Bullish Analyst Consensus on Pinterest (PINS) Despite Recent Mixed Commentaries

Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) is one of Cathie Wood’s 10 stock picks with huge upside potential.

As of February 2, 2026, over 70% of analysts covering Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) remain bullish, with a 59.10% consensus upside potential.

The recent analyst update came from Roth Capital on January 30, 2026, when the firm decreased its price target on Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) from $34 to $29, while reiterating a ‘Neutral’ rating. The investment firm remains bullish on the stock amid year-to-date weakness, seeing a strategic buying point. At the same time, the firm cited the company’s in-line Q4 results. Meanwhile, it believes the recent layoffs, though significant, may help improve investor sentiment by streamlining operations.

On the same day, Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) saw HSBC’s downgrading the stock from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold’ with a $24.90 price target, down from $34.50. The firm sees a softer near-term outlook, describing the recent workforce reduction just ahead of Q4 earnings as a sharp reversal from prior hiring trends. At the same time, HSBC pointed to unclear revenue and cost impacts, alongside the company’s sales performance, which has diverged from that of peers considered AI winners. Thus, the investment firm advised caution around Pinterest’s competitive positioning.

Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) operates a photo-sharing platform that enables users to discover, curate, and manage themed image collections. The company combines social discovery with visual search for inspiration and idea sharing worldwide.

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