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PINS·PINS

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Pre-Market
High
$19.70
Open
$19.68
Market Cap
12.74B
52W High
$39.93
Low
$19.50
P. Close
$19.60
P/E
30.56
52W Low
$13.84
Fwd P/E
9.00
DailyIQ Est.
$31.77
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
46
MIXED
Investors are being alerted to a securities class action lawsuit filed against Pinterest, alleging the company concealed headwinds related to advertising tariffs. This development suggests potential undisclosed risks that may have impacted shareholder value, and investors with losses are being encouraged to seek legal counsel before a lead plaintiff deadline of May 29, 2026. Separately, there is heightened investor attention on Pinterest, with significant increases in search volume indicating a need to re-evaluate fundamental drivers and potential catalysts. Analysts are also scrutinizing Pinterest's Q1 2026 performance, focusing on key operational metrics beyond standard revenue and earnings forecasts to gain a more nuanced understanding of the company's trajectory. This deeper dive into business prospects is crucial for assessing the underlying health of Pinterest's operations. Watch for further updates on the class action proceedings and any disclosures regarding the alleged tariff headwinds.
Earnings Summary
Pinterest, Inc. operates a visual search and discovery platform, enabling users to find and save ideas across various categories like recipes and style, while also offering advertising products for businesses. Positioned within the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry, Pinterest's business model relies heavily on user engagement and advertiser spending on its platform. The company's recent financial performance shows a mixed trend. For Q1 2025, Pinterest reported actual earnings per share (EPS) of $0.23 against an estimate of $0.25634, indicating a miss, while revenue was reported at $854.99 million. Looking ahead to Q1 2026, the company has an EPS estimate of $0.2165 and a revenue estimate of $967.81 million, with actual figures yet to be released. This suggests a potential deceleration in EPS growth compared to the prior period, though revenue is projected to increase year-over-year. Historically, Pinterest has demonstrated a pattern of fluctuating performance against analyst expectations. While specific historical streaks are not fully detailed in the provided data, the Q1 2025 EPS miss highlights the ongoing challenge of meeting analyst targets. Investors should monitor the company's ability to consistently meet or exceed earnings expectations in upcoming quarters, particularly as revenue growth trends are a key indicator of platform health. Recent news surrounding Pinterest includes a securities class action lawsuit alleging the company concealed plans for global restructuring and workforce reductions between February 7, 2025, and February 12, 2026. This lawsuit, with a lead plaintiff deadline of May 29, 2026, casts a shadow over investor sentiment and highlights scrutiny of the company's disclosures. Additionally, Q4 2025 results have drawn attention to weaker ad pricing and softer advertiser spending, raising concerns about monetization effectiveness despite progress in product and commerce initiatives. For the upcoming quarters, investors will be watching for signs of improved ad pricing, increased advertiser commitment, and the company's ability to translate product advancements into robust revenue streams, while also monitoring developments related to the ongoing legal challenges.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.22$0.24$0.25$0.26$0.28Q1'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.24$0.27+14.8%
Q1'25$0.26$0.23-10.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$832M$882M$931M$981M$1.0BQ1'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$986M$1.0B+2.2%
Q1'25 - $855M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PINS Stock Snapshot

PINS is currently trading at $19.61, giving PINS a market cap of 12.74B and a P/E ratio of 30.6. Today's range spans $19.50–$19.70, with shares opening at $19.68 and moving up $0.01 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 46/100.

Over the past year PINS has traded between $13.84 and $39.93 - the current price is +41.7% off the 52-week low and -50.9% from the high. 46 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $23.43 (range $15.40–$45.00), implying upside of +19.5%.

It's a pause for PINS: technical score 64/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral (46/100), price $19.61 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). (P/E: 30.6) At 12.74B in Communication Services market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $13.84–$39.93. The consolidation is the story for now.

Portfolio construction in Communication Services often uses large-cap names like PINS as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 64/100 (HOLD) at $19.61 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and neutral sentiment (46/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $13.84–$39.93 annual range rather than a directional bet.

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