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Pinterest (PINS) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Pinterest gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 6 times (86%). Revenue: 6 of 7, on average +1.5% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 6 of 7 periods (4 above, 2 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $1.4B–$1.5B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $1.2B–$1.2B (Aug 4, 2026) | $1.2B | below the range | -2.2% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.1B–$1.2B (May 4, 2026) | $1.2B | above the range | +3.2% |
| Q1 2026 | $951M–$971M (Feb 12, 2026) | $1.0B | above the range | +4.8% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.3B–$1.3B (Nov 4, 2025) | $1.3B | within the range | -0.5% |
| Q3 2025 | $1.0B–$1.1B (Aug 7, 2025) | $1.0B | within the range | +0.6% |
| Q2 2025 | $960M–$980M (May 8, 2025) | $998M | above the range | +2.9% |
| Q1 2025 | $837M–$852M (Feb 6, 2025) | $855M | above the range | +1.2% |
| Q4 2024 | $1.1B–$1.1B (Nov 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $885M–$900M (Jul 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating expenses
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 | $495M–$510M (Nov 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $485M–$500M (Jul 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $490M–$505M (Apr 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $450M–$465M (Feb 8, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $538M–$588M (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $335M–$355M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $256M–$276M (May 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $166M–$186M (Feb 12, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | $533M–$558M (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $282M–$302M (Aug 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $217M–$237M (May 8, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $155M–$170M (Feb 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Pinterest, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+12% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net earnings $21.5M, operating cash flow $316M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Pinterest beat its guidance?
Pinterest gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 6 times (86%). Revenue: 6 of 7, on average +1.5% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.