Pinterest, Inc. Class A (PINS)

In the past six months, Pinterest's stock price has declined significantly. As of April 8, 2026, the share price was $18.10, a decline of 35.68% from April 9, 2025. Key events include the announcement of fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, a $1 billion strategic investment from Elliott, $2 billion in near-term share repurchases, and the appointment of Kecia Steelman to the Board of Directors. Recent news also mentions securities class action lawsuits and cybercrime attacks.

Demand seasonality for Pinterest's products and services is influenced by predictable commercial cycles such as seasonal shopping, home improvement, fashion, and travel planning. A seasonal chart analysis suggests a potential buy and sell date, but only six years of data are available, which may be insufficient for a reliable seasonal analysis.

Pinterest operates as a visual discovery engine and pinboard-style photo-sharing platform, allowing users to find inspiration, curate ideas, and shop for products. It is accessible via its mobile application and the web, where users create and share digital pinboards across categories like recipes, fashion, and home decor. Pinterest is classified within the Communication Services sector and the Internet Content & Information industry. Its major products include its visual discovery and bookmarking service and various advertising products.

Pinterest has a global geographic footprint with its headquarters in San Francisco, California. It has offices in North America, including Chicago, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and Toronto. Internationally, Pinterest has offices in São Paulo and Sydney. The platform operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other international regions.

Pinterest aims to be a positive place online for visual search and discovery and has focused on impact and ESG initiatives. However, its reputation has been affected by securities class action lawsuits accusing the company of misleading investors and a cybercrime group claiming responsibility for hacks that forced Pinterest's website offline.

Pinterest is a publicly traded company with broad ownership. Institutional investors hold approximately 82.36% to 85.24% of shares outstanding. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Elliott Investment Management L.P. Insiders own approximately 7% to 18% of shares outstanding, with public retail investors holding the remaining float. Co-founders Ben Silbermann and Paul Sciarra retain significant voting control through a dual-class share structure. Benjamin Silbermann is the largest individual shareholder.