Financial Strength7/10Profitability4/10Growth9/10Valuation2/10Momentum5/10The strongest aspect of PINS's score lies in its growth rank of 9/10, indicating robust revenue potential. However, the valuation rank is a weak point at 2/10, aligning with the current P/E multiples and suggesting that despite growth prospects, the stock may not be the best value at this time. The financial strength score of 7/10 indicates reasonable stability, but the low profitability rank of 4/10 is a concern that warrants attention.
What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with PINS?Currently, 10 gurus hold shares of Pinterest Inc, with 5 adding to their positions and 5 trimming their holdings in recent quarters. This mixed activity indicates a divided sentiment among professional investors regarding the stock's future prospects.
Insider activity has raised some red flags, as insiders have sold $39.8M worth of shares over the past 12 months with no purchasing activity. This trend may suggest a lack of confidence from those within the company, which can be a significant consideration for potential investors. The combination of guru activity and insider selling reflects a cautious outlook on PINS in the current market environment.
What This Means for InvestorsBased on the GF Value™ estimate, Pinterest Inc PINS is currently undervalued, trading significantly below its intrinsic value. However, the mixed signals from gurus and the concerning insider selling may temper enthusiasm for the stock. Investors should weigh these factors carefully when considering PINS as part of their portfolio.
For further details and analysis, visit the Pinterest Inc PINS stock page, and explore additional insights on the GF Value™ page.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is PINS's GF Score™?
Pinterest Inc has a GF Score™ of 71/100, indicating an above-average investment opportunity with notable strengths in growth potential.
Is PINS overvalued or undervalued?
Based on the GF Value™ estimate, PINS is undervalued at its current price of $19.36 compared to the GF Value™ of $49.09.
What is PINS's P/E ratio?
Pinterest's current P/E ratio is 56.4x, which is slightly below its 5-year median of 57.2x, suggesting it is trading within its historical valuation range.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
Disclosures I/We may personally own shares in some of the companies mentioned above. However, those positions are not material to either the company or to my/our portfolios.
Key Takeaways PINS adds Visual Search Ads to connect advertisers with users showing commercial intent.Visual Search Ads use Pinterest Intelligence and Performance Plus to support lower-funnel advertising goals.Pinterest adds Priority Products, A/B testing and App Promotion to expand advertiser tools and capabilities. Pinterest, Inc. (PINS - Free Report) has introduced Visual Search Ads, a new performance advertising format designed to help brands reach consumers as they search, compare products and move closer to purchase decisions. The offering expands the company’s visual discovery platform by connecting user intent with more direct advertising opportunities.
Visual Search Ads will appear in Pinterest Search Results and Pin closeups, combining keyword relevance with visual discovery. With more than 80 billion monthly searches, mostly visual and more than half with commercial intent, the offering helps advertisers reach interested users and direct them to their websites. The feature is expected to enter beta for eligible advertisers across the company’s ad markets in the coming weeks.
The new ad format is powered by Pinterest Intelligence, artificial intelligence (AI) technology that understands images, products, preferences and user intent, while Performance+ supports lower-funnel advertising goals. The company is also adding Priority Products to give advertisers more control over promoted products during launches and promotions, along with self-serve A/B testing to compare different ads and targeting strategies.
For mobile-focused brands, App Promotion supports app installs and is in global beta, with one advertiser reporting up to an 85% lower cost per install. Pinterest is expanding its AI capabilities with Restyle, which lets users in the United States and Canada explore design ideas using their own photos. These initiatives could enhance the company’s advertising capabilities, improve monetization of user engagement and create additional growth opportunities.
How Are Competitors Faring?Pinterest faces competition from SNAP, Inc. (SNAP - Free Report) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (META - Free Report) . SNAP is expanding its advertising tools with AI-powered solutions to improve targeting, campaign performance and measurement. The company is introducing new ad formats, including Sponsored Snaps, to help brands engage users in more interactive ways. SNAP is improving its advertising infrastructure with Unified Attribution and better app measurement to help advertisers track results and manage spending.
Meta is strengthening its advertising platform with AI to deliver more relevant ads and better campaign performance across Facebook and Instagram. Its AI tools also help advertisers create ads and measure results more effectively. Meta is adding more AI-powered creative tools to help brands develop and optimize campaigns.
PINS’ Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesPinterest shares have plunged 47.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 12.4%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Pinterest trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.94, below the industry tally of 4.17.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Earnings estimates for 2026 have increased 5.6% to $2.06 over the past 60 days, while the same for 2027 have increased 3.5% to $2.35.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Pinterest currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.
The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.
Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.8% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) Pinterest was incorporated in Delaware in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides a platform to show its users (called Pinners) visual recommendations (called Pins) based on their personal taste and interests. Users then save and organize these recommendations into collections (called Boards).
PINS is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 8.9; value investors should take notice.
Nine analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $2.06 per share. PINS also boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, PINS should be on investors' short list.
In the latest trading session, Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed at $18.34, marking a -1.69% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.61%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.69%.
The stock of digital pinboard and shopping tool company has fallen by 20.27% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.69% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.85%.
The upcoming earnings release of Pinterest will be of great interest to investors. In that report, analysts expect Pinterest to post earnings of $0.5 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 31.58%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.2 billion, up 14.42% from the prior-year quarter.
PINS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +28.75% and +15.93%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 6.33% lower within the past month. Pinterest is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Pinterest is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 9.12. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 20.36.
Investors should also note that PINS has a PEG ratio of 0.34 right now. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Internet - Software industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.14 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, finds itself in the top 36% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.
Benjamin Silbermann, a Director at Pinterest, Inc. (PINS -1.53%), sold 93,750 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 15 and 16, 2026, as disclosed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$1.8 millionShares sold (indirectly held)93,750Post-transaction shares (directly held)13,996Post-transaction value$261,025.40Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($18.93); post-transaction value based on September 16, 2026 market close ($18.65).
Key questionsWhat was the primary mechanism for this transaction?
Silbermann converted shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock specifically to facilitate the sale, as Class B shares generally must be converted to Class A before they can be liquidated on the public market.What is the current status of the insider's equity holdings?
The director maintains 13,996 shares of Class A stock directly, while also holding significant derivative interests totaling ~1.2 million shares directly and ~77.7 million shares indirectly through SFTC, LLC.How did the Rule 10b5-1 plan influence this activity?
The plan, established on February 27, 2026, pre-authorized the timing and volume of these sales, removing individual discretion during a period where the stock was priced at $18.93 per share, occurring as the stock has returned -49% as of the September 16, 2026 transaction date.Why was the sale conducted through SFTC, LLC?
This entity is owned by The Silbermann 2012 Irrevocable Trust; such structures are frequently used by executives for long-term estate planning and asset management rather than short-term market speculation.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-09-16)$18.65Market Capitalization$10.6 billionRevenue (TTM)$4.6 billionNet Income (TTM)$248.9 millionCompany SnapshotPinterest operates a visual discovery platform that generates revenue primarily through advertising, enabling brands and merchants to reach users through sponsored content, product recommendations, and targeted promotional campaigns.The company monetizes its platform through a digital advertising model, leveraging machine learning algorithms to deliver personalized content recommendations and facilitate commerce-driven user engagement across video, product, and concept-based pins.The platform serves a diverse global user base seeking inspiration across lifestyle categories including culinary, fashion, home décor, and do-it-yourself projects, with particular strength among affluent, digitally engaged consumers and commercial partners seeking brand visibility.Pinterest operates as a leading visual discovery platform with a global footprint, serving over 5,100 employees from its San Francisco headquarters. The company's competitive positioning is anchored in proprietary visual machine learning capabilities that enable sophisticated personalization and discovery, driving engagement and advertising monetization across a platform with substantial scale and demonstrated profitability. With TTM revenue of $4.6 billion and net income of $248.9 million, Pinterest maintains a disciplined operational model while continuing to expand its advertising offerings and commerce integration capabilities.
What this transaction means for investorsAdmittedly, Ben Silbermann's sale of Pinterest stock may appear concerning on the surface. The executive chairman was also the co-founder and former CEO of the company, and, given his 87% stake in Class A, it might look like a huge loss of confidence in the social media stock.
However, investors should remember that those are "Class A" shares. His derivative interests amount to about 1.2 million shares held directly and approximately 77.7 million shares held indirectly. He also sold that small part of his holdings under the Rule 10b5-1 framework, meaning it was a pre-planned sale. Thus, Silbermann remains heavily invested in the company.
Share prices remain far below levels of five years ago, but investors have reason to believe a recovery could be at hand. In the first half of 2026, revenue is up by 18% annually, and although it has returned to losses, it has done so to invest in its business, which should benefit the stock in the long term.
Premium Feature
Moneyball Superscore
69/100
Today's Change
(
-1.53
%) $
-0.29
Current Price
$
18.37
Additionally, the stock has become cheap. The losses make the P/E ratio a less appropriate valuation measure. Nonetheless, its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 2.6, well below the 17 P/S ratio five years ago.
At current levels, Pinterest seems to have limited downside and the potential for a recovery, which should reinforce the resolve of Silbermann and other investors to hold Pinterest stock.
Tidal Investments LLC cut its stake in Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS – Free Report) by 46.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 93,825 shares of the company’s stock after selling 80,708 shares during the quarter. Tidal Investments LLC’s holdings in Pinterest were worth $1,973,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Engineers Gate Manager LP increased its position in Pinterest by 89.7% during the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 183,035 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,849,000 after purchasing an additional 86,560 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Pinterest by 15.0% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 87,223 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,834,000 after purchasing an additional 11,382 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its holdings in Pinterest by 8.7% in the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 16,941 shares of the company’s stock valued at $356,000 after purchasing an additional 1,360 shares during the last quarter. Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of Pinterest in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,435,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LP grew its stake in shares of Pinterest by 140.9% in the 2nd quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP now owns 245,118 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,155,000 after buying an additional 143,354 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 88.81% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Pinterest In other news, insider Claude Leonard Brown sold 12,240 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.88, for a total transaction of $292,291.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,206,834 shares in the company, valued at $28,819,195.92. This trade represents a 1.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.22, for a total value of $900,937.50. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 602,219 shares of company stock worth $13,213,078. Insiders own 8.09% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms have recently commented on PINS. Evercore lifted their price target on shares of Pinterest from $27.00 to $29.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Guggenheim upped their price objective on Pinterest from $24.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Pinterest from $30.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Pinterest from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Pinterest from $30.00 to $31.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nineteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Pinterest has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $27.90. View Our Latest Stock Report on PINS
Pinterest Price Performance Shares of PINS opened at $18.71 on Thursday. Pinterest, Inc. has a 1-year low of $13.84 and a 1-year high of $37.05. The stock has a market cap of $10.48 billion, a PE ratio of 55.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.90. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $22.48 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $20.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 3.81 and a quick ratio of 3.81.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.07. Pinterest had a net margin of 5.46% and a return on equity of 7.49%. The business had revenue of $1.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.15 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 18.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts forecast that Pinterest, Inc. will post 0.58 EPS for the current year.
Pinterest Profile (Free Report)
Pinterest, Inc (NYSE:PINS) operates a visual discovery and planning platform that helps people find ideas and inspiration across categories such as home design, food, fashion, travel and hobbies. Users can discover, save and organize images, videos and other content into collections called boards, as well as share ideas with others.
The company also provides tools for merchants, creators and advertisers. Businesses can use Pinterest to showcase products, reach audiences through visual advertising and direct users to websites or online shopping experiences.
See Also Five stocks we like better than Pinterest 3 Luxury Consumer Brands to Watch in a Beaten-Down Sector Jackson’s Record Quarter Powers the Bull Case Holiday Shopping Is Almost Here—And Target May Be Ready to Win Big AI Panic Hit Tech Stocks—But NVIDIA’s Growth Engine Is Intact
Receive News & Ratings for Pinterest Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Pinterest and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
New offering helps brands reach consumers at key decision-making moments through visual search
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinterest today announced Visual Search Ads, a new performance advertising solution designed to help brands reach consumers through visual search and high-intent discovery moments on the platform.
“Visual Search Ads allow marketers to tap into this new and rapidly growing form of AI-powered search with a prominent placement at the critical decision points where people see, save and decide,” said Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest.
Share Announced at Pinterest Presents™, the company’s annual global advertiser summit, Visual Search Ads place advertisers prominently within Pinterest Search Results and Pin closeups, connecting brands with users as they visually search, compare options and move closer to a decision.
Pinterest users conduct more than 80 billion searches each month, the majority of them visual, and more than half of those searches are commercial.1 With Visual Search Ads, advertisers can bid for a top response and drive users directly to their websites, creating a new performance opportunity at a critical point in the decision journey.
“Traditional search advertising has long relied on keywords, but in an AI-driven world, people are expressing themselves in much richer ways. Visual Search Ads allow marketers to tap into this new and rapidly growing form of AI-powered search with a prominent placement at the critical decision points where people see, save and decide,” said Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest. “Powered by Pinterest Intelligence — our AI-enabled visual understanding of images, products, taste and intent — we make those signals actionable for advertisers through visual search.”
Visual Search Ads support lower-funnel objectives and are compatible with Pinterest Performance+, Pinterest’s AI-powered performance advertising suite. The offering will be available in beta for eligible advertisers in all Pinterest ad markets in the coming weeks.
Expanding performance tools for advertisers
Pinterest also announced new capabilities across its advertising platform, including Pinterest Performance+ Priority Products, giving advertisers more control over which products to emphasize during key moments. The company is also introducing self-serve A/B testing, making it easier for advertisers to test strategies and optimize performance across creative, targeting and Performance+ campaigns.
For brands focused on mobile growth, Pinterest highlighted App Promotion, a purpose-built objective for app installs that is now in global beta with qualified advertisers. In one early test, an advertiser saw up to an 85% improvement in cost per install compared with previous workaround solutions.2
Bringing Pinterest Intelligence to the consumer experience
Pinterest also shared new ways it is bringing Pinterest Intelligence more directly into the consumer experience. Restyle, launching in beta in the U.S. and Canada, allows users to use a photo to reimagine a space, test ideas and compare options in their own homes.
In addition, Pinterest announced the return of Bring My Pinterest to Life for a second season, its premium CTV series that pairs Pinterest users with creators and brands to transform boards into real-life spaces, experiences and looks. Digital creator Tay BeepBoop Nakamoto and fashion editor and author Caroline Vazzana will return alongside other Pinterest creators.
Together, these announcements reflect Pinterest’s continued focus on helping people discover what they want next and giving brands more opportunities to be part of the decisions that matter.
For more information about Pinterest advertising solutions and to watch replays of Pinterest Presents sessions, visit PinterestPresents.com.
ABOUT PINTEREST
Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas and shop products—all in a positive place online. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pinterest has 640 million monthly active users worldwide.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $18.76, moving -4.75% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.63%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.78%.
Shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company witnessed a loss of 14.65% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 1.27%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.99%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Pinterest in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.49, marking a 28.95% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $1.2 billion, showing a 14.35% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion, which would represent changes of +28.75% and +15.9%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 6.33% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Pinterest is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Pinterest is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.57. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.2 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that PINS has a PEG ratio of 0.36. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Software industry stood at 1.16 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 85, this industry ranks in the top 35% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
Key Takeaways Pinterest's AI-powered Performance is boosting advertiser returns through automated campaign management.Pinterest is expanding Performance with Smart Assembly and developing its AI-based Business Assistant.Global monthly active users rose 11% to 640 million, supporting advertising growth and commercial intent. Pinterest, Inc. (PINS - Free Report) is benefiting from improving advertiser demand as AI integration strengthens its advertising platform. Pinterest Performance+ automates several aspects of campaign management, including targeting, bidding, budgeting and creative optimization. Advertisers using Performance+ are generating better returns on ad spend.
Pinterest is also broadening Performance+ with new capabilities. Its Smart Assembly feature allows advertisers without product catalogs to upload multiple images, after which Pinterest automatically selects and serves creative suited to individual impressions. The company is simultaneously developing Business Assistant, an AI-based tool designed to empower advertisers with recommendations on trends, high-performing Pins and campaign optimization opportunities.
Steady growth in user base and expansion in the international market provide an important foundation for its advertising business. Global monthly active users increased 11% year over year to 640 million in the second quarter. More than half of its users are Gen Z. Pinterest’s platform generates more than 80 billion searches every month and has more than 16 billion boards. These engagement and intent signals give advertisers access to users who are often exploring products and ideas with commercial intent. These factors are driving demand for Pinterest AI native advertising tools and boosting the company's commercial prospects for upcoming quarters.
How Are Competitors Faring?Pinterest faces competition from META Platforms, Inc. (META - Free Report) and Snap, Inc. (SNAP - Free Report) in the social media space. Snap is helping advertisers reach millennials and Gen Z audiences, who are more active on immersive mobile platforms like Snapchat. Its Ads Model Context Protocol server integration went live in August 2026, allowing advertisers to connect third-party AI tools to authorized campaign data for agentic campaign advice. AI is becoming central to Snap's product experience and advertising infrastructure. Smart Audience, Smart Budget and Smart Placement already account for nearly 70% of advertising spend using at least one automation solution.
Meta’s scale in data and distribution supports faster iteration in both consumer experiences and ad performance. In second-quarter 2026, Family of Apps revenues rose 28% year over year to $60.4 billion as ad impressions increased 14% and average price per ad increased 12%. Meta also deployed more predictive ad models, including Meta Generative Recommender.
PINS’ Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesPinterest has declined 45.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 12.9%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, Pinterest trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 2.06, below the industry.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Pinterest’s earnings for 2026 has increased over the past 60 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Pinterest currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
These 3 Stocks Lowered Their Share Counts Drastically in Q1Pinterest NYSE: PINS CEO Bill Ready said the company has evolved from a visual discovery and browsing platform into what he described as an AI-driven shopping assistant serving more than 640 million users. Speaking at a conference fireside chat, Ready said the company’s efforts to make the platform more actionable have supported double-digit user growth, higher engagement and an expanding performance advertising business.
Ready said more than half of Pinterest users now come to the platform to shop, while Gen Z has become its largest and fastest-growing user cohort and represents more than half of users. He cited an Adobe study indicating that 39% of Gen Z consumers view Pinterest as the first place they go to search, while 71% see it as more personalized than other search destinations.
Get Pinterest alerts:
Pinterest Pins a Profit Play To Its Mood Board“Pinterest is where Gen Z goes to shop,” Ready said, adding that the platform’s recommendations are supported by data created through users’ curation of visual content, style and preferences.
Shopping and Advertising Progress Ready said Pinterest has shifted substantially toward lower-funnel advertising since he joined the company four years ago. The platform was previously “almost entirely” focused on upper-funnel ads, he said, while more than two-thirds of its business is now lower-funnel performance advertising. Pinterest has also generated more than five times as many clicks to advertisers over the past three years, according to Ready.
Analysts Love These 3 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows—Here’s WhyHe said the company has made particular monetization progress in the U.S. and Canada, or UCAN, while international markets remain a larger opportunity. More than 80% of Pinterest’s users are outside the U.S., Ready said, but those markets account for roughly 20% of monetization.
The CEO also disclosed that U.S. average revenue per user for Gen Z is now roughly consistent with the ARPU of millennials. He said Gen Z users have the platform’s deepest engagement and highest retention, and argued that their purchasing power should increase as the cohort matures.
Ready said Pinterest Performance+, the company’s AI-driven advertising platform, reached general availability at the beginning of last year. About 30% of Pinterest’s lower-funnel revenue now runs through Performance+, he said. The product is designed to reduce the work required for advertisers to create campaigns while using AI to optimize where and how ads reach users across the purchasing journey.
Ready said advertisers using multiple objectives across the funnel have generated three times the conversion rate on Pinterest, up from the two-times conversion benefit the company had previously discussed.
International Pressures and CFO Search While declining to provide an intra-quarter update, Ready said the business factors discussed on Pinterest’s earnings call remained consistent. He pointed to the reacceleration of the UCAN business during the first half, supported by AI-driven advertising improvements and changes to the company’s go-to-market approach.
Internationally, however, Ready said Pinterest is facing pressure from new European regulations affecting Asia-based cross-border sellers. He also said the company is restructuring its international go-to-market organization, using a playbook developed in the U.S. The changes could create near-term disruption but are intended to support medium- and long-term growth, he said.
Ready addressed the departure of CFO Julia, saying the company is seeking a successor with experience managing operational complexity at scale. He said Pinterest has expanded from what he characterized as a single-product platform in one geography to a business with multiple products and a broader international footprint.
The company has added leadership across product and technology, ads engineering, infrastructure, international product engineering, business operations and marketing, Ready said. The next CFO should be a “deep operational partner” suited to Pinterest’s next stage of expansion, he added.
AI Strategy Focuses on Proprietary Data and Cost Ready said Pinterest uses a mix of compact, purpose-built models and open-source or open-weight models that are post-trained on the company’s proprietary data. Nearly everything users see on Pinterest is served by AI, he said.
The company’s approach is intended to pair AI with commercial use cases while managing costs. Ready said Pinterest can operate open-source or open-weight models at less than 8% of the cost of comparable closed models. He said post-training those models on Pinterest’s data can also improve effectiveness and allow the company to operate models in its own secure environment.
Ready argued that open models can make AI capabilities more broadly available across the technology industry. He said Pinterest’s differentiated advantage comes from its user data, distribution and feedback loops around visual discovery and shopping intent.
Pinterest has also expanded its assistant capabilities to virtually all U.S. users, Ready said. The assistant allows users to ask follow-up questions within Pinterest, such as whether a shoe brand runs large or small. While more than half of Pinterest’s more than 80 billion monthly searches are commercial, Ready said 80% of assistant searches are commercial.
Connected TV Expansion Through tvScientific Ready said Pinterest’s acquisition of tvScientific is an early step toward applying the company’s audience data and advertising capabilities beyond its core platform. He described tvScientific as a Performance+ advertising platform for connected television.
By layering Pinterest’s audience and commercial-intent data onto tvScientific’s connected-TV advertising capabilities, Ready said the company has observed a more than 60% lift in purchases. He said the opportunity is to deliver more personalized connected-TV ads rather than presenting the same advertising to all viewers of a program.
Ready said Pinterest sees connected TV as one of several potential surfaces for monetizing its audience and shopping signals. He added that the company is focused on the role of unique data and consumer relationships as AI models become more widely available.
About Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)Pinterest, Inc NYSE: PINS operates a visual discovery and planning platform that helps people find ideas and inspiration across categories such as home design, food, fashion, travel and hobbies. Users can discover, save and organize images, videos and other content into collections called boards, as well as share ideas with others.
The company also provides tools for merchants, creators and advertisers. Businesses can use Pinterest to showcase products, reach audiences through visual advertising and direct users to websites or online shopping experiences.
This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
Should You Invest $1,000 in Pinterest Right Now?Before you consider Pinterest, you'll want to hear this.
MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Pinterest wasn't on the list.
While Pinterest currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.
View The Five Stocks Here
A strong long-term portfolio starts with companies that can survive recessions, inflation, changing consumer habits, and shifting market leadership.
This report names seven blue-chip stocks across technology, retail, consumer staples, healthcare, networking, sporting goods, and utilities that offer investors a mix of stability, income, growth, and staying power.
Get This Free Report
Continue following MarketBeat
Add MarketBeat as your preferred source on Google to see our latest stories in your feed.
Pinterest stock has sold off sharply over the past few months and now sits at its lowest level since May 21. PINS fell to $18.28, down 60% from its 2024 high and 30% below where it started the year.
Pinterest Shares Tank 9% as CEO Warns of Near-Term Business Pain Summary
Slowing revenue growth, a CFO departure and rising AI spending are adding to investor concerns around Pinterest’s turnaround
Pinterest PINS shares fell more than 9% Wednesday after Chief Executive Bill Ready pointed to mounting challenges in international markets, adding to concerns about the company's growth outlook.
Ready said at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference that regulatory changes in Europe are creating difficulties for cross-border merchants from Asia. Pinterest is also changing its global go-to-market strategy, a process he expects could create pressure on the business in the near term.
Investor sentiment has also been affected by the late-August departure of Chief Financial Officer Julia Brau Donnelly. Pinterest's third-quarter outlook calls for revenue growth of 13% to 15%, compared with 18.2% in the second quarter.
The company is continuing to invest in artificial intelligence tools, including Performance+, while competing with Meta and Google in digital advertising and visual discovery. Pinterest has more than 600 million monthly users and has entered a $4 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services to support its AI and computer-vision capabilities.
Disclosures I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and have no plans to buy any new positions in the stocks mentioned within the next 72 hours.
In the latest close session, Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) was down 8.91% at $18.35. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.48%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.77%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.64%.
Coming into today, shares of the digital pinboard and shopping tool company had lost 15.2% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 0.4%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.97%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Pinterest in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.49, up 28.95% from the prior-year quarter. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1.2 billion, indicating a 14.35% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $4.89 billion. These totals would mark changes of +28.75% and +15.9%, respectively, from last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Pinterest. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 6.33% lower. At present, Pinterest boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Pinterest is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 9.79. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.07 of its industry.
We can additionally observe that PINS currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.37. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Internet - Software was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.07 at yesterday's closing price.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 85, finds itself in the top 35% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow PINS in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
Pinterest is bleeding out 8% with no fresh headline to blame, and the social peers barely flinched. Something specific is haunting this stock, and it goes deeper than one bad session.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS | PINS Price Prediction) stock is sliding again Wednesday afternoon, and the frustrating part for holders is that there’s no fresh company headline attached to the move. Pinterest shares are down 8% to $18.59, extending a punishing stretch that has taken the stock down 21% over the past month and pushing it back near the average price where management ran its recent buyback program.
The social peers are softer but nowhere near as weak. Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) stock is down 2% to $147.04, and Snap (NYSE:SNAP) stock is off 1% to $5.36. Both names posted clean Q2 2026 beats earlier this summer, so today’s fade for the peer group reflects a sentiment reset across advertising-driven names more than a fundamentals reaction.
The sector proxy is doing better than any of the three anchor names. The Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:SOCL) is down 1%. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is off just 0.4%, so the broad tape isn’t the culprit either, and the divergence between Pinterest and everything around it is what makes today’s selling look name-specific.
Why Pinterest Keeps Sliding There’s no session-dated catalyst behind Pinterest’s decline. The selling looks like continuation rather than reaction, and two pieces of late-August background help explain why holders keep trimming positions here. Chief Financial Officer Julia Donnelly resigned in late August, disclosed in an 8-K filing at the time, with an interim finance chief slated to take over at the end of October and an external search under way for a permanent successor.
Pinterest also guided Q3 2026 revenue to $1.19 billion to $1.21 billion, a growth range of 13% to 15% year over year, and a step down from Q2 2026’s 18.2% revenue print. Layer in a trailing 12-month P/E ratio of 54.81x, and the picture rounds out: a rich multiple attached to a company that has just guided growth lower and lost its finance chief, exactly the setup a market can reprice over many sessions without needing a fresh headline each day.
Social Peers Show Milder Losses The relative moves matter here. Reddit’s Q2 2026 revenue grew 61.1% year over year with advertising revenue up 64%, and Snap posted 19% revenue growth alongside adjusted EBITDA of $250 million. Both peers carry their own valuation debates after strong 2026 runs, yet today’s session moves for Reddit and Snap are a fraction of what Pinterest is absorbing on the day.
The Global X Social Media ETF, which holds Pinterest, Reddit, and Snap alongside heavier weights in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), is holding up better than the three anchor social names. That divergence points at company-specific repricing rather than a sector rotation out of social advertising, and it’s a useful check on the narrative that the whole group is being sold.
Pinterest’s own fundamentals hold up well in isolation. Global monthly active users reached 640 million in Q2 2026, and free cash flow came in at $270 million on the quarter. Pinterest also completed over $2 billion in year-to-date share repurchases at an average price of $18.17, essentially where the stock trades right now.
The bull case is that the same operating numbers that supported a much higher multiple three months ago haven’t gone anywhere, and management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 30%. The bear case is that a slower growth trajectory and a vacancy at the top of the finance organization warrant a lower multiple regardless of the operating story, and the past month of price action reflects exactly that reset.
What to Watch Next Pinterest’s Q3 2026 report, due in early November, will be the first hard data point that either validates or refutes the current derating. Investors can look for signs that Pinterest stabilizes near current levels once the interim finance chief takes the seat at quarter-end and management gives the market a first look at the new leadership setup.
The compressed multiple still isn’t cheap on absolute terms even after the recent selloff. Any further miss on growth or margins could pull Pinterest’s P/E ratio lower still, which is why the market seems unwilling to defend the stock at current levels without a fresh reason to lean back in.
Reddit and Snap face their own tests through the fall. Snap has its SPECS augmented-reality launch event on September 16 in Los Angeles, and Reddit continues to work through search-referral volatility that management flagged as a headwind to top-of-funnel traffic.
Until then, the risk for Pinterest stock is that a stretched multiple keeps grinding lower on days when nothing specific happens. Holders sizing their exposure at these levels may want to keep an eye on whether Reddit and Snap shares start dragging alongside Pinterest, since that could signal a broader social-ad reset rather than an isolated Pinterest story.
Contact [email protected] for any questions or corrections.
Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this digital pinboard and shopping tool company have returned -15.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Pinterest falls in, has gained 3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Pinterest is expected to post earnings of $0.49 per share, indicating a change of +29% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -3.4% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.06 points to a change of +28.8% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -6.3%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.35 indicates a change of +14.2% from what Pinterest is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.7%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Pinterest.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Pinterest, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.2 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +14.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $4.89 billion and $5.54 billion estimates indicate +15.9% and +13.2% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryPinterest reported revenues of $1.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +18.2%. EPS of $0.43 for the same period compares with $0.33 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.39%. The EPS surprise was +19.44%.
Over the last four quarters, Pinterest surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Pinterest is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Pinterest. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Pinterest (PINS - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 9.2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Pinterest due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Pinterest, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Pinterest's Q2 Earnings Top Estimates on AI-Led Ad Growth
Pinterest reported second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 43 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents by 19.44%. The bottom line increased from the year-ago quarter’s adjusted earnings, while revenues climbed 18% year over year to $1.18 billion and topped the consensus estimate of $1.152 billion by 2.39%.
Results reflected continued momentum in AI-powered advertising, improving monetization and record user growth. Global monthly active users (MAUs) increased 11% year over year to 640 million, marking the company's 12th consecutive quarter of record users.
PINS Posts Another Quarter of User Growth
Pinterest ended the quarter with 640 million global MAUs, up 11% year over year, extending its streak of double-digit user growth. Growth remained broad-based across geographies, with U.S. and Canada MAUs increasing 4%, Europe rising 8% and Rest of World climbing 15%.
User engagement continued to benefit from AI-driven personalization. Management highlighted that Pinterest's proprietary Taste Graph is powered by more than 80 billion monthly searches and more than 16 billion user-created boards, helping deliver more relevant recommendations and strengthening the platform's position as a visual shopping destination.
Pinterest Expands Monetization Through AI
Pinterest generated revenues of $1.18 billion, up 18% year over year. Growth was led by stronger advertiser demand, particularly across conversion and consideration campaigns, supported by enhancements to the company's AI-powered advertising platform. Retail remained the largest contributor, while financial services, travel and health were among the fastest-growing verticals.
Geographically, U.S. and Canada revenues increased 18% to $880 million. Europe revenues rose 12% to $213 million, while Rest of World revenues surged 38% to $87 million. Ad impressions increased 16% year over year, while average ad pricing improved 1%, aided by stronger demand in the higher-priced U.S. and Canada market.
PINS Advances AI Products Across Platform
Artificial intelligence remained central to Pinterest's product strategy during the quarter. The company rolled out Pinterest Assistant to the vast majority of U.S. users, enabling conversational shopping experiences, product comparisons and personalized recommendations throughout the buying journey.
Pinterest also expanded its advertising capabilities. Smart Assembly was introduced to automatically optimize creative assets for advertisers without product catalogs, while Business Assistant entered beta to help advertisers improve campaign performance. Management also expanded testing of AI-powered bidding integrations and continued building out Pinterest Performance+ to automate campaign creation, targeting and optimization.
Pinterest Margins Improve Despite Investments
Pinterest continued to deliver profitability improvements as revenue growth outpaced spending. Adjusted EBITDA increased 24% year over year to $311 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 26% from 25% in the prior-year period.
Cost of revenue increased 25% year over year to $245 million, reflecting higher GPU infrastructure investments and the full-quarter impact of tvScientific. Non-GAAP operating expenses rose 13%, driven primarily by higher sales and marketing spending tied to the company's new brand campaign and increased research and development investments supporting AI initiatives.
PINS Strengthens Cash Flow and Liquidity
Pinterest generated $293 million in operating cash flow and $270 million in free cash flow during the second quarter. The company ended the period with $1.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. It also allocated $58 million toward share repurchases during the quarter and noted that it had repurchased more than $2 billion of stock year to date, retiring approximately 111 million shares.
The company also entered into a capped-call transaction for $99 million, increasing protection against dilution from its previously issued convertible notes up to a share price of $30.59. Management said the strong cash generation and balance sheet provide flexibility to continue investing in AI initiatives while returning capital to shareholders.
Pinterest Outlook Reflects Continued Growth
For the third quarter of 2026, Pinterest expects revenues between $1.19 billion and $1.21 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 13% to 15%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected in the range of $335 million to $355 million.
Management also raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA margin outlook to approximately 30% from the prior target of 29%, reflecting stronger-than-expected first-half execution. The company expects continued progress from AI-driven advertising, monetization initiatives and go-to-market improvements, although foreign exchange and the timing of Prime Day and World Cup-related advertising spending are expected to create modest headwinds in the third quarter.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -5.74% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Pinterest has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Pinterest has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerPinterest is part of the Zacks Internet - Software industry. Over the past month, Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 0.7%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2026 more than a month ago.
Meta Platforms reported revenues of $60.8 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +28%. EPS of $6.18 for the same period compares with $7.14 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Meta Platforms is expected to post earnings of $6.33 per share, indicating a change of -12.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -4.3% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Meta Platforms. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of C.
U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.2% on Monday.
Shares of Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) fell sharply in pre-market trading following the announcement that CFO Julia Brau Donnelly has resigned.
Donnelly will remain with the company until Oct. 30, according to an 8-K filing. Pinterest named Vikram Naidu as principal financial officer on an interim basis.
Pinterest shares dipped 3.1% to $22.49 in pre-market trading.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
Exascale Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:XLAB) shares dipped 15.1% to $4.37 in pre-market trading after falling 17% on Friday.Pasqal Holding SA (NASDAQ:PSQL) tumbled 14.2% to $16.40 in pre-market trading after jumping 95% on Friday.PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) dipped 7.3% to $15.41 in pre-market trading after declining around 8% on Friday.Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDIB) fell 7.1% to $17.01 in pre-market trading after surging 19% on Friday.MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE:MNSO) fell 6.8% to $9.62 in pre-market trading. MINISO Group shares fell over 4% on Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC) shares declined 5.4% to $40.50 in pre-market trading.Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE:DXYZ) fell 5% to $33.00 in pre-market trading following second-quarter results.Edison International (NYSE:EIX) dipped 4.7% to $66.82 in pre-market trading.Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) declined 4.5% to $64.20 in pre-market trading.Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) fell 4.5% to $7.24 in pre-market trading.Trending
Yimutian Inc. (NASDAQ:YMT) declined 3.9% to $2.70 in pre-market trading.Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) fell 3.6% to $16.80 in pre-market trading.Inventiva S.A. (NASDAQ:IVA) fell 3% to $4.5685 in pre-market trading following a 4% decline on Friday.Photo via Shutterstock
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:PINS) shares are trading lower after the company disclosed in a regulatory filing that CFO Julia Brau Donnelly has resigned.
CFO Donnelly Resigns; External Successor Search UnderwayAccording to the filing, Donnelly submitted her resignation on August 26 to pursue another opportunity and will remain with the company until October 30 to support an orderly transition. Pinterest said her departure is not the result of any disagreement with the company on matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices, including accounting principles. The company has commenced an external search to identify her successor.
Vikram Naidu Named Interim CFOPinterest appointed Vikram Naidu, 40, as Principal Financial Officer on an interim basis, effective October 30. Naidu currently serves as the company’s Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, a role he has held since March 2024, and will retain that title in addition to his new interim responsibilities. Before joining Pinterest, Naidu served as Vice President of Finance at Verkada Inc. and previously held finance leadership roles at Lyft Inc., including Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis and Vice President of Finance, between 2015 and 2022.
Read Next
Pinterest Shares FallPINS Price Action: At the time of publication, Pinterest shares are trading 3.10% lower at $22.47, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Image via Shutterstock
This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
