Pinterest (PINS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Pinterest has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , BMO Capital Markets , Cantor Fitzgerald , Citigroup , DA Davidson , Evercore , Guggenheim , Jefferies Financial Group , Mizuho , Morgan Stanley , Robert W. Baird , Rosenblatt Securities , Royal Bank Of Canada , Susquehanna , UBS Group , Wedbush , Weiss Ratings , and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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Pinterest - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 37 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
19

Buy
18

Based on 37 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Pinterest in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 37 analysts, 19 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for PINS.

Consensus Price Target

$27.90
45.15% Upside

According to the 37 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pinterest, the average price target is $27.90. The highest price target for PINS is $38.00, while the lowest price target for PINS is $18.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 45.15% from the current price of $19.22.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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PINS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/3/25 to 10/3/26	1 Month Ago 9/3/25 to 9/3/26	3 Months Ago 7/5/25 to 7/5/26	1 Year Ago 10/3/24 to 10/3/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	18 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)
Hold	19 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	18 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$27.90	$27.90	$27.40	$42.97
Forecasted Upside	45.15% Upside	33.75% Upside	24.24% Upside	34.63% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

PINS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PINS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Pinterest Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Pinterest	Communication Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.49	2.06	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	45.15% Upside	176.93% Upside	21.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PINS News	Neutral News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/31/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
8/6/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Alec Brondolo 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$30.00 ➝ $31.00	+32.65%
8/5/2026	DA Davidson 2 of 5 stars	Wyatt Swanson 1 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$26.00 ➝ $27.00	+13.97%
8/5/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ronald Josey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$25.00 ➝ $27.00	+5.51%
8/5/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Positive
8/5/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ross Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$27.00 ➝ $31.00	+21.14%
8/5/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Pitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$30.00 ➝ $34.00	+32.86%
8/5/2026	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ygal Arounian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$24.00	-0.66%
8/5/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Ju Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$30.00 ➝ $33.00	+28.96%
8/5/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Morris Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$24.00 ➝ $26.00	+1.60%
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8/5/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lloyd Walmsley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$31.00 ➝ $32.00	+25.05%
8/5/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Erickson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	$23.00 ➝ $25.00	-2.31%
8/5/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Mahaney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line	$27.00 ➝ $29.00	+13.33%
8/5/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Nowak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$30.00 ➝ $32.00	+25.05%
8/5/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Colin Sebastian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$24.00 ➝ $26.00	+1.60%
8/5/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Deepak Mathivanan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$30.00	+17.23%
8/5/2026	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$24.00 ➝ $25.00	-2.31%
7/28/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
6/22/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Blackledge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/5/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold	$24.00	+3.24%
5/5/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Kelley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$25.00 ➝ $27.00	+16.99%
5/5/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Champion Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$21.00 ➝ $26.00	+24.64%
5/5/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$28.00	+34.23%
5/5/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Doug Anmuth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$20.00 ➝ $25.00	+12.17%
5/5/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Helfstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$24.00 ➝ $30.00	+33.67%
4/30/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Zgutowicz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$34.00 ➝ $33.00	+67.54%
4/27/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Barker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy ➝ Neutral	$23.00	+15.49%
3/2/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jim Kelleher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
2/13/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Shmulik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$20.00	+34.26%
2/13/2026	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Sanderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$45.00 ➝ $18.00	-2.91%
2/13/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Justin Post Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$39.00 ➝ $19.00	+2.48%
2/3/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Justin Patterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$40.00 ➝ $35.00	+59.11%
1/30/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rohit Kulkarni Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$34.00 ➝ $29.00	+31.20%
1/30/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
1/30/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$24.90	+12.62%
1/5/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shweta Khajuria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform	$33.00	+24.46%
11/5/2025	Monness Crespi & Hardt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
4/7/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Josh Beck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Market Perform

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Should I Buy Pinterest Stock? PINS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, October 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Pinterest pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Pinterest
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Pinterest, Inc.:

Pinterest, Inc. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended August 4, 2026, with revenue of $1.18 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.15 billion and represented an 18.2% year-over-year increase. This growth in revenue, combined with an earnings per share of $0.43 that beat the consensus estimate of $0.36, demonstrates the company's ability to drive top-line growth and profitability, which is a key driver for stock value.
The stock is currently trading at $19.22, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $27.90. This substantial gap suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its fundamental performance, offering potential upside for investors who believe the recent earnings beats and revenue growth are sustainable.
Several prominent financial institutions have recently raised their price targets for Pinterest, Inc., reflecting increased confidence in the company's outlook. For example, Barclays raised its target from $27.00 to $31.00, and Guggenheim boosted its target from $24.00 to $26.00, both in August 2026. These actions indicate that sell-side analysts are increasingly optimistic about the company's future earnings potential and strategic direction.
Pinterest, Inc. has a relatively low beta of 0.90, which means its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market. For investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk, this lower sensitivity to market swings can be an attractive feature, especially in uncertain economic conditions.
The company has a strong balance sheet, indicated by a quick ratio and current ratio of 3.81, which suggests it has ample liquidity to cover its short-term obligations. This financial stability provides a cushion against economic downturns and allows the company to invest in growth opportunities without excessive reliance on debt.

Pinterest
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Pinterest, Inc. for these reasons:

There has been significant insider selling activity, with Director Benjamin Silbermann selling a total of 46,875 shares in multiple transactions throughout September 2026, including a sale of $859,218.75 on September 29. While these sales were executed under pre-arranged trading plans, the consistent reduction in insider holdings can be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside or a desire to diversify personal wealth.
The stock has experienced a notable decline from its 52-week high of $35.42 to its current price of $19.22, representing a drop of over 45%. This sustained downward trend, despite recent earnings beats, may indicate broader market concerns about the company's long-term growth prospects or competitive positioning in the digital advertising space.
Pinterest, Inc. has a high P/E ratio of 49.90, which is significantly above the market average. This valuation suggests that investors are paying a premium for the company's earnings, which may not be justified if growth slows or if the company faces increased competition. A high P/E ratio can also make the stock more vulnerable to price corrections if earnings disappoint.
Short interest in Pinterest, Inc. has been increasing, with the number of shares shorted rising to 59,058,611 as of September 15, 2026, up from 48,091,210 in the previous month. This increase in short interest indicates that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock, which can create downward pressure on the price and signal skepticism about the company's future performance.
The company's consensus rating from analysts is "Hold," with 19 analysts giving a Hold rating compared to 18 giving a Buy rating. This mixed sentiment suggests that while some analysts are optimistic, a significant portion of the sell-side is cautious about the stock's potential for further gains, reflecting uncertainty about its ability to sustain its recent growth trajectory.

PINS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 37 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Pinterest is $27.90, with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $18.00.

37 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pinterest in the last twelve months. There are currently 19 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PINS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PINS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Pinterest's stock has a predicted upside of 45.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Pinterest's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Pinterest has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Evercore, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, Royal Bank Of Canada, Susquehanna, UBS Group, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Pinterest more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for Pinterest is 2.49 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.06. Learn more on how PINS compares to other companies.

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Pinterest (PINS) Stock Forecast & Price Target