Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) operates a visual discovery and search platform that enables users to explore and curate ideas. Its core product, Pinterest, is accessible via mobile applications and web browsers. The platform allows individuals to discover inspiration through visual content known as “Pins,” helping them refine their preferences and interests over time. Users typically engage in multi-session journeys to gather ideas, plan projects, shape their personal style, and shop products from various brands.

As per US Dailies Report published on ‘PINS’ on Dec 24, 2025, Kalkine provided an ‘Buy’ stance on the stock at USD 26.02 based on fundamental technical analysis and the stock price has now moved down by ~ 28.75% since then.

Noted below are the details of support and resistance levels provided in our previous report:

Rationale:

Pinterest Faces Mounting Headwinds Amid Slowing Growth and Weakened Sentiment

Pinterest shares came under renewed pressure after a fourth-quarter revenue miss, softer-than-expected first-quarter guidance, and a series of price target reductions and downgrades from major brokerages. Revenue growth has steadily decelerated from 17% in Q2 to 13% in Q4, with management guiding to a further slowdown in Q1, with weakening fundamentals, intensified AI-led competition, and limited scope for further margin expansion.

Rising User Frustration Over AI-Generated Content

Pinterest is facing mounting user dissatisfaction as artificial intelligence–generated images increasingly flood the platform. Many users have expressed concerns about the growing presence of low-quality or misleading AI visuals, which dilute the authenticity that once differentiated the service. The surge in synthetic content risks undermining user trust, particularly among those seeking genuine inspiration for fashion, home décor, and lifestyle ideas. Such erosion in perceived content quality could weigh on engagement metrics over time.

Platform Response Highlights Structural Pressures

In response to criticism, Pinterest has introduced updated tools aimed at labeling AI-generated images and providing users with more control over the content they see. While these measures demonstrate responsiveness, they also underscore the scale of the issue. The need to actively filter and moderate AI-driven material may increase operational complexity and content oversight costs. Moreover, stricter controls could inadvertently limit the volume of visually engaging posts, potentially affecting time spent on the platform.

Brand Safety and Advertiser Sensitivity

Advertisers rely heavily on brand-safe environments, and the proliferation of unverified or synthetic imagery introduces new reputational considerations. If AI-generated content is perceived as misleading or inconsistent with advertiser expectations, marketing budgets may shift toward platforms offering clearer content provenance and stronger authenticity safeguards. In a competitive digital advertising market, even marginal uncertainty around content integrity can pressure revenue growth and pricing power.

Growth Sustainability in Question

Pinterest’s efforts to balance innovation with user experience reflect broader industry tensions around AI integration. However, the current situation suggests execution risk at a time when sustained user engagement and advertiser confidence remain critical. Elevated moderation requirements, reputational sensitivities, and potential shifts in user behavior collectively introduce downside risks to medium-term growth visibility, supporting a more cautious stance on forward performance expectations.

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Conclusion

Given a sharp decline over the past month, growing AI-driven competition from larger technology platforms, Multiple target reductions & rating downgrades, and quarterly revenue shortfall alongside softer forward guidance, a "Sell" recommendation on Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) has been given at the closing market price of USD 18.54 as on 12 Feb 2026.

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance level is 12 February 2026. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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