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PINS vs. AAPL, ABNB, AMZN, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Pinterest stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Pinterest with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Pinterest include Apple (AAPL), Airbnb (ABNB), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL).

How does Pinterest compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Apple currently has a consensus price target of $314.85, indicating a potential upside of 8.81%. Pinterest has a consensus price target of $27.40, indicating a potential upside of 30.34%. Given Pinterest's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pinterest is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66
Pinterest
1 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Pinterest. Apple is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pinterest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B10.21$112.01B$8.2734.99
Pinterest$4.22B2.79$416.86M$0.4843.80

In the previous week, Apple had 349 more articles in the media than Pinterest. MarketBeat recorded 366 mentions for Apple and 17 mentions for Pinterest. Pinterest's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Apple's score of 0.62 indicating that Pinterest is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
166 Very Positive mention(s)
50 Positive mention(s)
64 Neutral mention(s)
63 Negative mention(s)
22 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pinterest
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Pinterest shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Pinterest shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Apple has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pinterest has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Apple has a net margin of 27.15% compared to Pinterest's net margin of 7.64%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Pinterest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.15% 146.69% 34.02%
Pinterest 7.64%8.26%6.76%

Summary

Apple beats Pinterest on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pinterest compare to Airbnb?

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) and Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Airbnb has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pinterest has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Airbnb currently has a consensus price target of $158.36, indicating a potential upside of 10.66%. Pinterest has a consensus price target of $27.40, indicating a potential upside of 30.34%. Given Pinterest's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pinterest is more favorable than Airbnb.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Airbnb
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Pinterest
1 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Airbnb has a net margin of 19.90% compared to Pinterest's net margin of 7.64%. Airbnb's return on equity of 31.24% beat Pinterest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Airbnb19.90% 31.24% 10.16%
Pinterest 7.64%8.26%6.76%

80.8% of Airbnb shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Pinterest shares are held by institutional investors. 27.2% of Airbnb shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Pinterest shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Airbnb has higher revenue and earnings than Pinterest. Airbnb is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pinterest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Airbnb$12.24B7.05$2.51B$4.0635.25
Pinterest$4.22B2.79$416.86M$0.4843.80

In the previous week, Airbnb had 23 more articles in the media than Pinterest. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Airbnb and 17 mentions for Pinterest. Airbnb's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Pinterest's score of 0.83 indicating that Airbnb is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Airbnb
25 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pinterest
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Airbnb beats Pinterest on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pinterest compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Amazon.com presently has a consensus target price of $312.78, indicating a potential upside of 31.13%. Pinterest has a consensus target price of $27.40, indicating a potential upside of 30.34%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than Pinterest.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Pinterest
1 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Pinterest. Amazon.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pinterest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B3.58$77.67B$8.3628.53
Pinterest$4.22B2.79$416.86M$0.4843.80

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 301 more articles in the media than Pinterest. MarketBeat recorded 318 mentions for Amazon.com and 17 mentions for Pinterest. Pinterest's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.83 indicating that Pinterest is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
171 Very Positive mention(s)
63 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
11 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pinterest
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.44, indicating that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pinterest has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Amazon.com has a net margin of 12.22% compared to Pinterest's net margin of 7.64%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Pinterest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com12.22% 19.92% 9.86%
Pinterest 7.64%8.26%6.76%

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Pinterest shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Pinterest shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Amazon.com beats Pinterest on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pinterest compare to Alphabet?

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Pinterest presently has a consensus price target of $27.40, indicating a potential upside of 30.34%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $376.78, indicating a potential upside of 6.64%. Given Pinterest's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Pinterest is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pinterest
1 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Alphabet had 153 more articles in the media than Pinterest. MarketBeat recorded 170 mentions for Alphabet and 17 mentions for Pinterest. Pinterest's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Alphabet's score of 0.75 indicating that Pinterest is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pinterest
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
92 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Pinterest has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Pinterest. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pinterest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pinterest$4.22B2.79$416.86M$0.4843.80
Alphabet$402.84B10.63$132.17B$13.1126.95

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Pinterest's net margin of 7.64%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Pinterest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pinterest7.64% 8.26% 6.76%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

88.8% of Pinterest shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of Pinterest shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Pinterest on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pinterest compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Pinterest. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pinterest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B10.75$132.17B$13.1127.26
Pinterest$4.22B2.79$416.86M$0.4843.80

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $413.90, indicating a potential upside of 15.82%. Pinterest has a consensus price target of $27.40, indicating a potential upside of 30.34%. Given Pinterest's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pinterest is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Pinterest
1 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Pinterest's net margin of 7.64%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Pinterest's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Pinterest 7.64%8.26%6.76%

In the previous week, Alphabet had 140 more articles in the media than Pinterest. MarketBeat recorded 157 mentions for Alphabet and 17 mentions for Pinterest. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Pinterest's score of 0.83 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
103 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pinterest
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pinterest has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Pinterest shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Pinterest shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Alphabet beats Pinterest on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding PINS and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.
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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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PINS vs. The Competition

MetricPinterestINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$12.26B$16.40B$38.61B$23.41B
Dividend YieldN/A3.46%3.30%4.07%
P/E Ratio43.8071.70164.8228.95
Price / Sales2.7941.59622.1621.79
Price / Cash73.8573.1847.8525.04
Price / Book2.946.669.814.80
Net Income$416.86M$385.01M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance7.54%4.04%2.52%1.42%
1 Month Performance4.63%-5.19%0.31%0.71%
1 Year Performance-41.40%-7.09%160.17%25.93%

Pinterest Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PINS
Pinterest
4.4378 of 5 stars
$21.03
-3.9%
$27.40
+30.3%
-39.3%$12.26B$4.22B43.805,265
AAPL
Apple
4.8097 of 5 stars
$297.01
-0.3%
$314.85
+6.0%
+40.1%$4.36T$416.16B35.91166,000
ABNB
Airbnb
4.4419 of 5 stars
$139.24
-2.2%
$157.96
+13.4%
+9.4%$83.92B$12.24B34.298,200
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8811 of 5 stars
$233.07
-4.6%
$312.78
+34.2%
+7.5%$2.51T$716.92B27.881,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
3.9255 of 5 stars
$348.80
-5.1%
$376.78
+8.0%
+97.0%$4.23T$402.84B26.61190,200

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This page (NYSE:PINS) was last updated on 6/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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