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Pinterest's Q1 Expectations Beaten Using Solid User Monetization; Shares Are Undervalued

Senior Equity Analyst Ali Mogharabi

Ali Mogharabi Senior Equity Analyst

Analyst Note

| Ali Mogharabi | Apr 28, 2022

Pinterest posted strong first-quarter 2022 results which exceeded consensus estimates on the top and bottom line. While the firm’s monthly active user count continues to decline coming out of the pandemic lockdowns, this impact was more than offset by increased revenue as the demand from advertisers remains intact. Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, Pinterest continues to focus on long-term ambitions that the firm believes will increase monthly active users further down the road.

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Pinterest Inc Class A's Company Profile

Business Description

Pinterest is an online product and idea discovery platform that helps users gather ideas on everything from recipes to cook to destinations to travel to. Founded in 2010, the platform consists of a largely female audience, at roughly two thirds of its more than 365 million monthly active users. The company generates revenue by selling digital ads and is now rolling out more in-platform e-commerce features.

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www.pinterest.com

Sector Communication Services

Industry Internet Content & Information

Most Recent Earnings Mar 31, 2022

Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2022

Stock Type Speculative Growth

Employees 3,430

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