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Pinterest Q2 beat on EPS and revenue; guidance is modest, stock falls

Aug 4, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Beat on earnings metrics but muted guidance caused immediate post-market weakness; sentiment remains cautious until monetization progress is clear.

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Pinterest posted a stronger-than-expected quarter with 11% MAU growth to 640 million and ARPU of $1.86, while EPS adjusted rose to 43 cents. However, Q2 revenue guidance of about $1.19-1.21 billion was roughly in line with forecasts and the stock slid in after-hours, signaling investors want clearer monetization progress before confidence returns.

  • EPS adjusted 43c vs 36c est; revenue $1.18B beat.
  • Q2 guidance $1.19-1.21B; midpoint $1.2B in line.
  • MAUs 640M, +11% YoY; ARPU $1.86.
  • Shares down about 7% in extended trading on guidance.

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