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StocksHigh Impact•13 February 2026•

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Pinterest Shares Plunge 20% on Weak Q1 Sales Outlook and Earnings Miss

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Pinterest (PINS) shares experienced a significant decline, plummeting by 20% following the company's latest earnings report. The sharp drop was primarily driven by an earnings miss and weaker-than-expected sales guidance for the first quarter. The visual discovery platform projected first-quarter sales to range between $951 million and $971 million. This forecast fell short of analyst estimates, which had anticipated sales closer to $980 million. The discrepancy between the company's outlook and market expectations led to considerable investor disappointment. This substantial sell-off highlights the market's sensitivity to forward-looking statements and earnings performance in the tech sector.