Pinterest Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Pinterest has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 66.4%, while the Interactive Media and Services industry saw earnings growing at 17.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 18% per year. Pinterest's return on equity is 40.4%, and it has net margins of 50.4%.
Key information
66.39%
Earnings growth rate
67.52%
EPS growth rate
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Growth | 6.15% |
| Revenue growth rate | 18.05% |
| Return on equity | 40.44% |
| Net Margin | 50.41% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Pinterest will surge as advertising innovations ignite revenue growth
$93–109 in a bull case (27% CAGR),We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Pinterest's (NYSE:PINS) Earnings
May 15
I Liked Pinterest At $30, But I Like It More At $25
Apr 20Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) Shares Slammed 26% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Apr 08Dang, Pinterest Is So Cheap
Mar 30Pinterest's Deep Pullback Triggers Near Doubling Upside Potential - Initiate Buy
Mar 13Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS)?
Feb 23Pinterest: Believe This Rally
Feb 07
PINS Market Outlook
Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook)Not Pinned Down For Long - Initiating Pinterest With A Buy
Jan 16We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)
Dec 31Pinterest: A Long-Term Compounder
Dec 17Pinterest Is A Strong Buy With GAAP Inflection Around The Corner
Dec 10
Narrative update from Goran Damchevski
Pinterest’s high-teens growth may start decelerating.Pinterest: Chance For Redemption
Nov 05Pinterest: 5 Ways The Platform Offers Unique Value To Users And Shareholders
Sep 29Pinterest: Pin This To Your Portfolio
Sep 23Pinterest: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful
Aug 21
AI-Powered Growth And Global Expansion Propel Ad Revenue And User Engagement
Pinterest's AI-driven strategy for content personalization is set to enhance user engagement and attract advertisers, likely boosting revenue and user base growth.Pinterest, Inc.'s (NYSE:PINS) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 28% Slump
Aug 02Pinterest: Growth Will Continue Driving Shareholder Returns
Jul 21Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Jul 21Pinterest: Sustaining Growth Momentum, There's Still A Lot To Like Here
Jun 12Is There An Opportunity With Pinterest, Inc.'s (NYSE:PINS) 25% Undervaluation?
May 27Pinterest: Shoppable Features, Healthy Financials, And A Bullish Future - Cautious Buy
May 24Pinterest: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them - The Third-Party Partnership Effect
May 12Leading Idea Discovery Makes Pinterest A Durable Software Business
Pinterest has a differentiated and growing discovery business, catering to young shoppers.Pinterest Q1 Earnings: Multiple Ways To Win
May 01Pinterest Offers A Niche For Advertisers
Apr 11Pinterest: A Great Dip-Buying Opportunity Amidst Strong Fundamentals
Mar 15Pinterest: Acceleration Is Rare In This Environment
Feb 12Pinterest's Strategic Collaboration With Amazon Ads
Jan 11Pinterest: Multiple Growth Levers
Dec 28Pinterest: The Visual Search Engine Is Being Found By Investors
Dec 04Pinterest's Turnaround Story: Path To Recovery, What To Know
Oct 31Pinterest: International Monetization Remains Key
Oct 25Pinterest: Positive Takeaways From Investor Day (Rating Upgrade)
Sep 21Pinterest: Cost Cuts Are Bearing Fruit (Ratings Upgrade)
Sep 08Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Pinterest makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,761 | 1,896 | 1,467 | 1,292 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,646 | 1,862 | 1,441 | 1,241 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,473 | 216 | 1,402 | 1,183 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,338 | 192 | 1,260 | 1,121 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,192 | 148 | 1,228 | 1,082 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,055 | -36 | 1,304 | 1,068 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,951 | -219 | 1,380 | 1,066 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,872 | -291 | 1,484 | 1,056 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,830 | -299 | 1,442 | 1,020 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,803 | -96 | 1,277 | 949 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,772 | 61 | 1,141 | 925 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,720 | 220 | 1,046 | 856 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,668 | 333 | 976 | 804 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,578 | 316 | 942 | 780 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,437 | 350 | 865 | 703 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,247 | 161 | 820 | 677 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,906 | -9 | 720 | 632 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,693 | -128 | 690 | 606 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,387 | -372 | 664 | 608 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,224 | -402 | 649 | 615 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,213 | -1,461 | 1,038 | 1,280 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,143 | -1,361 | 966 | 1,207 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,016 | -1,279 | 878 | 1,108 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 927 | -1,173 | 801 | 1,004 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 826 | -52 | 363 | 264 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 756 | -63 | 337 | 252 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 656 | -107 | 312 | 240 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 473 | -130 | 224 | 208 |
Quality Earnings: PINS has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PINS's current net profit margins (50.4%) are higher than last year (4.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PINS has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 66.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: PINS's earnings growth over the past year (1179.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (66.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PINS earnings growth over the past year (1179.6%) exceeded the Interactive Media and Services industry 8.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PINS's Return on Equity (40.4%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/20 10:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Pinterest, Inc. is covered by 56 analysts. 37 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Kramer | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Rocco Strauss | Arete Research Services LLP |
| null null | Argus Research Company |