Is Pinterest (PINS) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Pinterest stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Pinterest is currently priced at $23.07. The stock is in an upward trend, meaning it is trading above its 200-day average of $22.14. This suggests the long-term momentum is positive, even with a daily price change of -4.11%.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—sits at 47.7. This level is neutral, indicating the stock is neither over-bought nor over-sold. With the price above its 50-day average of $22.58, the technical setup remains supportive of a buy.
Should you buy Pinterest stock?
Deciding to buy depends on your comfort with risk, but the current data shows the price is holding above key support levels. Buying at $23.07 places you between the floor of $22.50 and the ceiling of $25.73. This is a buy based on the current trend structure.
Is PINS a good stock for beginners?
Pinterest is a mid-sized company that can experience price swings within its 52-week range of $13.84 to $38.57. While the trend is currently positive, beginners should be aware that a P/E ratio of 37.2—a measure of price relative to earnings—indicates investors are paying a premium for future growth expectations.
What's driving PINS right now
The stock is currently trading above its 200-day average of $22.14.
The stock has shown recent support, or a price floor, near $22.50.
A P/E ratio of 37.2 suggests the stock is priced for high growth expectations.
The stock experienced a recent daily decline of 4.11%.
What Pinterest actually does
Pinterest, Inc. operates as a visual search and discovery platform in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company's platform allows people to find ideas, such as recipes, home and style inspiration, and others; and to search, save, and shop the ideas. It also provides various advertising products to help advertisers meet users; and ad auction that allows to serve ads to users at relevant moments while optimizing business outcomes for advertisers. The company was formerly known as Cold Brew Labs Inc. and changed its name to Pinterest, Inc. in April 2012. Pinterest, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Pinterest by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on PINS is Buy. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Pinterest's earnings history
Earnings per share for Pinterest's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has risen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.74 |
| 2023-12-31 | -0.05 |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.14 |
Who owns Pinterest?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 107.1% of PINS, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 10.77% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 51.89M | 10.77% | |
| 47.41M | 9.84% | |
| 28.00M | 5.81% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Pinterest insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Pinterest, 4 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 2 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | SELL | 93.8K | $2.2M | |
| 2026-08-12 | AWARD / VEST | 93.8K | — | |
| 2026-08-11 | SELL | 12.2K | $292.3K |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading PINS?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. 10 disclosures name PINS — filed by 3 separate members and worth $66K–$290K combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 1 purchase-side, 9 sale-side, most recently on 2026-08-07.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | SELL | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| 2026-06-11 | SELL | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| 2026-05-28 | SELL | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Names withheld — plus 7 more records not shown.
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Beginner questions about PINS
Should I buy PINS stock?+
The data shows a buy signal because the price of $23.07 is currently above its 200-day average of $22.14.
Is PINS a good long-term investment?+
While no one can predict the future, the stock is currently in an upward trend, trading above its 50-day average of $22.58.
Is PINS a buy or a sell?+
Based on the current technical trend and the stock holding above its $22.50 support level, the verdict is a buy.
Is PINS overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 37.2, investors are paying a higher price relative to current earnings, which is common for growth-oriented companies.
Is PINS a good stock for beginners?+
Beginners should note the stock has moved between $13.84 and $38.57 over the last year, which represents significant volatility.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Pinterest (PINS) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-08-17 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of your entire principal. Past performance and historical patterns do not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional who knows your personal circumstances before investing. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. The Money GPS and its authors may hold positions in the securities discussed and accept no liability for any loss arising from the use of this information.