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Historical analyst accuracy
For Pinterest, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 31% were profitable, average return +7% (202 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (44% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 24 | 29% | -9% |
| Wells Fargo | 14 | 43% | +27% |
| Piper Sandler | 13 | 31% | +2% |
| Wedbush | 11 | 27% | +39% |
| Citigroup | 10 | 20% | +3% |
Valuation
Is Pinterest overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Pinterest right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Pinterest's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Sector median (Communication Services) | |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 69.3 | 22.4 |
| Forward P/E | 9.5 | 14.3 |
| Net margin | 5% | 10% |
👉 Pinterest trades above its sector median (69.3 vs 22.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pinterest a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Pinterest (PINS) is "Buy" (51 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 31% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Pinterest's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $29.00 (+27% vs $22.88), ranging from $24.00 to $38.00 (21 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Pinterest?
Over 1 year, 31% of analyst targets on Pinterest were profitable, for an average return of +7% (across 202 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Pinterest stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $29.00 within 12 months, i.e. +27% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $38.00, the most cautious $24.00.
What is the Pinterest stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $29.00, +27%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (31%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Pinterest overvalued?
Its P/E is 69.3, forward P/E 9.5. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.