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Pinterest Shares Sink on Q3 EPS Miss and Soft Holiday Revenue Outlook

Investors questioned the platform's ad momentum as larger rivals reported stronger AI‑fueled demand.

Overview

  • Revenue rose 17% to $1.05 billion in Q3, while adjusted earnings were $0.38 per share versus $0.42 expected.
  • Pinterest guided Q4 revenue to $1.31 billion–$1.34 billion, with the $1.325 billion midpoint below LSEG's $1.34 billion consensus.
  • The stock fell as much as about 15% in extended trading after the results and outlook were released.
  • Monthly active users hit a record 600 million, and CEO Bill Ready highlighted AI offerings like Performance+ and visual search.
  • Management cited reduced U.S. ad spend from some Asia-based e-commerce retailers following the end of the de minimis exemption, as coverage flagged intensifying competition from Meta, TikTok and others.