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Communication Services
Internet Content & Information
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Pinterest, Inc. functions globally as a platform dedicated to visual discovery. Its core purpose is to empower individuals to unearth inspiration for ...

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Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) is a publicly traded American social media company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in December 2009 by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp, Pinterest initially emerged from a failed shopping app called Tote, which revealed a user interest in collecting and sharing images. The company ...Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) is a publicly traded American social media company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in December 2009 by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp, Pinterest initially emerged from a failed shopping app called Tote, which revealed a user interest in collecting and sharing images. The company rebranded to Pinterest, Inc. in April 2012 and went public on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2019. Pinterest's core business revolves around its visual discovery platform, where users, known as 'pinners,' can discover, save, and share visual content called 'pins.' These pins can be images, videos, or product links, organized into thematic boards. The platform leverages sophisticated visual machine learning to deliver personalized recommendations, making it a powerful tool for inspiration and planning in areas such as cooking, travel, fashion, home improvement, and more. As of 2024, Pinterest has over 550 million monthly active users globally. Beyond its consumer-facing platform, Pinterest generates revenue primarily through advertising. Businesses can create free business accounts to access marketing tools, including promoted pins, shopping features, and analytics. The company also offers a suite of advertising solutions that leverage its visual search and recommendation algorithms to reach highly engaged audiences. In recent years, Pinterest has expanded its e-commerce capabilities, allowing users to shop directly from pins, which enhances its appeal to advertisers. Financially, Pinterest has shown strong revenue growth, with a revenue per share of approximately $7.60 and a market capitalization of around $15 billion as of the latest data. The company is profitable on a net income basis, with a net profit margin of 5.5%, and boasts a healthy gross profit margin of 79.5%. Pinterest's enterprise value stands at about $15.8 billion, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.414, indicating a conservative capital structure. The company emphasizes innovation, investing heavily in research and development (34.4% of revenue) and sales & marketing (38.8% of revenue). Under the leadership of CEO William J. Ready, who has been in the role since 2022, Pinterest continues to evolve its platform, focusing on enhancing user engagement, improving advertising effectiveness, and expanding its global footprint. The company's workforce has grown to over 5,000 employees, reflecting its commitment to product development and business growth. Despite competition from other social media platforms, Pinterest differentiates itself with its unique focus on inspiration and planning, positioning it as a valuable resource for both users and advertisers.
Founded
2009
Employees
5116
CEO
William J. Ready
Full Name
Pinterest, Inc.
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
ROE
6.50%
Market Cap
$13.13B
Current Ratio
3.81
WACC
8.73%
ROIC
10.84%

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