Why Are Pinterest Shares Sliding Friday?

by | Feb 13, 2026 | General

Pinterest Inc (NYSE:PINS) shares plummeted in Friday’s premarket session following a fourth-quarter earnings report on Thursday that missed analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.

The discovery platform also issued a weak revenue outlook for the first quarter of 2026, fueling concerns over a slowdown in advertising demand.

For the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, Pinterest reported revenue of $1.32 billion, narrowly missing the estimate of $1.33 billion. Adjusted earnings came in at 67 cents per share, missing the anticipated 69 cents per share.

Despite the misses, total revenue grew 14% year-over-year, supported by a 12% increase in global monthly active users to an all-time high of 619 million.

Soft Guidance Weighs on Shares

The company projected first-quarter revenue between $951 million and $971 million, trailing the analyst consensus of $980.12 million. Management noted that tariff-driven ad pullbacks from large retailers are impacting the current environment.

Technical Analysis

The stock has decreased 52.57% over the past 12 months and is currently positioned closer to its 52-week lows than highs, indicating a challenging year for the company. This positioning raises concerns about the stock’s ability to recover in the near term.

The RSI is at 22.62, which is considered oversold, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued in the short term. Meanwhile, the MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock.

The combination of oversold RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, reflecting the ongoing challenges facing Pinterest.

  • Key Resistance: $15.50
  • Key Support: $14.00

Benzinga Edge Rankings

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Pinterest, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

  • Value: Neutral (Score: 69.3) — The stock is reasonably valued relative to its peers.
  • Growth: Strong (Score: 95.17) — Indicates strong growth potential.
  • Quality: Weak (Score: 31.49) — Suggests concerns about the company’s fundamentals.
  • Momentum: Bearish (Score: 2.32) — Indicates the stock is underperforming the broader market.

PINS Price Action: Pinterest shares were down 19.20% at $14.98 during premarket trading on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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