Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS – Get Free Report) Director Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.66, for a total transaction of $921,562.50. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Benjamin Silbermann also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Tuesday, September 29th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.33, for a total transaction of $859,218.75.
- On Tuesday, September 22nd, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.50, for a total value of $914,062.50.
- On Tuesday, September 15th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.22, for a total value of $900,937.50.
- On Tuesday, September 8th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.07, for a total value of $940,781.25.
- On Wednesday, September 2nd, Benjamin Silbermann sold 93,750 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.43, for a total value of $2,009,062.50.
- On Tuesday, August 25th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.53, for a total value of $1,102,968.75.
- On Tuesday, August 18th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.40, for a total value of $1,096,875.00.
- On Tuesday, August 11th, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.88, for a total value of $1,119,375.00.
- On Tuesday, July 21st, Benjamin Silbermann sold 46,875 shares of Pinterest stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.54, for a total value of $1,056,562.50.
Pinterest Stock Up 1.4%
Shares of PINS traded up $0.29 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $20.32. 14,342,109 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 16,753,941. Pinterest, Inc. has a 1-year low of $13.84 and a 1-year high of $35.42. The company has a quick ratio of 3.81, a current ratio of 3.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The company has a market capitalization of $11.38 billion, a PE ratio of 59.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 0.90. The business has a 50 day moving average of $21.37 and a 200 day moving average of $20.78.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on PINS shares. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Pinterest from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Evercore raised their target price on Pinterest from $27.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Pinterest from $30.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Pinterest in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Pinterest from $24.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nineteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $27.90.
Read Our Latest Research Report on PINS
Institutional Trading of Pinterest
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Pinterest by 2,017.3% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,101 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,049 shares during the last quarter. MidFirst Bank purchased a new stake in Pinterest in the fourth quarter valued at $44,000. Summit Securities Group LLC acquired a new stake in Pinterest during the 1st quarter worth about $43,000. Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. acquired a new stake in Pinterest during the 4th quarter worth about $85,000. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Pinterest by 445.1% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 3,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,000 after buying an additional 3,031 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.81% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Pinterest
Here are the key news stories impacting Pinterest this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Pinterest appointed James Dibbo as chief financial officer, effective October 26. Dibbo joins from Amazon and will oversee finance, investor relations, treasury, tax and corporate development, potentially strengthening Pinterest’s financial planning and communication with investors. Pinterest Appoints James Dibbo Chief Financial Officer
- Positive Sentiment: The company introduced an AI-powered beauty feature that converts saved Pins—such as hairstyle and nail inspiration—into practical plans for salon visits. The tool could improve engagement and support future commerce and advertising revenue, although its financial impact has not yet been demonstrated. Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts currently have a consensus “Hold” rating, with a consensus price target of $27.90. Recent targets were raised by Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Guggenheim, but the overall rating reflects a divided outlook. Pinterest Receives Average Hold Recommendation
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention remains high, with Zacks highlighting Pinterest as one of its most-watched stocks. Attention may increase trading interest, but it does not by itself indicate improving fundamentals. Zacks Pinterest Stock Analysis
- Negative Sentiment: The CFO announcement initially caused an after-hours decline, suggesting investors may be seeking more clarity on the transition and Dibbo’s strategic priorities. Pinterest Stock Dips After CFO Appointment
- Negative Sentiment: Insiders reported sales near $20 per share: Claude Leonard Brown sold 12,240 shares and Director Gokul Rajaram sold 1,050 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The sales were small relative to their remaining holdings but may weigh on sentiment.
- Negative Sentiment: Barron’s dropped Pinterest from a prior stock pick after the shares underperformed its June 2025 recommendation, adding to concerns about recent momentum. Barron’s Drops Pinterest Stock Pick
Pinterest Company Profile
Pinterest, Inc operates a visual discovery and planning platform that helps people find, save and organize ideas for projects, interests and everyday activities. Users can collect images, videos and other content as “Pins” and arrange them on personalized or collaborative boards. The platform supports discovery across areas such as home design, food, fashion, travel, beauty and do-it-yourself projects.
Pinterest also provides tools for businesses and creators, including visual advertising, shopping features, product catalogs and analytics.
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